Publication: University of British Columbia Ubyssey

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Finding the best beaches for sunny Vancouver weather

Kai Jacobson/The UbysseyFor our geographically challenged readers, UBC is located at the tip of Point Grey, right next to the Pacific Ocean. What does that mean for outdoorsy folk? Beaches galore. And with the sun starting to shine and summer right around ... [ Published May 24 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Vancouver, Geoff Lister, Tetrahedron

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Reagan Wilson

Women?s golf preparing for success at nationals

The UBC women’s golf team feels that they are physically ready to succeed at the upcoming NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships; if they can mentally prepare themselves as well, expect big things from them next week.An impressive win at the Association ... [ Published May 21 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Reagan Wilson, Stephanie Wong, Vancouver, Appointment

First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 1 Documents

Concordia University

Promising baseball season cut short after second loss

Courtesy Jason Dormeyer/Concordia University AthleticsUBC’s baseball team had an improbable task ahead of them, but they were unable complete the comeback.The second-seeded T-Birds needed to win at least four straight games if they were to avenge an opening-game ... [ Published May 15 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Concordia University, Trimble Navigation Limited

First Reported May 10 2012 - Updated May 10 2012 - 1 Documents

Menlo College

UBC baseball team drops close game in tournament play

Andrew Firth at the bat in the 2010 NAIA West tournament. Jon Chiang/The UbysseyThe Thunderbirds baseball team couldn’t get much going on offence on Wednesday in Portland, falling by a score of 2-1 to the Menlo College Oaks (26-24) during NAIA West Regional ... [ Published May 10 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Menlo College, World Series

First Reported May 07 2012 - Updated May 07 2012 - 1 Documents

From red ass to wall ball, the name of the game is still pain

It goes by many names: wall ball, fumble, bottoms up, booty and, perhaps most memorably, red ass. It is played during recess on school playgrounds across the country, despite many attempts by teachers to ban it. It is a game of action and strategy. More ... [ Published May 07 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Education, United States

First Reported May 04 2012 - Updated May 04 2012 - 1 Documents

Simon Fraser University

From the CIS to the MLS: the road less travelled

CAN A CIS MEN’S soccer player go pro after university?“I have no idea,” said Jason Gill last November. At the time, Gill was the captain of the UBC Thunderbirds and in his fifth and final year of eligibility. “I’m trying to pursue something with soccer, ... [ Published May 04 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Tony Waiters, Peter Mellor, Simon Fraser University, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Major League Soccer

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 17 2012 - 1 Documents

UBC Olympic profile: Five time CIS champion Kyla Richey joins underdog national team

Kyla Richey poses with the gold medals she has won as a result of winning the CIS National Women\'s Volleyball Championships from 2007-2012 while a member of the UBC Women\'s Volleyball Team (Richard Lam/UBC Athletics)Liz Cordonier. (Richard Lam/UBC ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Richard Lam, Canada, Geoff Lister, Hanna (Canada)

First Reported Apr 12 2012 - Updated Apr 12 2012 - 1 Documents

The Ubyssey overcomes vomiting and hangovers to Storm the Wall

Indiana Joel/The UbysseySome athletes are destined for greatness. They are fated to break records and captivate millions. They are idols to the masses who crave heroes to vicariously live through. Their physiques are immaculate. Their dress sense unparalleled. ... [ Published Apr 12 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: Wakefield Corp, Geoff Lister, Virus, Arbutus

First Reported Apr 06 2012 - Updated Apr 06 2012 - 1 Documents

UC Berkeley blows past UBC in annual World Cup match

Geoff Lister/The UbysseyIt’s easy to believe you can pull off a result before the game starts. The sun is shining, the scoreboard says nil-nil, and you’ve got a shot. But when injuries hit and you’re 20 points down, how do you turn it around?How do you ... [ Published Apr 06 2012 by University of British Columbia Ubyssey ]

Entities: University of California Berkeley, Shawn Bates, Geoff Lister

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Kyla Richey poses with the gold medals she has won as a result of winning the CIS National Women\ "s Volleyball Championships from 2007-2012 while a member of the UBC Women\" s Volleyball Team (Richard Lam/UBC Athletics)

UBC Olympic profile: Five time CIS champion Kyla Richey joins underdog national team [University of British Columbia Ubyssey - Apr 17 2012]