To quote the Colby Athletics website: “The #1 ranked team in the country is really good.” On Feb. 15, the Wesleyan men’s basketball team made history, becoming the first team in NESCAC history to complete an undefeated regular season. This accomplishment did not come easily, as the Cards faced some of their toughest competition in […]
In Play(er) of the Week, our goal is to highlight outstanding athletes or moments from games that deserve extra attention. Owen Sweet ’25 is an economics and neuroscience major from Madison, Conn. He is also captain and forward for the Wesleyan men’s ice hockey team. For his outstanding efforts over the course of the season, he was recently […]
When attending a Wesleyan Cardinals’ event, there are dozens of people working behind the scenes that make it possible for student athletes to shine. One of these people is Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Operations Jeff Place. When not corralling excited fans and making sure the fields are game ready, Place takes care of […]
The end has arrived, dear readers. For the last three years, I’ve attempted to capture your hearts and minds with my riveting commentary on Super Bowl ads. As I tuned into Tubi this past Sunday and settled down for commercialism’s biggest night, I couldn’t help but reflect on what’s come before. I remember my first […]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Argus Sports section has decided to conduct an inquiry into what it’s like for student athlete couples who balance academics, sports, and relationships here at Wesleyan. Michelle Jorba ’25 is a captain and outside hitter on the volleyball team and Mario Lee ’25 is an offensive lineman on the […]
Two years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII. A last second field goal put the cherry on top and started a winning campaign many thought would end in the first “three-peat” in the Super Bowl era of the NFL. Well, they thought wrong. After dominant regular season and […]
In Play(er) of the Week, our goal is to highlight Wesleyan athletes or parts of games that deserve extra attention. Originally from Reisterstown, Md., Brody Schrepfer ’28 is a member of the men’s swimming team who intends to double major in government and Romance Studies. Schrepfer is in the middle of an impressive first year […]
In recent years, the NBA trade deadline has seen superstars swap teams midseason. The New York Knicks traded for Carmelo Anthony in 2011, James Harden joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022, and Kevin Durant created a new Phoenix Suns super-team in 2023. However, these trades are nothing in comparison to what went down in the […]
The Wesleyan wrestling team entered this season looking to build on their successful 2023–24 campaign. The Cards went 8–4 in dual matches last year, their best winning percentage in ten years, and finished 13th at the NCAA DIII Regional Northeast Championships, but this year they looked to take the next step. The Red and Black […]
For many soccer fans all over the world, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League is the most important competition of the year. Created in 1955, the Champions League has offered an arena for the top clubs of Europe to compete for a cup, and more importantly, the title of “best club in […]