Jade Richardson
Men and women open cross-country season strong
September 23, 2013Already with one meet under their belts, the Clan cross-country squads are back in action for their 2013 campaign. After a second and fourth place finish respectively at the Sundodger Invitational in Seattle, WA, the women’s and men’s programs are prepared to run away with the season and hopefully pick up some hardware along the way. Following the squad’s season-opening meet at the Sundodger on Sept. 14, the women’s side has picked up several mid-season rankings, coming in near the top of both the regional and national rankings. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) coaches…
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Clan earn first wins of the year
September 23, 2013It didn’t take long for new head coach Gina Schmidt to make an impact with the SFU volleyball team. Just three games into their 2013 season, the Clan already have two wins under their belt. Last season, in an overall…
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IOC vote puts wrestling back in Olympics
September 16, 2013After seven months of uncertainty, the wrestling community around the world finally has closure, after a member vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sept. 8 re-instated the sport for the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympic Games. In February…
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Clan cross-country poised for a big year in 2013
September 9, 2013When you think of fall, you likely think of back to school, pumpkin lattes and falling leaves, but for 40-odd SFU students, the season is synonymous with one thing: cross-country. As the school year begins these Clan athletes are revving…
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Clan finish outdoor track season in Championship style
September 2, 2013While the Spring 2013 semester was wrapping up, the SFU Varsity track and field program was just getting underway with their outdoor season. In early April the team began their competitive season, traveling to Washington and California for a flurry…
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48th Annual Clan Athletic Banquet
April 7, 2013SFU Athletics ends a successful year in the NCAA with their award ceremony By Jade Richardson Image courtsey of SFU Athletics The Simon Fraser University Clan athletic teams wrapped up their seasons at the 48th annual Clan Athletic Banquet. Awards…
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SFU football gives back
March 31, 2013Going above and beyond the call of duty, Clan football raises 1,600 dollars for charity By Jade Richardson Photo courtesy of Ben Hodge The Clan football team is well into the spring training season, but they still set aside time…
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Beyond the arc
March 31, 2013Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe was a force in all aspects of the game this year By Jade Richardson Photos by Mark Burnham Growing up in Toronto, a young Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe was always the tallest kid in her classes at school. It was…
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Clan fall short in NCAA championship
March 24, 2013Women end historic post-season run at sweet 16 By Jade Richardson Photo courtesy of Wendee Lang The Clan women’s basketball team’s first NCAA post-season run came to an end last Tuesday night, losing in the 16th round to their Great…
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Clan remain perfect in conference play
March 24, 2013Clan softball continues to win; sweeps WWU By Jade Richardson After dropping some tough pre-season matches, the Clan softball team is off to a blazing start in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The 2012 conference runners-up have yet to drop…
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