Leigh Patrick is the Sports Editor for Vol. 66. Currently in their third year of an Honours English degree with an Italian minor at the University of Calgary, Leigh covers campus athletics, local sports features, and sideline reporting.
In BT Meza’s directorial debut, Affection, the lines between identity and consciousness blur into a visceral blend of psychological drama and body horror. The film follows Ellie Carter (Jessica Rothe), who awakens to a domestic life she doesn’t recognize: a man claiming to be her husband and a
Editor’s Note: This review contains mentions of suicide and mental health struggles. Stella Marie Markert’s debut feature film, Thanks for Nothing (Danke für Nichts), a love letter to girlhood, friendship and the intensity of growing up, made its Alberta premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on
Another semester ends, bringing the heaviness of final exams. As students pull all-nighters to memorize the semester’s material, stress peaks. The UCalgaryStrong Festival, on Tuesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers a break from burnout. More than just a date, it’s a
The University of Calgary welcomed several new faces and the 1965-66 basketball teams into the Dinos Hall of Fame on Feb. 5. The evening was a nostalgia trip as the inductees shared their memories and experiences from their time at the university. The 1965-66 women’s basketball team:
For years, dance has been relegated to the sidelines of the sports conversations, dismissed as an artistic pursuit rather than a true athletic endeavour. On the surface, dancers are a sea of synchronized movement and effortless grace. But beneath the stage makeup and polished routine, the student-led University of
In another Crowchild battle, each team emerged victorious. The Dinos secured a late-game win with a 90-75 score on Friday, Feb. 6 while the Cougars found their win in a tight 100-91 Saturday. High off their win against the Brandon Bobcats last weekend, the Cougars were quick
The Dinos claimed a 73-41 win Friday, Feb. 6, followed by a decisive 71-41 victory, clinching a weekend win and fifth place in the Canada West standings. A record-breaking senior weekend saw fifth-year Amélie Collin break the Canada West record for career steals. The previous record
Championships wind down and seasons have wrapped up, the Dinos teams prepare for competition hibernation as they begin their off-season of recruitment and strategizing. Before the teams called it a season, however, they went out in style, claiming medals and breaking records. Here’s how the teams have finalized
Another weekend of championships has ended with gold medals and fierce competition. Still, the March reprieve for these athletes is nonexistent. Catch the National Championships live on CBC Gem, CBCSports.ca or the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Here’s the week’s rundown from the Dinos’ world: Basketball: A gold
The U Sports Final 8 wrapped up March 8 after 11 games in three days. With a national title on the line, the final six teams battled to prove who is the best in Canada. The day opened with a defensive battle between the Laval Rouge et Or and the