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Save the Stamps 2k24: Could Vernon Adams Jr. be the answer for the Stampeders' struggles?
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Save the Stamps 2k24: Could Vernon Adams Jr. be the answer for the Stampeders' struggles?

The Calgary Stampeders, in the nicest way to say it, struggled this season. For the first time in 19 seasons, the Stamps have failed to make an appearance in the CFL playoffs as they finished at the bottom of the West Division. However, this inspired them to make a bold

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Weekly Dino Digest - Nov. 28 to Dec. 1
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Weekly Dino Digest - Nov. 28 to Dec. 1

With the final week of classes ahead of us, the Dinos look to wrap up their season with this last weekend of play for the semester with action from the wrestling, basketball, hockey and volleyball teams. As always, the Dinos have plenty going on for students to take in. All

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Victory: Cavalry FC clinch coveted North Star Cup
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Victory: Cavalry FC clinch coveted North Star Cup

On Nov. 9, 2024, Calgary’s own Cavalry FC defeated rivals Forge FC 2–1 to lift their first North Star Cup in franchise history and become the champions of the Canadian Premier League. This long-awaited victory comes after years of falling short in the playoffs, putting a well-

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A timeless tradition of Indigenous winter sports in Canada
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A timeless tradition of Indigenous winter sports in Canada

Winter sports have long held a cherished place in the traditions of Indigenous peoples across Canada, weaving together recreation, survival and cultural expression. For thousands of years, these activities have symbolized a profound connection to the land, the snow and the ice. Rooted in practicality, many traditional games not only

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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 21-24
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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 21-24

It was a winning weekend for the Dinos basketball teams this past weekend and they continue pushing through their season along with hockey, the return of volleyball after a week off and the Canada West Swimming Championships. As always, the Dinos have plenty going on for students to take in.

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Building the future: removing barriers for women’s and girls hockey
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Building the future: removing barriers for women’s and girls hockey

Hockey is quintessential to Canadian culture, yet for many women and girls, the rink remains an unwelcoming space. On Oct. 22, Hockey Canada released a discussion paper to “inform all Canadians who are invested in the success of women’s and girls’ hockey across the country on the current challenges

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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 14-17
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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 14-17

It might be reading week for us students but while we take the week to mentally and emotionally recover from the whirlwind that’s been the fall semester, the Dinos will still have plenty of action to take in this weekend. As a reminder, all Dinos’ home games are free

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Dinos sweep the Huskies in opening weekend of women’s basketball season
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Dinos sweep the Huskies in opening weekend of women’s basketball season

The Dinos’ women’s basketball team made a statement this past weekend as they stole the weekend from the Saskatchewan Huskies. It was an important win for the Dinos as their most recent win was almost five years ago on Jan. 25, 2020. More importantly, they start the season with

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Dinos men’s basketball opens season with undefeated weekend
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Dinos men’s basketball opens season with undefeated weekend

The Dinos men’s basketball team made a powerful statement in their home-opening weekend, sweeping the Saskatchewan Huskies. Their back-to-back wins on Nov. 1 and 2 highlight the Dinos’ potential as a conference contender this season. In Friday’s game, the Dinos relied on a strong defense

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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 7-10
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Weekly Dino Digest: Nov. 7-10

It’s the weekend before reading week and the Dinos will be in action. Take some time this weekend to relieve some school-related stress by going to a Dinos game or two to cheer on your Dinos. This weekend will mark the first edition of the Crowchild Classic on

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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