By Ryan Laverty
The University of Calgary Dinos made a quick jaunt up to Edmonton this past weekend. They didn’t stay long, just long enough for three athletes to earn the right to go to the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union Championships in a few weeks. It was a weekend dominated by rookies, as both newcomers Michael MacDonald and… Continue reading Weekend Update: Track stars shining bright
By Andrew Ross
The University of Calgary Dinos swim teams offer their thoughts going into the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union Championships (CIs) in Guelph next weekend: "I think our team is going to swim amazingly." – Erin Gammel "The women have a good shot at winning CIs. If the men push it up a bit, I think they… Continue reading Off the deep end: Dinos swimmers speak
There’s an easy way to evaluate the talent of this year’s wrestling team. All you have to do is get on the mat with them. Unfortunately, the Gauntlet doesn’t offer medical insurance so the wrestlers themselves gave us the best evaluation of their abilities and their chances heading into Canada West Finals (CWs) on Feb.… Continue reading Hell’s henchmen
By Еvan Osentоn
Ah, the David vs. Goliath parable… staple of the disinterested sports writer and provider of hope to outmatched athletes all over Christendom. Surely, the University of Calgary women’s hockey team must be conjuring images of the biblical David these days as their death-march to the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletics Union Women’s Hockey Championship continues. The only… Continue reading Dinos set to host Nationals
The Romans had it good. They were powerful, intimidating and invincible. Opponents cowered at the mere mention of the fantastic legions and told tall tales about the emperor’s courage. With six straight national titles, the University of Alberta Pandas are the Romans of the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union volleyball world. But just as the glory… Continue reading Dinos destroy everyone in their path
By Randy Lewis
Last weekend, the Dinos had a glorious opportunity to earn a couple of weeks of rest and recuperation before hosting the Canada West conference championship. Unfortunately, those dreams were snuffed out in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium when the University of Alberta Golden Bears swept the weekend series, relegating the Dinos to third-place in the conference.… Continue reading You could smell it all the way from Mac Hall…
It appears as if the University of Calgary men’s hockey team picked the perfect time to put their wheels back on the track. With only two games left in the regular season, the Dinos are now in a tie for second place and have a good opportunity to hold onto that spot for the remainder… Continue reading Dinos masticate, then regurgitate
By Karla Holt
Presented below for your reading pleasure are some comments from students, teachers, principals, and professors about their Masters of Teaching program experiences. The Good "The approach to being in schools longer is solid, because the capacity to study the profession is higher." -Pat Worthington, Principal "One of the great tragedies of the old program was… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program
By Karla Holt
University of Lethbridge University of Calgary 5-year combined degree (preferred option) 2-year after degree Programs Offered 5-year combined in certain faculties 2-year after degree Minimum GPA: 2.5 out of 4 Guaranteed GPA: 3.3-3.5 Prerequisite: EDUC 2500, which includes 60 h as a teacher assistant. You must have a good recommendation from an advisor. Major… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program
By Karla Holt
Are you afraid your degree will only get you a job at a hot dog stand? Thinking of becoming a teacher instead? What you want out of your teaching program will establish whether the University of Calgary is the right place for you. The U of C recently revamped its education program, creating something innovative… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program