The power of music and athletics
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor I love music. I am a music addict, if you will. I listen to music every day, but especially when I’m running or exercising. I can’t go to the gym without my headphones, and running without music is like running with 20-pound weights on my feet. When practicing with my lacrosse […]
Why turf fields are so great
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor Franciscan University has begun construction of a new turf field. This is exhilarating to all student athletes. Recently, some friends and I went up to look at the progress, and we screamed with joy when we laid our eyes on the bright green of the turf. Why does this excite us […]
New outdoor athletic sports courts to open this semester
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor Many new things have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, as Franciscan University of Steubenville and its administration have come up with ideas to keep the school year running well. There is a new card scanner in Antonian hall, to-go food at the pub, and much more outdoor seating. But one […]
It’s the team, not the game
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor I love sports. I love the feeling of being sore after a long practice. The stink of my cleats makes me nostalgic. Coming together with teammates and working towards a goal is exhilarating. I played a lot of sports in high school. This sometimes confuses people, because I was homeschooled till […]
Preparing student-athletes to win … in masks
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor The student-athletes of Franciscan were hit hard with the canceling of their seasons, but they weren’t without help. Sarah Albaugh is the co-head athletic trainer at Franciscan and runs the training room alongside her other co-head, Anita Hartzel. Both Albaugh and Hartzel work hard to support all student-athletes, even within a […]
Spring missions amidst a pandemic
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor Spring break missions are a unique part of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s culture and provide students an opportunity to grow in selflessness and charity. Missions are a staple of Franciscan, and not even a global pandemic can stop them from continuing. Senior education major Jessica Marter is student coordinator of missions, […]
The sports of the States
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor The United States loves sports. The most popular sport is American football, followed by baseball, basketball and ice hockey. These sports are commonly known around the country, but what is not as commonly known is the specific sports of the states. Every single one of the 50 states has its own […]
Sports amid a global pandemic
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor As a new semester of school begins in the midst of a global pandemic, we begin to see the major changes made to our usual busy school schedules. One of these major changes is the absence and changes made to the sports on Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus. As the Presidents’ […]
The Absence of Sports
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor After six months of spring break, it’s refreshing to start a new semester of school. But even coming back to school hasn’t allowed us to escape COVID-19 restrictions. One of these restrictions has been the absence of sports, and for many student-athletes, this is a devastating blow. The absence of sports […]
Basketball through the centuries
TERESA DULAC SPORTS EDITOR Thousands of years ago, there weren’t as many sports as there are today. Just like the finches of the Galapagos Islands, sports have evolved to become better and have branched out to create more ways to toss a ball. Basketball is one of the most classic of sports. Two hoops, one […]