SFU athletics
Connect the Lingo
October 9, 2022By: C Icart, Staff Writer The term for when a baseball/softball player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. In volleyball, a player is referred to as (a) ______ if they move with the wrong foot to attack the ball. The defensive position for the area between the two faceoff dots on either end of an ice rink. The term for a poorly missed shot in basketball. The name of the culprit when a player accidentally trips over themselves. The name of the accomplishment when a bowler hits three strikes in a row. In football,…
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Two-Minute Drill: Charlotte Prangley
October 8, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Charlotte Prangley is a sophomore on the women’s cross country team in her third year of a biomedical and physiology degree. Prior to joining SFU, Prangley competed for North Vancouver’s Argyle Secondary School and the…
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SFU faces criticism over new varsity team name
October 6, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer On September 6, over two years after SFU announced they were dropping “The Clan” due to its racist connotation with the “Ku Klux Klan,” SFU Athletics has chosen a new name. Moving forward, athletes will…
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The calm before the storm: Sam Patton and the wrestling team’s preseason routine
October 4, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer September has been a busy month for many SFU athletic teams with competitions coinciding with the start of the academic school year. However, there are some teams that have yet to compete this fall semester,…
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The last hoorah for swimmer Jordan Doner
October 3, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor “Enjoy the experience.” Those are the words senior swimmer Jordan Doner wishes she could tell her freshman self. “Everyone says university goes by fast, and it really does!” Although time felt like it flew by…
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My Power Yoga experience: Flexibility not required
September 29, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer SFU Recreation hosted its fall trial sessions last week from September 19–23. Students and community members were invited to try out a variety of free classes to help them find an activity to partake in…
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SFU hockey starts the journey to a second consecutive title win
September 27, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer After an undefeated 2021–22 regular season, the SFU men’s hockey team emerged as BC Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champions for the first time in 11 years. With the team gearing up to defend their title,…
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The game through a goalkeeper’s eyes
September 26, 2022By: Clarence Ndabahwerize, Staff Writer In soccer, the goalkeeper is the sole figure at the back of their team’s side of the pitch. In a fixed position and constantly close to the stands, they either receive support or harangue from…
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September 17 is set to be a big day for the SFU football and volleyball team
September 25, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer For SFU’s football and volleyball teams, September 17 is a date that’s been circled on their calendar. It’s all about opportunities for the football team. After four of their five home games were relocated to…
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The Rundown
September 24, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Men’s soccer — September 8, 10 The men’s soccer team split their two games at the Colorado Mesa Kickoff after opening their first match with a tight 1–0 victory over Fort Lewis. Goalkeeper Justyn Sandhu…
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