Tagged Sports
Celebrating achievements in times of turmoil
By Maggie Hsu, November 7 2022—
Sports have always been a bright light for many fans no matter the team or sport itself. Sports unite people and inspire many, so it’s no surprise that those who play sports at an … Read the rest
What daily winter activities do you do everyday that should be an Olympic sport?
By Mihret Amdu Yirgeta, February 25 2022—
Beginning a new semester after the holidays is challenging. It is even more challenging in the middle of the Calgary winter. Everyday activities that we take for granted all of a sudden become … Read the rest
Misogyny and inequality in Olympic sports
By Mihret Amdu Yirgeta, September 15 2021—
I remember when I first heard about Sha’Carri Richardson, an incredibly talented sprinter, who had high hopes of joining the US Olympic Team in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Even as I applauded her … Read the rest
FROSH 2021: U of C Dinos events to look forward to
By Ava Zardynezhad, September 6 2021—
After a long, relentless year, the Dinos are finally back in the game. Most of the University of Calgary athletic teams are returning to sports starting early fall. In previous years, we’ve had major … Read the rest
Spartan athletes train hard and build a community
By Tori Taylor, August 2 2019 —
Spartan is a world-class obstacle course event that will test a contestants physical and mental stamina. This is not a race for just anyone. From off-trail rocky and hilly terrain to deep mud-filled … Read the rest
Healthy, locally sustainable street-food culture is growing in Calgary
By Tori Taylor, July 22 2019 —
Light years ahead of the ice-cream truck and hot-dog stand are the local food trucks that are colourfully painting inner-city Calgary. They are exotically designed and fill the air with all sorts of … Read the rest
We’ll only vote ‘yes’ if they add these sports to the Olympics
By Anika Zaman, November 8, 2018 —
Since the Olympics are an event on the global stage, they could always use some updating to continue staying culturally relevant. As sports and activities fade out of the public eye, newer ones … Read the rest
HERoic documentary to premiere at U of C
By Kristy Koehler, October 13 2018 —
The University of Calgary’s Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking will be the venue for the Calgary première of HERoic on Saturday, Oct. 20.
HERoic follows four diverse female athletes, all with ties to … Read the rest
Learn how to care for a fire ahead of Calgary’s winter months
By Calum Robertson, October 5 2018 —
The snow has arrived and the nights are freezing. Luckily, city living provides many options for warmth. But what if you want to do some winter camping or enjoy some perfectly roasted backyard … Read the rest