By Rodrigo Verney, February 1 2024—
The Dinos are preparing themselves in a multitude of sports for the upcoming offseason. A time for sacrifices and hardships. Balancing academics, physical conditioning and the mental strength required for playoff competition can be … Read the rest
By David Song, March 17 2021—
When former Dinos volleyball player Adriel Goodman was growing up in Nakusp, British Columbia, her father made sure that sports were a part of her life. Jerome Goodman loved volleyball, and Adriel, the oldest … Read the rest
By David Song, April 30 2018 —
In the realm of sports, the equipment manager is one of the less heralded individuals on a team. While star athletes and head coaches are always in the spotlight, the equipment manager mostly … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, February 9 2018 —
As with many other students, my time at the University of Calgary was a blur of papers, working two serving jobs, camping in the library and hitting the gym in between. Some days, … Read the rest
By David Song, February 9 2018 —
A varsity athlete’s life often seems to revolve solely around their sport. The glamour of brandishing your name on the back of a jersey and being surrounded by a team of high-calibre athletic … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 17 2018 —
On Jan. 2, Jason Kerswill took over as athletic director of the University of Calgary Dinos. The role remained vacant for six months after his predecessor, Christine Stapleton, departed in June 2017. Kerswill … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 16 2018 —
Scores, statistics and sports technology are generally dominant topics of discussion regarding the sports world. The significance of insignias and logos representing teams and leagues is easily overlooked since interact with them on … Read the rest
By Tommy Osborne, November 8 2017 —
On Nov. 4, the University of Calgary women’s basketball team hosted the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a tight match. The 59–62 game was their first loss of the season, but several … Read the rest
By Tommy Osborne, November 7 2017 —
On Nov. 4, the University of Calgary women’s basketball team hosted the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the Jack Simpson Gym. After dominating the Thunderbirds 64–35 on Nov. 3, the Dinos were … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, October 27 2017 —
Season-ending injuries and social media scandals aren’t the only scares athletes experience. Team superstitions and rituals are often perceived as entertainment but are generally performed with firm belief. The following paranormal stories might … Read the rest
