Aug. 3, 1943. General George Patton slaps an army private who is in hospital recovering from battle fatigue and accuses him of being a coward. Aug. 1, 2001. Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer collapses after a practice with a core body temperature of 108 F. Stringer never recovers consciousness and dies early on the morning… Continue reading No pain = great gain?
Month: August 2001
New species of Dino discovered
By Ryan Laverty
The decision is in. Scott Atkinson, of Mount Royal College fame, has been selected as the University of Calgary’s newest men’s hockey coach. After 15 years with the Cougars, Atkinson has made the trip north and will be looking to lead the Dinos to the top of the Canada West Conference heap. "It was definitely… Continue reading New species of Dino discovered
Dino strokes her way to China
By Andrew Ross
Carrie Burgoyne doesn’t speak like a typical Dino swimmer; rather, this Winnipeg native speaks in a manner which would lead one to the conclusion that she is a normal human being rather than just an ego with legs. (I am able to say this only because former Dino firebrand Megan Kinsella, having relocated to Florida… Continue reading Dino strokes her way to China
No parking
Don’t you hate construction? These days, light campus naps are often interrupted by the grating sounds of heavy machinery. Similar rude awakenings will likely continue as the University of Calgary enters its formative teenage years. At 40-something years old, the U of C is not an old campus compared to the other, better institutions Canada… Continue reading No parking
Sub Wars imminent
A new Subway is going to be installed in MacEwan Student Centre–and it’s not the kind you want to ride on. Campus Cove owner Brian Sander will open the new Subway sandwich store in September. "We’re trying to be open for the Monday after Labour day," he said. "Although it is possible we may not… Continue reading Sub Wars imminent
Hospital woes
The site allotted for the new Alberta Children’s Hospital was nearly slated to become a prairie reserve. Located on the University of Calgary’s West campus, the site is considered virgin prairie, and contains several grasses and plant species such as rough fescue grass that are no longer widespread in western Canada. A 1992 report by… Continue reading Hospital woes
The new face of safety
By Natalie Sit
The new University of Calgary Safewalk Coordinator Andy Rondeau is committed to two things: Safewalk and swigging rye and Coke at the Fox and Firkin downtown. "The Fox [and Firkin] is great because we know everyone there and we don’t have to pay for anything. Feel free to advertise that and we’ll pay even less,"… Continue reading The new face of safety
Statistics Canada ruffles feathers
By Mary Chan
Despite showing an increase in university revenue, student leaders are displeased with a recent Statistics Canada report on university finances. The report, released on July 30, found that Canadian universities collected a total of $14.9 billion during the 1999/2000 academic year, up 15.7 per cent from 1998/1999. The increased revenue stemmed from increases in government… Continue reading Statistics Canada ruffles feathers
Miscommunication mishaps
Though the sun shines and the weather is balmy, Christina Kang is not enjoying her vacation. "I’m a little disappointed," she said. "I’m on vacation, but there’s just nothing else to think about." Kang, Bosco Fung and Glenda Sanchez filed complaints through the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship commission in early June against the Palace… Continue reading Miscommunication mishaps
Dinos are doing it, just doing it
The University of Calgary athletic teams are ready for another season of competition and they plan to look good. Dinos volleyball and basketball teams will begin the 2001/2002 season with a new agreement in place with Planet Sports Group, under which the teams will sport brand new Nike apparel. According to Lisa Bacigalupi in Dinos… Continue reading Dinos are doing it, just doing it