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SportsThe Allegory of the Cage
Is there a logical leap between debating Plato’s metaphysical reality and slapping an armbar on someone?
Logical or not, Firas Zahabi made that leap when he went from Concordia University philosophy graduate to internationally renowned mixed martial arts trainer. Zahabi—whose students include UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and former featherweight champ Miguel Torres—is nominated for “best trainer” at the 2010 World MMA Awards, which take place on Dec. 1 in Las Vegas. -
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SportsStingers Crash Out of Playoff Contention
The young Concordia Stingers faced more growing pains against the powerhouse Laval Rouge et Or, as their playoff hopes were obliterated in a 62-7 loss during university football action on Saturday at Concordia Stadium.
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SportsThe Terrible Two, Two and Twos
It took a pair of power-play goals for the Montréal Carabins to overcome goaltender Audrey Doyon-Lessard and hand the Concordia women’s hockey team another 2-1 loss on Friday, Oct. 29 at Ed Meagher Arena.
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SportsHeading to Nationals
The women’s rugby squad took its second straight QSSF provincial title on Friday night with a 13-8 win over the Laval Rouge et Or.
“For the first 60-minutes [Laval] out-hearted us,” said Stingers coach Graeme McGravie. “I don’t think we matched them.” -
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SportsStuck on Success
Cara Stuckey may have dressed up as a ballerina for Halloween, but don’t let her girlish, laid-back demeanour fool you. Her notorious straight-arm has smashed into many rival faces to help the women’s rugby team reach the Canadian Interuniversity Sport National Championships.
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SportsInching Towards Peterborough
The women’s rugby team took one step closer to its goal of returning to the CIS women’s rugby National Championships with a convincing 33-5 win over the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees on Oct. 24 at Loyola.
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SportsPlayoff Bound
A solid Concordia defence stopped the McGill Redmen from adding to their 15-game winning streak on Sunday at Molson Stadium, allowing the Stingers to secure a 17-10 win.
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SportsStingers Continue Hot Start
The Stingers’ men’s hockey team claimed back-to-back 3-2 victories over the Nipissing Lakers and Toronto Varsity Blues at Ed Meagher Arena last week.
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SportsStaying in the Race
The Concordia Stingers overcame the cold weather to beat the Université de Montréal Carabins 21-14 in CIS football Friday night at CEPSUM.
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SportsDefeated Eight Times Over
The women’s soccer team lost its eighth game this season by dropping a 5-0 decision to the Université de Montréal Carabins on Oct. 22 at Loyola Campus.
