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NXT TakeOver Toronto

Will Jones, Writer • September 12, 2019

NXT TakeOver gives the WWE a chance to showcase their next generation of superstars. They usually impress the WWE universe more than the main roster. NXT TakeOver Toronto was a day before SummerSlam,...

Andrew Luck’s retirement signals a difficult discussion regarding football’s future

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2019

Former No. 1 overall draft pick and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck staggered the football community after abruptly announcing his retirement last week at the age of 29. Following a daunting...

Chicago White Sox Breakdown: Catcher

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2019

Adopting the rubric that brought the Chicago Cubs their first World Series title in over 108 seasons, the Chicago White Sox siphoned off their most valuable assets for the sake of initiating a long-awaited...

The road to Istanbul is competitive as ever

Jose Moreno, Writer • September 10, 2019

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s elite club soccer competition, starts on Sept. 17. 32 teams will battle it out to reach the final match taking place at the historical Atatürk Stadium in Istanbul,...

WrestleMania 35: The Final Verdict

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor • April 10, 2019

WrestleMania has become too long. The entire show took up seven and a half hours. I skipped the preshow, which meant I only watched for five hours, but it still felt really long. The length affects the...

Rick Hahn’s five worst free agent signings

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2019

White Sox’ fans celebrate general manager Rick Hahn as the man who finally convinced team owner Jerry Reinsdorf to abandon mediocrity in favor of a long-awaited rebuild. Since 2012, Hahn’s negotiating...

March Madness Preview and bracket how-to

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • April 10, 2018

The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has basketball teams all throughout the United States tearing up the court to get a spot. The annual single-elimination tournament has become known as...

Odell Not Well

Patrick Casas, Sports editor • April 10, 2018

NFL star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has made himself known for the past three years with his outstanding ball skills, route running, and devastating speed. However, here is another reason he is...

Main Campus March Madness Bars

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • April 3, 2018

The March Madness Tournament teams were announced on Selection Sunday. The next steps for fans are to fill out the brackets and choose one of the many drinking spots to watch the games. Don’t wait until...

From underdog to champion

Patrick Casas, Sports editor • February 26, 2018

After a back and forth game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots, the Eagles pull off the upset to defeat the NFL’s most dominant team in Super Bowl 52. The game was a complete...

2017 Sports Year in Review

Patrick Casas, Staff writer • November 28, 2017

NFL The Super Bowl 51 took place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Feb. 2 and it was one of the best games that will go down in history. In the first three-quarters of the game, the Atlanta Falcons...

Kicker Wanted Podcast

Carl Kedrick Gray, Alex Carrizales, and Alexander Massetti • November 22, 2017

"On this week's episode we rip former Bears kicker Connor Barth for his missed game tying field goal on last Sunday's game, Can the Cleveland Browns go 0-16? Does Alex owe us donuts for reading the internet...