By Christie Melhorn, November 1 2017 —
Growing up in a hunting and fishing household, seeing my dad in a camouflage windbreaker loading his truck with rifles was a Saturday morning tradition. While I’ve never gone into the bush with … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 1 2017 —
From sprint intervals to endless burpees, high-impact workouts are dominating the fitness scene. They’re excellent for toning, boosting metabolism and burning tons of calories in no time, making them especially appealing for busy … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, October 27 2017 —
Sports equipment is notoriously expensive and has been even before Lululemon sensationalized $100 stretchy pants. Between registration fees, transportation, food costs and gear, pursuing athletics can come at a high cost — not … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, October 20 2017 —
When you’re under a time crunch at the gym, it’s tempting to skip warming up and launch straight into working out. In my 10 years of dance, my teachers emphasized the importance of … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, September 29 2017 —
Sometimes, the motivation to start a class assignment is too far down the gutter to bother reaching for until you’re drowning in sewer water. Some students work well under pressure. Others don’t, but … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, September 21 2017 —
I entered university after five years of playing as many school sports as possible. I’ve always been athletic and I love school spirit, so I naturally pursued sports in my undergrad. The guaranteed … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, September 19 2017 —
By the time midterms hit, your room will likely reflect your hectic schedule — clothes scattered around your room, an overflowing garbage can and dust collecting on your dresser. Keeping your space clean … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, September 11 2017 —
The smoky sky and ominous red sun hanging over McMahon Stadium on Sept. 8 gave this year’s annual Dinos football Kickoff game an extra edge. Despite the haze, 6,238 Dinos fans roared from … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, May 26 2017 —
Dinos athletic director Christine Stapleton was announced as Western University’s director of sports and recreation services on May 15. Stapleton has been with the Dinos since October 2015.
During Stapleton’s term, the Dinos … Read the rest
May 16, 2017 —
The University of Calgary recently launched a five-year strategic plan called Eyes High. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
The U of C introduced the original Eyes High strategy in 2011. It was lauded … Read the rest
