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Opinion: Houston loses, America wins

Opinion: Houston loses, America wins

2017 scandal still leaves a bitter taste in the mouths of fans four years later. Was it worth it?
Caleb Reed, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

The scene was set — bottom of the ninth, one on first, two outs. 10:30 p.m. in Houston, Texas, in game six of the World Series. It’s a cast of characters that you would never have expected. Seeing...

Opinion: Mental Health vs playing through the pain

Opinion: Mental Health vs playing through the pain

While discussions on mental health change, athletic culture still prioritizes performance over people
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

1996. Atlanta. It’s the Olympic Games, and USA gymnast Kerri Strug is stepping up to her mark for her first vault attempt. A sub-par performance by a teammate meant that it was up to 18-year-old Strug...

Opinion: NCAA washing their hands of NIL will change the landscape of college sports

Opinion: NCAA washing their hands of NIL will change the landscape of college sports

NCAA interim policy allows student-athletes to monetize name, image and likeness
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

The crux of the NIL issue is often framed as fairness. The argument for student-athletes receiving compensation for their name, image and likeness (NIL) is that it is only fair that the athletes get paid...

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Even in mourning, we have to hold others accountable

Kathleen Creedon January 30, 2020
The importance of keeping in mind the survivor of his 2003 sexual assault case when reflecting upon the life of former NBA star Kobe Bryant.
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So you quit the sport you love. Now what?

Victoria Stringer January 23, 2020
The emotional effects of having to quit your sport are just as bad as the physical recovery
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Looking back at winners in the 2010s

Brian Yancelson November 19, 2019
Opinion: These are the best champions of the decade in sports
Former sports editor admits he doesn't actually know that much about sports

Former sports editor admits he doesn’t actually know that much about sports

Austin Davidson August 22, 2019

Illustration by Ren RaderLast week I watched a show where the main idea was to give the viewer a basic understanding of the game of cricket. The other part of the show was dedicated to showing how dominant...

The year in review

The year in review

Austin Davidson May 2, 2019

After I finish writing this column, it will be the last one I write for the sports section as its editor. While I will continue to work for the Trinitonian, I won’t be writing weekly about Trinity...

Knowing more about sports

Knowing more about sports

Austin Davidson May 1, 2019
Golf deserves more love
What one could do with one million dollars

What one could do with one million dollars

Austin Davidson April 10, 2019
Athletes have other things to spend their millions on then cars and houses.
What to do with an hour of spare time

What to do with an hour of spare time

Austin Davidson April 7, 2019
Opinion: Get away from it all, relax and enjoy all the free sports we have
The Ballon D'or, Messi and what it means to be the best

The Ballon D’or, Messi and what it means to be the best

Austin Davidson February 13, 2019

I have watched soccer since I was 13 years old. Back then, I was naive to how the this game would impact my life and how it would become one of my greatest passions. As I became more and more enthralled...