Columns/Features

Speace of Mind: Golf Needs Tiger…for Better or for Worse

April 11, 2011 by

Hearty congratulations to the new owner of the illustrious Green Jacket, but I can’t help but wonder, “What if?”
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Green Advice: It Must Be Baseball Season

April 6, 2011 by

Hello again my loyal readers. I know there are those of you out there who think I’m an idiot, were glad to see me go and are probably reading this wondering what I could possibly have to write about...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: Summer Heat Cools Waves

March 29, 2011 by

At some dreadful point this quarter the waves will start to trickle to a gradual calm until we’ve reached the summer lull, when swells large enough to generate decent surf are a rarity.
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How to Train Your Sports Editor: The Long and Winding Road

March 2, 2011 by

With most classes, the end of the quarter means that it’s time to do a memory wipe of everything you’ve learned in the last 10 weeks. But as I’ve said all quarter long, ESS classes are not like ...
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The 15th Weekly Photo of the Week

March 1, 2011 by

James Nunnally is a dynamic, exciting player to watch. When he gets a chance to let loose, he gives it everything he’s got. It’s like watching a locomotive tear free from the train or a bull getti...
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The 12th Weekly Quote of the Week

February 24, 2011 by

Senior infielder Beck Wheeler, on preparations the men’s baseball team took before traveling north to play in the 20 degree temperatures of Washington State
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The NBA Trade Deadline: As Foggy as Ever

February 23, 2011 by

One day after the Knicks traded half of their active roster for Carmelo Anthony, the Nets swooped in and nabbed Deron Williams from the suddenly doomed Utah Jazz.
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The 14th Weekly Photo of the Week

February 23, 2011 by

Sometimes people get the misconception that girl’s sports are not as competitive as men’s can be. It’s not that they aren’t, most girls just manage to do it with a little more finesse in a pas...
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How To Train Your Sports Editor: Week Eight

February 23, 2011 by

Normally I talk about myself and the stuff I did in class, but this week it’s time to tackle a bigger issue. The whole Exercise and Sports Studies program, including the classes and the minor, were ...
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Parkour Legend Graces Campus

February 23, 2011 by

Doyle Does Flips Off Obstacles By Davidson
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Nuglets of Wisdom: Surf Volunteer Programs Make Waves

February 23, 2011 by

I didn’t even surf during the most gratifying surf session of my life.
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Senior’s Competitive Nature Shows on Volleyball Court, at Woodstock’s

February 17, 2011 by

When I met up with middle blocker Scott Slaughter at Woodstock’s Pizza in Isla Vista, he was furious after losing a trivia contest. With a couple empty pitchers on the table, he and his buddies swor...
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The 13th Weekly Photo of the Week

February 16, 2011 by

Singles tennis moves at a completely different pace from other sports. There’s only one player to focus on and only split-second chances to capture the action.
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Nuglets of Wisdom: When It Comes To Your Stick, Size Doesn’t Matter

February 16, 2011 by

Let’s talk about your quiver. For those not familiar with the term, a quiver refers to the collection of boards that a surfer uses.
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How to Train Your Sports Editor: Week Seven

February 14, 2011 by

In the first line of my first column, I said it’s hard to be skinny. You know what I’ve learned over the last few weeks? It’s hard to want be in shape, too.
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