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In remembrance of hockey player Adam Johnson
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In remembrance of hockey player Adam Johnson

The hockey world mourns the devastating passing of former Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player, Adam Johnson. On Oct. 28, Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England when he received a cut to the throat by a skate blade during a collision with an opposing player. The match was stopped

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For Starters #8: Turning wiggles into dancing
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For Starters #8: Turning wiggles into dancing

Dance is one of the only activities that bridge the divide between sports and arts. With countless genres spanning from ballet to hip hop, dance is also one of the most accessible forms of exercise, requiring just music and your body. However, when social media is heavily concentrated on videos

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Seniors night marks the end of the women's rugby season
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Seniors night marks the end of the women's rugby season

The University of Calgary Dinos women’s rugby team's season came to a close on Oct. 5, 2023, in a game against the University of Alberta under the lights of McMahon Stadium.  Six players took to the field and were honoured by their team and the audience at

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A promising upcoming season for the Dinos men’s hockey team
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A promising upcoming season for the Dinos men’s hockey team

After an impressive last season, the Dinos men’s hockey team is returning to defend their title and for another shot at the national championship. The team brought home the Canada West championship for the first time since 1996 last season after winning game three against the University of Alberta

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What’s for dinner? Predictions revisited
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What’s for dinner? Predictions revisited

From the beginning of September to the start of October, the Gauntlet came up with some predictions for the main sports happening throughout the month. Now that that stretch is over, it is time to revisit them and see if we are looking at an appetizing plate of cold truths

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For starters #7: Scale new heights with bouldering
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For starters #7: Scale new heights with bouldering

Bouldering is a thrilling sport that allows you to scale new heights, physically and mentally. Located on the basement floor of the Kinesiology Block A, the university has just renovated its bouldering wall on campus, creating a safe and fun space for everyone to take on new and challenging routes.

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What’s for dinner? Game predictions
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What’s for dinner? Game predictions

Few activities in the sports world hold the electrifying potential of uniting a crowd quite like predictions. Betting on the future is a realm in which no amount of data or mathematical analysis will be able to account for all the heart and soul that surrounds the game. There is

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For Starters #6: Rudimentary rugby
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For Starters #6: Rudimentary rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 is in full swing. While extremely popular in Europe and other countries, it often doesn’t get the love it deserves in North America. For those wanting to get into the sport, I’ve compiled the basics you need to know to be able to follow

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Kickoff XVI: The Battle of Alberta
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Kickoff XVI: The Battle of Alberta

This season opener saw many of the old mistakes that plagued the Dinos for the entirety of last season despite some big changes to the team. Regardless of their best efforts to reorganize a new team with a young but promising quarterback, it wasn’t enough to stop the charging

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For starters #5: Playing the quarterback position
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For starters #5: Playing the quarterback position

Football is one of the most beloved sports in North America. The famous Super Bowl continues to reign as one the most celebrated events in the world — gathering masses each year to witness the best of the best challenge themselves and fight for a place in history while inspiring many

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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