Sports
The top 5 sports movies of all-time
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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 engender any hint of confrontation or competition. Naturally, this...
Football’s Thomas Hall recognized for his efforts on and off the...
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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 Canada West Football Russ Jackson Outstanding Student-Athlete award. The...
Lazy ways to a fitter you
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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, I don’t have time, it’s boring, I’m too tired,...
Teams out of playoffs but players still shine
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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 hopes were lost, but three fifth-year players were selected as...
A second chance at a healthy life
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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 show is in its eighth season, entitled “Second chances,”...
Bisons players devastated in wake of front office fumble
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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 of a season. It appears now that the Bisons...
Volleyball’s Dane Pischke excels
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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 distinction of being named Manitoba Volleyball Association’s Graduating High...
