Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor

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Ben’s Ten – Top nicknames in sports

Chances are, you don't know Magic Johnson by his actual first name. (Photo supplied)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • March 22, 2013

The Internet has finally done something good. After putting up with grammatically challenged cats and an insufferable dance that no Harlem denizen would take …

Dal Curling Club prepares for nationals

Buott, Gamble, Komlodi, Andersen and Harris. (Photo supplied)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • March 8, 2013

Team ready to ‘rock and roll’ amidst challenges

Students of Halifax, unite!

Students are more effective, in any endeavour, when we combine our efforts across universities. (Bryn Karcha photo)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • March 8, 2013

A call for solidarity

Women’s volleyball seize AUS crown

The Tigers were undefeated all season long against AUS competition. (Photo by Darek Nakonieczny via NLsportsphoto.com)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • February 18, 2013

Revitalized Tigers clinch first conference title since 2005

Women’s volleyball one step closer to conference supremacy

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By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • February 17, 2013

Dal awaits title rematch vs. Saint Mary’s

Resurgent roar for Tigers women’s volleyball

Dal volleyball stars, from left, Hilary Sears, Tara-Lynn Truant, Maggie Powers, coach Rick Scott, Louise Facca and Raeesa Lalani. (David Munro photo)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • February 15, 2013

Dal goes from pushover to powerhouse with Rick Scott at the helm

Ben’s Ten: Rowdiest Rivalries

Can you feel the hate? (Photo supplied)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • February 8, 2013

This past weekend, three trillion people across the galaxy watched the Super Bowl, hoping to see some fireworks between the two head coaches, brothers …

Taking it all in stride

It's a run-derful life for graduating Tigers runner Holly Van Gestel. (David Munro photo)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • February 1, 2013

While spectator sports such as basketball, hockey and soccer garner the majority of fan attention at Dalhousie, some of the less publicized teams are …

Locked in: men’s vball holds their own

Kristen O'Brien tries to break the Montreal block in the Tigers' five-set victory over the Carabins. (Chris Parent photo)

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • January 25, 2013

Volleyball was the big draw at the Dalplex this past weekend as teams from the AUS and Quebec’s RSEQ met for their third interlock …

Ben’s 10 – Favourite fictional athletes

Honourable Mention

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • January 18, 2013

Athletes can be frustrating. Whether they’re sounding off in press conferences, sulking during the game, or pulling a Robin Ventura by refusing to sign …