Northwood vs. Everybody: The Chargers rise to success
“We’re not just on a team—we’re also all brothers and friends,” junior Jake McNeil said. “We all connect on a baseball level and a friendship...
Absent for Athletics: Student-athletes get released early for sporting events
For some student-athletes, the phrase “away game” means more than just game day—it means early release. Depending on the sport, athletes can miss anywhere from...
Conference change challenges Northwood athletics
The Big Eight will soon turn into the Big Nine. A recent change to the Big Eight athletic conference (which Northwood is a part of)...
Student Referees: A look into the world of student refs
It is the bottom of the seventh, a powerful line drive is hit into the middle of the field giving a gateway to the player...
A Shining Star: Kristian Eanes secures a spot in the East-West All-Star basketball game
Senior Kristian Eanes has earned her place on the West team of the East-West All-Star basketball game, a prestigious basketball championship held for the top...
Setting the Bar High: Tessa Sheets pole vaults to victory
It may be surprising now, but senior Tessa Sheets didn’t always want to be a pole vaulter. To date, she has achieved first place in...
Are Preseason Workouts Working Out?
Whether sprinting around the track, struggling out of a push up, hoisting weights above your head, pounding up and down the bleachers or gasping out...
Get Your Head in the Game: Athletes discuss the importance of mentality
The game clock is winding down, you only have a few more seconds to win the game and your final shot must be precise. You...
Fifty Four Percent: The epidemic of sexual assault and college athletes
College athletes are an extremely public face, as sporting events are some of the most popular events at a university. Crowds of thousands cheer, and...