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Above the Law? Professional athletes, sexual assault and the cost of hero worship
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Above the Law? Professional athletes, sexual assault and the cost of hero worship

Conor McGregor, one of the most celebrated figures in mixed martial arts, was recently found liable for sexual assault by an Irish civil jury. The verdict awarded €250,000 (approximately $370,000 CAD) in damages to the plaintiff, Nikita Hand, who alleged McGregor raped her in a Dublin hotel penthouse

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Why play dirty when you could play well? Dinos women’s basketball sweep weekend against Bisons
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Why play dirty when you could play well? Dinos women’s basketball sweep weekend against Bisons

Despite what the scoreboards say, the Dinos’ women’s basketball team faced a challenging weekend against the Manitoba Bisons. With fans packing the stands for Pack the Jack on Friday and Staff Appreciation Night on Saturday, the Bisons were not about to go down without their greatest attempt at spoiling

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The PWHL Takeover Tour: Breaking records and making waves
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The PWHL Takeover Tour: Breaking records and making waves

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) began its “Takeover Tour” in November of 2024 and it has already broken record attendance numbers at its games. This is the second season of the league after a smashing inaugural year, the sophomore tour is poised to surpass expectations and set

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Weekly Dino Digest: Pack the Jack Edition: Jan. 17- 19
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Weekly Dino Digest: Pack the Jack Edition: Jan. 17- 19

It’s a big weekend for Dinos basketball so here’s a special edition of the Weekly Dino Digest has everything you need to know before heading into the big weekend. From season highlights to why you should Pack the Jack Simpson Gym on Friday night, we’ve got you

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Weekly Dino Digest: Jan. 10-12
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Weekly Dino Digest: Jan. 10-12

The Winter 2025 semester is upon us and the Dinos are kicking things off in style with a packed schedule of 16 events across six sports. It’s the perfect way to get hyped for the new term with every game being high-stakes as teams make their final playoff

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Dinos all-star Owen Antoniuk has been drafted by the CPL Champions, Calgary’s Cavalry FC
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Dinos all-star Owen Antoniuk has been drafted by the CPL Champions, Calgary’s Cavalry FC

The Dinos’ very own Owen Antoniuk has been drafted 16th overall by Cavalry FC in the second round of the 2025 CPL U SPORTS Draft, marking a monumental step forward following his standout season. A local product born and raised in Calgary, the third-year midfielder has been an offensive

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What do we cheer for? The World Juniors' role in hockey's cultural crisis
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What do we cheer for? The World Juniors' role in hockey's cultural crisis

The World Juniors tournament is a beloved Canadian tradition that’s become as iconic during the holidays as a crackling fire and sparkling Christmas trees. It is now synonymous with hockey hockey excellence, embodying the dreams of young hockey players and the pride of a hockey-mad nation. The World

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Max Verstappen takes his fourth Formula 1 Champion Title in Las Vegas
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Max Verstappen takes his fourth Formula 1 Champion Title in Las Vegas

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix became the race that settled the battle for the Formula 1 championship between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.  Starting the race with Mercedes driver George Russell in P1, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz in P2 and Alpine driver Pierre Gasly in P3. Early first first

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Christmas, Quidditch and the Golden Snitch
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Christmas, Quidditch and the Golden Snitch

It has always rather amused me whenever I stumble across a subreddit or Quora post discussing the merits — or lack thereof — of Quidditch. With claims that it's an awful game, completely unfair or how it doesn’t make sense at all; as if the entire world of Harry

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No more hibernating: Make the most out of winter with the Outdoor Centre
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No more hibernating: Make the most out of winter with the Outdoor Centre

It might feel far away but winter break is coming up and it might be helpful to take your mind off of any end-of-semester assignments or exams by planning what you’re going to do. With our campus so close to the Rocky Mountains, it’s a great

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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