Volleyball 2.0
This past weekend the Bisons men’s and women’s volleyball teams took on their Trinity Western University (TWU) counterparts for back-to-back home games at the Investors…
Sports
Contemporary versions of athleticism
In the popular imagination, athletic prowess is frequently associated with organized sports, competition and even masculinity. The athletic skill of contemporary dancers helps give athleticism…
The top 5 sports movies of all-time
I am not, by any definition, “competitive.” I have spent most of my peaceful, womb-like, existence scrupulously avoiding any social encounter or situation which might…
Football’s Thomas Hall recognized for his efforts on and off the field
Linebacker Thomas Hall is a proud Bison who acknowledges that he has a lot to be thankful for. He was recently nominated for the 2009…
Lazy ways to a fitter you
Last week the Manitoban ran an article entitled “Get ‘er Done” that listed the top five unacceptable excuses for avoiding exercise: I don’t like it,…
Teams out of playoffs but players still shine
Women’s soccer This season’s women’s soccer team came close, but did not make the playoffs. With a regular season record of 7-6-1, their Canada West…
A second chance at a healthy life
The Biggest Loser is a life-changing show for overweight Americans who want to change their lives by becoming healthy through exercise and nutritional eating. The…
Bisons players devastated in wake of front office fumble
Two weeks ago the Bisons football team was readying themselves for the playoffs after successfully turning around and salvaging what could have been a disaster…
Volleyball’s Dane Pischke excels
Apparently superb volleyball skills run in the family. At least this is the case for the Pischke family. Graduating from Fort Richmond Collegiate with the…
Ping-pong’s less classy alter-ego
As the seasons change and we enter what feels like a purgatorial transition into winter, I am reminded of warmer times. Times when you didn’t…