GILLIGAN | Warriors’ Struggles Continue as Bucks Dominate the East
After winning back-to-back NBA championships in their 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons and ending their 2018-19 season with a record of 57-25 and the Western Conference title, the Golden State Warriors...
View ArticleTRAVIS | Weekend Highlighted by Rivalries as Auburn Defeats Alabama and...
There is nothing better to ring in the holiday season than college football rivalries. This past weekend saw no exception to the action-packed and drama-filled games that characterize college...
View ArticleSUD | Is Tanking Still the Way to Go in the NBA?
One of the most promising talents in the NBA, 76ers center Joel Embiid has asked to be referred to as “The Process.” The nickname derives from the phrase “Trust the Process,” which was coined by the...
View ArticleWELCH | NHL Firings On the Rise As Coach Conduct Becomes More Prominent
Recently, coaches in the NHL have been losing their jobs at an unusually high rate. Just two years ago, only one coach was fired over the course of the entire season. This season, seven coaches have...
View ArticleSUD | Consequences of Load Management Up for Debate
Last season, LeBron James made headlines after sitting out a game against the Golden State Warriors. The reason for James’ absence was officially listed as “load management,” the first official...
View ArticleFOLAN: Experiencing the Joy of Writing
On April 8, I was one of about 45 people who, via Zoom, attended the doctoral dissertation defense of a dear friend of mine named Ligita. I will dispense with the drama forthwith — she passed! — but I...
View ArticleVANDERZWAAG | For Athletes, Heightened Platforms Come With Heightened...
Words are powerful. Even more so when they come from one of the world’s top athletes. Thanks to their extraordinary physical talents that offer them fame and mass followings, professional athletes are...
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MCDONALD | The 2021 SheBelieves Cup: What We Learned and Which Questions...
After a thrilling week, the U.S. Women’s National Team successfully defended its title to become back-to-back SheBelieves Cup Champions on Feb. 24. While the team’s performance confirmed what many...
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HOYA HORROR: Why Do Female Monsters Need Reason To Kill?
When I was six years old, I referred to the 2004 horror comedy “Seed of Chucky” as none other than the “dolly movie” in front of my father, who had been a fan of horror for most of his life. Although...
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‘SURVIVOR’ SURVIVAL GUIDE: Fresh Editing Styles and Game Mechanics Cement New...
When host Jeff Probst said to “drop the four and keep the one” about season 41 of “Survivor,” he was not joking. While the show has largely retained its traditional format, its latest season has taken...
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