Women’s Volleyball NSU volleyball lost 3-2 to Palm Beach Atlantic on Oct. 4. NSU won the first two sets but PBA took the next three in a hard fought battle. Denvyr Tyler-Palmer lead the game with 17 kills and 14 digs. Jessica Ronyak came in second with 15 kills and 18 digs. Megan Burns, named […]
Category: Sports
Coach’s Corner: Doug Neagle
After spending seven seasons coaching for Division I Towson University’s women’s tennis team, Doug Neagle became NSU’s women’s tennis head coach. Passionate, not only about the game, but also coaching, Neagle is enthusiastic and excited for the competition season to start. Neagle was introduced to tennis at the age of eight by his older brother. […]
Big Papi leaves a big legacy
David Ortiz, better known as Big Papi to baseball fans, celebrated his last regular season game at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 2. Prior to the game, Ortiz was honored by fans and the Red Sox organization. The Red Sox announced that early next season they will retire Ortiz’s No. 34, making Ortiz the […]
On the Bench: Women in sports journalism
by Alyssa johns Sports have always been a tougher arena for female journalists. In a predominantly male profession, female sports journalists often fall under much harsher scrutiny than their male counterparts. Recently, Houston Astros minor league infielder, Brooks Marlow, tweeted, “No lady needs to be on espn talking during a baseball game specially Mendoza sorry.” […]
Best golf courses nearby
By Aldana Foigel Golfers, mark your calendars because Oct. 4 is National Golf Day, also known as National Golf Lover’s Day. For any golf lover, the only way to spend the day is on the green. NSU is surrounded by a number of incredible golf courses, and each of them are suitable for golfers of […]
Out of the Sharkzone
Alabama linebacker arrested on gun charges University of Alabama linebacker Tim Williams was arrested on Sep. 29 for carrying a gun without a permit, according to FOX Sports. Officers originally approached Williams due to concerns of marijuana possession, but officers found a pistol under the driver’s seat of his vehicle. There is currently no word […]
José Fernández: An ace gone too soon
If you didn’t know the name of any player on the Miami Marlins baseball team, you knew José Fernández’s name. He was their ace pitcher. He gave the game life. He was what baseball is all about. Fernández was having the best season of his career. His next scheduled start would have been Sep. 26, […]
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Deveny
For Courtney Deveny, junior business major, swimming is a sport of focus. Her focus and determination have led her to appearances in the NCAA Championship, as well as top finishes in the SSC Championships. As a sophomore, Deveny and her teammates took 13th overall in the 200 yard medley relay at the NCAA Championship with […]
On the bench: Tim Tebow shouldn’t play baseball
by Alyssa Johns Former NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow, 29, has now decided to try his hand at baseball. Tebow was released from four different NFL teams in five years before he gave up the sport entirely. After his football career ended, Tebow had time to work on other things. According to TheAtlantic.com Tebow eventually expanded […]
Finding Fitness: Yoga
For the past few weeks, I’ve attended Marilyn Gordon’s 6:15 a.m. Zenergy Yoga class in the RecPlex on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed it. Since yoga relaxes and stretches different muscles more than typical workouts, it is often highly recommended for various health ailments. My doctors have recommended […]