Some albums sound better when they blare from the stereo. Try hushing up Never Mind the Bullocks or Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” and you’ll end up wondering why anyone listened in the first place. Matt Sharp’s been in his share of loud groups before–both Weezer and the Rentals are certainly crankable–but his eponymous solo album is the… Continue reading Spun: Matt Sharp
Month: January 2005
Spun: UTD
The early nineties were a good time for hip-hop. Amongst the great releases by groups with massive hooks and unforgettable beats, were underground classics by upcoming stars like those showcased on this re-release from UTD. On these early recordings of Mos Def, his brother DCQ, and lady emcee Ces, the raw talent is easy to… Continue reading Spun: UTD
Women’s basketball squad suffer at Holiday Hoops
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
While the rest of the world was getting fat or drunk, the Dinos women’s basketball team made an early return to the Jack Simpson Gymnasium for the PrimeWest Energy Holiday Hoops tournament Dec. 29-31. While the Dinos failed to claim victory, they didn’t disappoint the scant home crowd with exciting games throughout the weekend.Our ladies’… Continue reading Women’s basketball squad suffer at Holiday Hoops
Herds of Bison and packs of Wesmen
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
A loss isn’t always a loss. Sometimes something can be learned from a good loss and a team can gain from it. Jan. 7-8 the Dinos had two solid losses. “We were playing with a depleted roster,” Head Coach Shawnee Harle explained. Three of the Dinos’ key players were unable to play to their potential… Continue reading Herds of Bison and packs of Wesmen
World Winter University Games commence
As most of us slide around on the ice clinging to our frigid city, searching for our new classes and trying to get back into the swing of things, many student-athletes from across Canada have embarked on a trek to Innsbruck, Austria. They will be representing Canada at the 22nd Winter University Games, featuring 47… Continue reading World Winter University Games commence
Ringing in the win on ice
The University of Calgary ringette club skated their way to victory at the seventh annual University Challenge Cup Jan. 2-4. Seven teams from across Canada travelled to Landmark, Manitoba for the epic event that was full of twists and turns. For the average Joe who knows nothing of the sport of ringette, players describe it… Continue reading Ringing in the win on ice
Men’s basketball team splits in Manitoba
By TanyAmanda
The Dinos men’s basketball team got busy over the holidays while the rest of us stuffed ourselves and laid around like beached whales. The men competed in the 2004 Holiday Classic tournament at Mount Royal College Dec. 30-31. We use the term “tournament” loosely, since only four post-secondary teams were involved (the rest being high… Continue reading Men’s basketball team splits in Manitoba
Could the streak end? No, but close
By Carly Benson
The New Year did not start out as the Dinos had hoped. After destroying the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 5-2 and 9-1 just before the Christmas break, the Dinos had hoped the momentum would carry through to 2005. But faced with their arch rival, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, extending their winning streak… Continue reading Could the streak end? No, but close
Holiday volleyball mayhem
By Carly McKay
While most of us were reveling in New Year’s festivities, the Dinos men’s volleyball team was battling it out on a road trip of epic proportions. The Brian Mallard Invitational tournament at the University of Saskatchewan got the ball rolling Jan. 1, as the Dinos faced the University of Winnipeg Wesmen in their opening match.… Continue reading Holiday volleyball mayhem
Dinos coughing up feathers
In a battle as history-worthy as a Superman vs. Martha Stewart showdown, the Dinos women’s volleyball team clashed with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Jan. 7-8. Ranked first and second in Canada respectively, the teams came out determined to keep their perfect 10 records alive. Every melee must name a winner; fortunately for our… Continue reading Dinos coughing up feathers