Sports
Sports
Controlling the uncontrollable: athletes’ superstitions and rituals
Men’s tennis player Benjamin Burrows (senior) said competitive sports are inherently mental. Burrows said he and many other athletes partake in rituals or have...
Sports
Women’s tennis finds rhythm after early-season struggles
The Occidental women's tennis team has been on a winning streak, recording three consecutive 7-0 sweeps. The team shut out Whittier March 27 and has...
Sports
‘We-before-me’: student managers star in supporting roles
Occidental sports teams have done well this year, with several teams reaching their respective SCIAC conference tournaments and others with seasons still in full swing. Every sports program at...
Sports
Athletes of the Week Okamoto and Yurich lead playoff push
Olivia Okamoto Olivia Okamoto (senior) is currently the lacrosse team’s leading scorer and has been on All-SCIAC teams from 2023–2025. An attacker from Redmond, WA,...
2011
Network Television Enhances Sports Viewing Experience
Author: Jack McHenry In the era of high definition (HD) television, watching sports at home is becoming the best way to experience a game. While most...
2011
Lacrosse Prepares for Playoffs
Author: Sant Kumar The Men's Lacrosse team ended the regular season with a couple of dramatic games that have them in a three way tie for...
2012
Baylor overcomes media pressure to go 40-0
Author: Jack McHenry (Sports Columnist) A perfect season is a rare feat in sports. Oftentimes the NCAA football champion is undefeated, but even that is not...
2012
Men’s lacrosse heats up with 6-1 start
Author: Clark Scally Men's lacrosse is making strides toward a momentous season. Their 6-1 record has them on the map in their conference. Currently, the team...
2011
Baseball to Fight Adversity with Stronger Offense
Author: Mirin Fader The Men's Baseball team (SCIAC 5-14; overall 9-21) fell 5-2 to Whittier College (SCIAC 7-13; overall 15-16) at Anderson Field this past Friday. Whittier...
2011
Laura Mohler Faces Challenges Head On and Becomes a Natural Leader on the Court
Author: Ryan Graff Despite her small stature and not being recruited heavily out of high school, women's basketball captain Laura Mohler (senior) has become a strong...
2011
Men’s Rugby Builds Upon Flawless Starting Record
Author: Sant Kumar Men's rugby is looking to their toughness and experience to help them go undefeated in league play this season. With a blend of...
2011
Divided Hometown Team Loyalties Take a Toll on Sports Fans
Author: Jack McHenry On game nights, particularly during playoffs, jersey clad students pack common rooms and the screams containing the despair of defeat or ecstasy of...
