Unfortunately, Teddy is out this week as he is feeling a bit banged up after taking two successful charges in his club basketball game this weekend. As I contemplated the teams and players I wanted to discuss in this article, I realized that all my points were on a positive note. Therefore, instead of our […]
With the young NBA season getting underway, here are some takeaways and storylines from the first 10 games. The 76ers Are Succeeding in the Post-James-Harden Era The James-Harden-centered drama surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason set lower preseason expectations than years past. With Harden being dealt to the Clippers on Halloween, the weight has been lifted […]
Wesleyan field hockey had an impressive year. The team concluded its 2023 season with a 9–7 record, their best record since 2010. The Cardinals went 4–2 in non-conference matchups and 5–5 in NESCAC play, outscoring their opponents 45–33 across their 16 games. The Cardinals kicked off the season in dominant fashion, defeating Worcester Polytechnic Institute […]
In Play(er) of the Week, we seek to highlight Wesleyan athletes or parts of games that deserve extra attention. Michelle Jorba ’25 is an outside hitter on the Wesleyan volleyball team. She recently won NESCAC Player of the Week for her impressive performances in wins against Middlebury and Hamilton. Jorba had her second and third […]
The Long Lane rugby pitch, nestled on the outskirts of Wesleyan University, is a veritable oasis of tranquility. The landscape exudes serenity, with lush, verdant grass stretching as far as the eye can see, and it’s cradled by the graceful embrace of New England’s iconic maple trees. On most days, the pitch remains an idyllic […]
I know what you’re thinking: ughhhhh, Oluchi has another wrestling article. Next! Boooooo, get off the stage! Unfortunately, you readers are going to have to deal with what I know: professional wrestling. Saturday was Crown Jewel, a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) pay-per-view based in Saudi Arabia, and let me tell you, this event was nothing short […]
Following a 35–14 win over Hamilton that improved their record to 3–0, the Wesleyan football team traveled to Colby in what proved to be a rain-soaked affair. The Cardinals’ defense was stout, holding the Mules offense to 1.9 yards per rush and recording six sacks. Defensive lineman Declan Welch ’26 starred with six solo tackles and […]
In Play(er) of the Week, we seek to highlight Wesleyan athletes or parts of games that deserve extra attention. Sarah Youngberg ’26 is a member of the women’s tennis team who recently made it all the way to the semifinals of the ITA Cup in Rome, Georgia. Youngberg proved that she belongs with the most […]
On Oct. 8, 2023, Simone Biles won her fourth gold medal of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, making this her 23rd World Championship. Although she just finished a two-year break before the championship, Biles came back better than ever to show everyone what she does best: winning no matter the circumstances. Biles began by winning a seventh consecutive […]
In Play(er) of the Week, we seek to highlight Wesleyan athletes or parts of games that deserve extra attention. Jake Edwards is a captain and linebacker for the Wesleyan football team. Edwards, who captured All-NESCAC Second Team honors last season, earned NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team’s 35–30 victory […]