Sports & Fitness
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Mind over muscle
As the nation watched Canadians collect medals in Vancouver, a trio of former Olympians were mentally preparing the next batch of podium-climbing hopefuls.
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The Wesmen Men gave it their all
It was an easier win for the Trinity Western University Spartans Men’s Volleyball team than in their past games against the Wesmen Men’s team at the playoffs on Feb. 25-27.
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Que sera sera
Unfortunately for the Wesmen Women’s Basketball team, their playoff run came to a close this past Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26. The Simon Fraser University Clan quickly took leads in both games and eliminated the Wesmen easily and painfully.
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A guide to cholesterol alternatives
For the majority of us, fats are not something that we need to consciously include in our diet.
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It’s playoff time!
Whether you’re a basketball or volleyball fan, you can look forward to some exciting playoff action from both Wesmen teams starting Thursday, Feb. 25. The Wesmen women’s basketball team and the Wesmen men’s volleyball team will be working hard in the next week at playoff games in B.C. to bring glory back to the prairies.
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This is how they roll
Roller derby will be back in town for the first time in 30 years this weekend, showcasing the Murder City Maidens, Winnipeg’s finest women on wheels, full-speed, viciously hip-checking each other to the cold, hard floor.
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Making sure you get your chlorophyll
We all know that we should include more greens in our meals, but sometimes it is hard to figure out exactly how to go about fitting in those extra, essential servings of green vegetables. If you don’t like the taste or if you’re just having difficulty trying to increase your servings, these ideas will motivate you to experiment in the kitchen once again.
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A series of great games
If you weren’t at the Duckworth Centre this past Friday, Feb. 5, you missed some great games.
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Duff has the stuff
The Wesmen Women’s Volleyball Team headed off against the Manitoba Bisons on Feb. 3, both teams looking for the win to get the playoff spot.
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Sad end to hope for the playoffs
The 2ndplace Regina Cougars men’s basketball team beat out the Wesmen team this past Friday, Feb. 5. Despite the setbacks the Wesmen have encountered this year of losses, they put up an incredible battle and made Regina fight for their victory.
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Olympic speed skater J.R. Celski discusses his diet for success
Having a healthy relationship with your body is fundamental for ensuring long-term good health. For U.S. Olympic short track speed skater J.R. Celski, this relationship has been an essential part to his success as a professional athlete.
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Still no luck for Wesmen Men’s basketball team
Friday night, Jan. 29 at the Duckworth Centre the University of Winnipeg Women’s Wesmen Basketball team played a tight game against the University of Lethbridge Horns.
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One down, one up
Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s Volleyball action kicked off Friday, Jan. 29 in British Columbia at Simon Fraser University (SFU). The Clan and Wesmen headed off in a panic room of five sets. Sonia Rossy and Ariel Smith of the Wesmen led their team with a combined 30 kills, while SFU’s Colleen Douville and KJ Fridfinnson added their combined 25 kills.
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Men’s volleyball rookie proving to be a key player for the Wesmen
When the Wesmen Men’s Volleyball squad announced last March that Matt Schriemer had committed to the team, head coach Larry McKay had high hopes for their new recruit for the 2009-2010 season.
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Being environmentally conscious is a healthy choice
Personal and environmental health go hand in hand. Cancer, asthma and cardiovascular disease are all illnesses that we can potentially be at increased risk for depending on the environment we live in. When we improve the quality of our environment, we are ultimately improving our own quality of life.
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A new coach, a new start
Veteran coach and University of Winnipeg graduate Grant Richter has taken over as interim head coach for U of W Wesmen men’s basketball team.
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Wesmen Men’s Volleyball team continues winning streak
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times as the Wesmen volleyball teams faced off against the Trinity Western University Spartans at the Duckworth Centre last weekend.
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Wesmen basketball teams win one of four in B.C.
The University of Winnipeg women’s record went up and the men were demolished in one of their games as the Wesmen faced off two teams last weekend in B.C.
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Keeping things fresh
One of the most common reasons why people do not buy fresh fruit and vegetables is that they say they cannot eat the fresh produce fast enough before it starts to go bad. If you try out the following tricks, you will never have to use that excuse again:
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Men’s, women’s basketball teams pull off a win each
The Wesmen Women’s Basketball Team attempted to pick up the slack in their home games against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16 after losing one of their star players.