Sports

Women’s soccer beats CMS for first time in seven years, earns spot in SCIAC tournament

Women’s soccer defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Oct. 31, sealing back-to-back appearances in the SCIAC tournament the last two seasons. The women’s soccer team had not...

Hot Corner Face-off: Is hockey on thin ice?

Why you should love hockey (even in LA!) - Mac Ribner Of the four American sports, it seems that hockey has always stuck out like...

Passion and perseverance earn Yu and LeClaire Athlete of the Week

Alex Yu During the final men’s soccer game of the season against CalTech Oct. 31, centerback Alex Yu (senior) scored Occidental’s only goal of the...

Before the Tigers: Coaches’ journeys to Occidental

Prior to coaching student-athletes at Occidental, golf head coach Will Morris, men's tennis associate head coach Jackson Frons, men's soccer head coach Rod Lafaurie...

Edwards finds a home with Tiger football

Author: Alex Nieves|Alex Nieves|Alex Nieves|Alex Nieves After a long journey, the signal caller takes the helm of the offense The football program at The Citadel, a public,...

Livestrong brand pedals on

Author: Damian Mendieta Feeling betrayed and conflicted, millions of Lance Armstrong admirers watched as the shamed cyclist received a lifetime ban from the United States Anti-Doping...

Swim and Dive poised to begin SCIAC competition against Redlands

Author: Damian Mendieta Undaunted by the cold Aliso Viejo morning, the women’s swim team wasted no time off the blocks, cruising to a second-place finish Nov....

Three consecutive wins for Blackshirts

Author: Malcolm MacLeod After a bold showing last season with a 9-1 record, the Occidental men’s rugby team has set the bar high for themselves this...

March Madness stage set for Sweet Sixteen

Author: Zach Heerwagen March Madness is back with a vengeance and several historic upsets are already in the books after only the first week of play....

Prior complaints surface in athletic trainer investigation

Author: Elwyn Pratt The recent investigation of John Sweet was not the first time the former athletics trainer has been involved in allegations of sexual misconduct,...

Collins opens door for tolerance in sports

Author: Joe Siegal Sports Illustrated published this week's cover story on Monday morning in which the 34 year-old National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran center, former Stanford...

Rising Stars Oct. 2

Author: Spencer Donaldson|Zach Heerwagen http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=107931 Rising Stars Cordell Harris (Football) Despite his small stature, slot receiver Cordell Harris is making a name for himself on offense and special teams...