Canadians are damn funny and we’ve got a rich history to prove it. From Stephen Leacock to Wayne and Schuster, SCTV to The Kids in the Hall, Royal Canadian Air Farce to Corner Gas, our nation is home to so many wonderful comedians who provide uproarious entertainment. A lot of the comedy we come across… Continue reading Comedy Interview: James, TV funny man
Month: December 2005
Mickey on ice?
The Dinos women’s hockey team had a chance to finish the semester off strong Dec. 1-2. They had two shots at dethroning the Red Deer College Queens.With the home ice advantage, the Queens were able to steal a win from the Dinos on Thursday. The hard fought game ended in a 4-2 Dinos loss. On… Continue reading Mickey on ice?
In need of a pair, not a high card
By Crystal Wong
The Dinos men’s hockey team hasn’t won a pair of weekend games since their opening series at the beginning of October. The Dinos travelled to the University of British Columbia to face the Thunderbirds Dec. 2-3. After barely sneaking a 5-4 victory on Friday, the Dinos once again failed to make it two wins in… Continue reading In need of a pair, not a high card
Midterm Review: Fastball
Talent The team had no lack of talent. While many sluggers batted in throngs of runs for the ladies, pitcher Theresa Manaloto deserves credit for keeping the opposition on their toes and off the bases. She was integral to the team’s success, adding some big hits and home runs throughout the season. Effort While the… Continue reading Midterm Review: Fastball
Midterm Review: Cross-Country
TalentShannon Popowich continued her domination of the Canada West conference this season, toppling competitors to take gold in many events. She even managed fourth at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Cross-Country Championship on the eastern coast of this vast country.Lindsay Winter stayed just behind Popowich all year, with a few top 10s, including a second place… Continue reading Midterm Review: Cross-Country
Midterm Review: Rugby
Talent The Dinos rugby club isn’t actually a varsity team, but they were still able to attract some new talent this year. On the women’s side, Nicky Kolskog was invited to try out for Canada’s national team. Unfortunately, the ladies weren’t able to organize many games to show their stuff. On the men’s side, Neil… Continue reading Midterm Review: Rugby
Midterm Review: Women’s Soccer
TalentThere was no shortage of talent on the Dinos’ lineup this year. They were anchored by Canadian national team goalie Taryn Swiatek, who was a Canada West First-Team All-Star. The Dinos boasted several other standouts, including the elusive defenseman Renae Hunter and the marvelous midfielder Jessica Horning, both of whom also received CW recognition.EffortThe Dinos… Continue reading Midterm Review: Women’s Soccer
Midterm Review: Field Hockey
TalentLike it or not, this team did have some talent. Goaltender Burgundy Biletski was named Canada West’s Most Outstanding Contributor and Tanis Bartolome was named CW Rookie of the Year.EffortWithout any wins and with very few goals this season, the ladies managed to stay positive all season. That must earn them some credit, right?CoachingHead Coach… Continue reading Midterm Review: Field Hockey
Midterm Review: Golf
TalentNeither the men nor ladies had a particularly strong showing at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference South Regional Playoffs, but pulled up their socks for the ACAC Championship. On the men’s side, Mark Rice shot a par 144 to win the tournament. On the ladies side, all three Dinos placed in the top 10. Karla… Continue reading Midterm Review: Golf
Midterm Review: Football
TalentThis year there were 17 returning starters. Unfortunately, due to injuries the team was down to 12 and 14 starters in the last two games respectively. Luckily, there were a few guys able to step it up and help the hurting team out.Defensive lineman Dan Federkeil finished his fifth and final year as a Dino,… Continue reading Midterm Review: Football