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.
As March arrives and the basketball season concludes, the U Sports Final 8 begins, bringing together the top Canadian university talent to compete for the national title. Travelling to Quebec City, the women’s team will compete for the top spot at Laval University. The men’s team, however, will
Eager candidates and students alike were present for the Students’ Union (SU) general election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard of MacEwan Hall. Students enrolled in the winter 2026 semester voted for their candidates of choice from March 3 to 5. Students were able to vote or
After a weekend packed with wins and medals galore we have new national champions in the house, a 51-game winning streak snapped, and a massive playoff weekend ahead. Here's a glimpse of what's been done and what's to come. Curling: Sweeping the ice
For the third year in a row, the University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team claimed bragging rights at the Scotiabank Saddledome, edging out the Mount Royal University Cougars 2-1. “We like to play in the mud, and I think we've learned really how to,” said
Your womanhood is questioned as you prepare for practice. Strangers wonder aloud if you have two X chromosomes, as if that alone defines your womanhood. They don’t notice a sports panel reviewing files and debating your hormones. Stepping onto a court or field isn't just about talent
Mona Awad released her newest book, We Love You, Bunny, in September of 2025. Author of Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl, Alls Well, Rouge and her most well-known Bunny, Awad is a three-time finalist for a Goodreads Choice Award and a finalist for the Giller
The Dinos women's basketball team delivered a weekend masterclass in dominance, sweeping the Brandon University Bobcats with explosive offence, relentless defence and a bench so deep it left no doubt they’re the team to beat this season. Friday’s game was an offensive showcase in a 98-
Pack the Jack was a success for the Dinos women’s basketball team, as they not only swept their doubleheader against the Winnipeg Wesmen but also broke records and energized a packed home crowd. The Dinos dominated from the start, showing their intentions to win. Second-year guard Christine Geraldo
The Dinos women’s soccer team showcased their strength in the final three games of the season, finishing with only one loss throughout the playoff run. In the quarterfinals on Oct. 24, they defeated the Victoria Vikes 1-0, thanks to a stunning goal by fourth-year midfielder Sofia DiGiacomo.
The energy was electric at UCalgary’s Alumni All Access: Let’s talk fantasy romance event on October 24th — a night where literary sparks flew and storytelling took centre stage. The celebration hosted alums whose creative achievements are full of inspiration. The panel The panel’s moderator, Heather Clitheroe, is