Could this be the year?

By Lawrence Bailey

They’ve heard it all before. Every year the Dinos women’s volleyball team are touted as potential national champs. They consistently produce Canada West All Stars, CIS All Canadians and boast a pair of CIS Rookies of the Year (Amanda Moppett in 2000 and Janelle Findlay in 2003). They have first-rate recruiting classes year in and… Continue reading Could this be the year?

Sophomores shine

By Lawrence Bailey

What a difference a week makes–or maybe it’s weaker competition. After a hard fought opening weekend for both the men’s and women’s soccer Dinos, a home-and-home series against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns was just what the doctor ordered–especially for a pair of talented sophomores. Star second-year striker Stephanie Hoogveld and her three-goal weekend garnered… Continue reading Sophomores shine

Soccer squads invade Alberta’s armpit

By Lawrence Bailey

What happens when a soccer team only decides to play 45 minutes of a game? They get eviscerated. Just ask the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team. After a hard fought first half saw the Dinos lead 1-0 on a balmy September afternoon, the ‘Horns came out apparently unaware soccer matches are 90 minutes… Continue reading Soccer squads invade Alberta’s armpit

Canada corrals Brazil

By Dale Miller

Canada had home-court advantage in more ways than one Sept. 19-21 at the Corral. Without their fancy clay courts and loud crowds, the Brazilian tennis squad found themselves pining for home during Davis Cup Competition in Calgary. For 103 years, the best tennis nations in the world have been squaring off once a year, vying… Continue reading Canada corrals Brazil

Womens soccer

By Kris Kotarski

Facing Lethbridge has always been a gold mine for the Dinos. Last weekend was no different with the women’s soccer team improving their record to 2-1-1 with two wins. Stephanie Hoogveld had a pair of goals in Saturday’s game on Dino turf. She started off by burying one in the first 10 minutes of play… Continue reading Womens soccer

unnatural law:

By Andrew Ross

Leading environmental lawyer David Boyd will be speaking on campus Fri., Sept. 26 to promote his new book, Unnatural Law: Rethinking Environmental Law and Policy. I know what you’re thinking: "Oh great, another hippie from Lotusland with a degree in tree-hug-ology who’s going to tell us we’re all horrible people for driving cars and eating… Continue reading unnatural law:

A world-class university is…

By Leyah Karlsson

Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Calgary nowhere near world class,” Sept. 4, 2003,I would like to respond to Kristopher Foster’s Sept. 4 letter regarding the qualities of a world class city by extending some of his criteria to the University of Calgary.What is a world-class university? A world-class university is one with a broad vision: to acknowledge… Continue reading A world-class university is…

Not so protective services

By Вen Li

On an ordinary Sunday afternoon, some random passengers and I were on the C-Train. Calgary Transit’s protective services, the transit police, to abuse a term, embarked and disembarked, audibly disappointed that almost everyone had paid their fares. On their way out, they passed a pair of out-of-town teenage girls, a woman in her forties, and… Continue reading Not so protective services