By Daniel Pagan
In the land before time, a small carnivorous dinosaur named Hesperonychus elizabethae lived in Alberta and was known as a terror despite its small size. Seventy-five million years later, University of Calgary researcher Nicholas Longrich discovered the remains of North America’s smallest known prehistoric carnivore thanks to some luck. In 1982, Elizabeth Nicholls found a… Continue reading Alberta’s smallest Dino not a very good b-baller
Government student loans are one of the few programs not being cut because of the economic recession. However, students graduating with student loans may face a tough time with repayment. With fewer summer jobs posted this year and many employers in Calgary cutting back on staff and other expenses, more students will be required to… Continue reading Paying back student loans harder thanks to fewer jobs
After graduate students went to the polls earlier this month to vote on next years’ executive, previously forgotten or ignored bylaws came into action to question the future of two positions. Paula MacDonald, an MBA and social work graduate student, came first in the race of three people for vice-president academic with 38 per cent… Continue reading Grad students lose vote to bylaws
Students may need to look at their campus maps to find the new location for Bermuda Shorts Day this year. The Students’ Union announced the event will be held in Lot 32 on the corner of Crowchild Trail and 24th Ave. The traditional spot in front of MacEwan Student Centre is overrun by construction for… Continue reading BSD finally has a home
The Dinos athletes traded their spandex, sticks and helmets for suits and dresses Tuesday night as they celebrated the year’s achievements at the Red and White Club. It was the 42nd annual Night of the Dino, where athletes, coaches, administrators, media and sponsors gather to reflect on the past year and hand out the yearly… Continue reading Night of the Dino
By Brad Halasz
Henry Bekkering wants Villanova to win the NCAA March Madness tournament. Unfortunately, he says, the University of Conneticutt and North Carolina look too strong and will probably meet in the championship game. Almost three weeks after his final game with the Dinos the six-foot, 240 pound star forward still has the sport on his mind.… Continue reading Henry Bekkering takes his final bow
Most of the marks in wrestling go to the women who had a strong year winning six medals at the CIS championship meet in the Jack Simpson Gym. Gen Haley (51 kg), Heidi Erdle (59 kg), Justine Bouchard (63 kg), Vanessa Wilson (67 kg), Erica Wiebe (72 kg) and Leah Callahan (82 kg) all beat… Continue reading Wrestling
By Andrew Ross
The swim team continued its domination as the women took home a national championship this year, ending the University of British Columbia’s 11-year reign. Erica Morningstar anchored the women’s team, earning seven gold medals. The men grabbed second place at nationals, falling just 28 points shy of first. The team earns a near perfect score… Continue reading Swimming
By Ryan Laverty
Despite solid efforts from fifth-years Courtney Coyle and Whitney Haswell, the women’s basketball squad found themselves on the losing end one too many times this season. They only managed eight wins to their 14 losses, making for a frustrating season. A bright spot was their undefeated effort to win the Hoopwell Holiday Hoops tournament on… Continue reading Women’s basketball
The track team did not improve upon last year’s success, as the women finished fifth nationally and the men finished sixth. The teams saw some excellent individual performances from Sam Effah, Amonn Nelson, Danielle Kendall, Trent Ratzlaff and Heather Sim, all bringing home medals for the Dinos. Despite a slew of succesfull track athletes, the… Continue reading Track and Field