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the Carillon For some people who spend long hours in the gym, it's more than a hobby - it's a lifestyle. For University of Regina student Neil Tkatchuk, it means a struggle between school, life, and an amateur bodybuilding career. One week before competition, his struggle is apparent. "I had to write a midterm today, so luckily it was at the start of the carb-depletion," he said. "Basically, I don't want to think about anything until these five days are over and I can start bringing carbs back. Then, I'll be able to think a little more." Tkatchuk is competing in the Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association (SABBA) 2007 Novice Bodybuilding Championship, March 31 in Regina at the U of R theatre. (read more) |
the Carillon This is a stupid way to die. I thought that when I was 10 years old and taking swimming lessons. One day, feeling pret- ty confident, I decided to swim from the shallow to the deep end. About three-quarters of the way, I began sinking. At my first mouthful of water, I pan- icked. Every time my head popped up, I saw people, including my mother, looking every- where but at me. I tried to reach out for the edge of the pool. I panicked as I wondered why no one was help- ing me. Couldn't they tell I was in trouble? I remember thinking that drowning in a pool in Frobisher Bay seemed like a stupid way to die. I thought I would get married, have chil- dren, and then die an old man. Death wasn't part of it, at least the way I saw the story unfold- ing. (read more) |
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the Carillon "His set is definitely not all fat jokes." "If my set was a pie chart ..." "He'd eat it." Such an exchange is a classic example of an old comedy staple - the fat joke. For years and years, robust gentlemen have been at the butt of many jokes, sometimes perpetrated by themselves to gain a laugh from a crowd. Local comedian Shawn Broom and his writer Devin Pacholik certain- ly don't exploit such notions. At the same time, they aren't shy about using them on occasion, either. The two have a long history together that lends an air of comfort to the proceedings. They were high school friends, and Devin was cer- tainly around to see the rocky start to Shawn's comedy career. After an awkward gig, Shawn was ready to give up, until Devin found him anoth- er show and offered him another chance. (read more) |
the Carillon The evolution of the modern day ath- lete over the past decade has been something that has made sports more entertaining, and increased the level of competition at both the grassroots and professional levels. A major reason for this is the addition of offseason training pro- grams that have been implemented into athlete's schedules, and the vig- orous amount of work that is neces- sary to play and compete at a high level. The sporting community has come a long way from the days where the end of a season would mark the beginning a relaxation period until training camp. The days when hockey players prepared for a season by walking 18 holes rather than riding in a golf cart are in the past, and players know that if they show up for training camp sucking wind, their playing career won't last long. (read more) |
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