Sports & Fitness
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Wesmen men finish fourth in Pembina Chrysler Invitational
The Wesmen men’s basketball team lost two hard-fought games to finish fourth at the 2009 Pembina Chrysler Invitational Oct. 23 to 24.
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Don’t take pomegranates for granted
Pomegranates are one of the most powerful natural sources of antioxidants. In comparison to other beverages believed to be high in polyphenol antioxidants, such as red wine, green tea and other fruit juices, pomegranate juice has been proven to contain 20 per cent greater antioxidant potency than any of these other beverages.
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Hooked on a feeling
Wesmen women’s basketball co-captain Jessica Stromberg is in her fifth year with the program. In her first four years, Stromberg has been to the Prairies Finals four times and the CanWest finals twice. In her final year, she hopes to make it to the National Championships.
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Avoiding the cold is easy if you prepare with proper clothing
Temperatures are dropping and although we hate to think about the freezing weather approaching, this is the time to start preparing ourselves to keep warm – before it really gets cold.
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Bisons win pre-season Duckworth Challenge
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen basketball and volleyball teams were taken for a rough ride at the 2009 Duckworth Challenge, which ran Oct. 6 and 7, losing the tournament to the University of Manitoba Bisons.
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Mental focus the emphasis for Kruschel
There’s no doubt that Carleen Kruschel has the skills to succeed and the focus to win.
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More than just the musical fruit, beans are nutritious and can be enjoyed in a number of ways
Beans are nutritional superstars. They are a versatile plant-based food high in both fibre and protein.
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No Duff
Today, watching Wesmen volleyball star Justin Duff, it’s hard to believe that in Grade 9 he was cut from his junior varsity team. The six-foot-seven middle hit a growth spurt during Grade 9 and tried out again in Grade 10.
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Skateboarding is not a crime
Hundreds of people flooded the Forks in plus-30 degree weather late last month to participate in Skate 4 Cancer, an all-day skateboarding event aimed at raising awareness about the disease.
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No sugar tonight: There’s no “turn-off” switch in our brains when it comes to swee
Conflicting advice regarding what we should and should not eat bombards us every day. Nicole Choptain, a certified holistic nutritionist (CHN) in Winnipeg, gives us the inside scoop.
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Common currents
The University of Winnipeg rowing team is entering its second season this fall. Julian Araneta, who founded Manitoba Post-Secondary Rowing (MPSR) at the University of Manitoba in 2006, said he decided to organize a U of W team last year because there was significant interest from students during the club’s first two seasons.
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Small but speedy
“Take the shot!”
With less than one minute to go, Keiko Kobayakawa knew she had to act. The game was close. Still six metres away from the basket, Kobayakawa took the shot and … Swish. Her daring three-point shot won her high school team the game.
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Whether or not it’s really the best medicine, laughter does lighten the load and improve your
The next time you’re feeling stressed, watch a comedy: Laughter has been proven to have a number of health benefits, including stress relief.
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Down to the wire
“One second! One second on the clock!”
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Quality food may be more expensive than the alternative, but it’s worth it
It can’t be denied that quality food is expensive. Eating organic, free-range and all-natural products tends to be in the higher price range. It’s no wonder that we turn to “cheap” fare: fast food and junk food.
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Motivating yourself to exercise isn’t as hard as it may seem
We all know that exercising regularly is good for one’s health, but finding the motivation to do so can be a real challenge.
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Wesmen women ready to slam it
After last season’s 1-19 record, Diane Scott, the Wesmen women’s volleyball head coach, certainly has her work cut out for her.
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All for fun and fun for all
Ichi, ni, san, shi… Ichi, ni, san, shi…
The voices sound in unison from our boat, rising louder and louder as we approach the yellow buoys that mark the finish line on the Red River. -
Plant-based foods provide an alternative source for nutrients
A vegan diet is one which abstains from eating animal ingredients or derivatives. To raise awareness about animal ingredients in everyday foods, and to discover if it is possible to maintain a nutritious diet while eating strictly vegan, I am adopting a vegan diet for the month of September.
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Let the games begin (and end)
After three intense weeks of racing, my Canada Summer Games (CSG) experience has come to an end.