The world of sports is surrounded by controversies that seem to taint athletes’ images for the rest of their careers and even their entire lives. The world famous boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho was no different. His career was riddled with controversy and in the end cost him his life. On Nov 20, Camacho was involved […]
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On the Bench: Jeffrey Loria
On June 10, 1991, CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, Wayne Huizenga, gave the South Florida community something to cheer for. Huizenga paid $95 million in an expansion team to create South Florida’s first Major League Baseball team, the Florida Marlins. The Marlins began playing in the 1993 season at Joe Robbie Stadium — now called […]
Athlete of the week: Darren Rubenchik
Junior Darren Rubenchik hopes to make this season his best yet. The NSU Swimming and Diving team member is a quick start and a fast swimmer.
Athlete of the week: Chelsea Emery
Chelsea Emery, senior psychology major, has been a major contributor to the NSU women’s softball team since she joined the Sharks last year. Emery transferred to NSU from Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Fla., where she played on the softball team for two years. Emery began to play baseball at a young age. Once she […]
Major League Soccer: What You’re Missing Out On
Soccer — excuse me, football — is the world’s most popular sport. With its modern origins stemming back to mid-19th Century England, football is now played in more than 200 countries worldwide.
On the Bench: NCAA athletes
Do you remember the insane amount of hours you logged studying for that Chemistry exam? Now imagine that because one kid was caught cheating, the entire class failed the test and eventually failed the class. Would that be fair to the kids who passed because they took their time to study? Now take that feeling […]
Coach’s Corner: Steve Wilcosky
For Coach Steve Wilcosky, volleyball isn’t just his job, it’s his passion. The NSU Women’s Volleyball head coach is a sports veteran and an inspiration to his players.
On the Bench: The Miami Dolphins
For the past decade, the Miami Dolphins have had their share of below average seasons. This season seems to be different. The Dolphins seem to be on the right track, thanks to being led by new Head Coach Joe Philbin, and new franchise quarterback, Ryan Tannehill. There seems to be one word that everyone has […]
Athlete of the week: Lauren Boudreau
New York native Lauren Boudreau is no stranger to the water. The NSU senior biology major has been rowing ever since her neighbor told her and her sister to try the sport when she was in seventh grade.