Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor Following an eventful homecoming week, Western students and fans were eager for the highlight of the weekend, the homecoming football game. The Western Wolves took on Texas A&M Kingsville in a high-stakes,...
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Ohtani’s dominance
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor Shohei Ohtani’s recent performances have been nothing short of historic, solidifying his status as one of the most versatile players in modern baseball. The Japanese-born superstar has gained fans worldwide with his...
Hoop & Howl
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor Western men’s and women’s basketball programs shared the stage for the Hoop & Howl event Oct. 11. The night started with player and coach introductions, with the crowd raving in response. Notably, senior guards Bella...
Dodgers take down the Padres
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the San Diego Padres to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs Oct. 11. The 2024 National League Division Series between the two California teams came to an electrifying end in...
Remembering Lindsay Babb
Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor Content Warning: this article contains mentions of domestic violence In the fall of 2001, while she was president of the Oregon Sports Union, also known fondly as ORSU, Toni Fujiwara started a Women’s+ only...
San Jose State’s volleyball program facing controversy
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor The San Jose State University volleyball program has recently gained significant media attention due to the potential inclusion of a transgender player on their roster, and in just three weeks, four universities have...
Rose retirement
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor One of the most captivating talents in National Basketball Association — NBA — history, Derrick Rose, announced his retirement from basketball Sep. 26, 2024. For the fans who had followed his career from the beginning, this...
Fall sports calendar
Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor Thursday, Oct. 10 12 p.m. — Men’s Soccer vs. Simon Fraser University B.C. 2:30 p.m. — Women’s Soccer vs. Montana State University Billings Friday, Oct. 11 8 – 10 p.m. — Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Hoops and Howl...
Men’s lacrosse team resurrected
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor Western is home to nine intramural club sports teams that compete in organized intercollegiate competitions. While these sports generally perform well, they are not sanctioned by Western’s athletic administration, which...
Formula One back in United States for Miami Grand Prix
Written by: Jaylin Hardin | Sports Editor The Miami Grand Prix hosted a plethora of talent in recent weekends, where Formula One and the Formula One Academy both held their most recent Grands Prix. Both races ended on the podium for McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and...
