THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Holly Culp March 3, 2010
The quadruple jump was first landed in competition in 1988 by Canada’s very own Kurt Browning. After that, if you were not landing your quad jumps in men’s figure skating, you simply were not winning medals. The fact that the quadruple jump is extremely dangerous for skaters was ignored in favour of proving oneself to the sport.
By The Sheaf March 3, 2010
The fall of the Soviet Union marked an emphasis on individualism in Russian society that had not been there previously. While this was undoubtedly a positive development, it hasn’t produced the best results for the country in terms of hockey.
By The Sheaf February 28, 2010
If drinking on a Sunday is considered a faux pas amongst certain circles, exceptions will have been made on Sunday Feb. 28 as Canada and the United States battled for the coveted Olympic gold in men’s hockey in Vancouver.
By The Sheaf February 28, 2010
The final four days were expected to show Canada’s strongest showing, and Canadian athletes have instigated a golden domino effect in the dwindling days of the Olympics.
By The Sheaf February 28, 2010
What is there to do after more than two weeks of Olympics in Vancouver? Downloading and watching a borderline sappy Olympics-themed movie is the remedy, of course. In this case, the 1993 Disney film Cool Runnings.
By The Sheaf February 28, 2010
There have been many great moments during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics ”” moments of joy and jubilation as well as moments of sadness and misery. Here are a few memorable people or events.
By The Sheaf February 27, 2010
After Canadian speed skater Hamelin was surpassed in the final stretch of the 1500 metre by the Korean speed skating team during the Vancouver Olympics last week, Canada’s skating poster child told a nation of stunned fans to be patient, promising them a glorious medal later in the tournament. He delivered.
By The Sheaf February 27, 2010
Our lady Canucks guzzled a few Molson Canadian, sipped on champagne and ”” gasp! ”” smoked cigars following the championship win. For this minor indiscretion the team has been excoriated in American news outlets but they don’t have to apologize for their celebration.