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This week at SFU
November 2, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, November 2: women’s soccer vs. Montana State Billings at Terry Fox Field at 6:00 p.m. Beat Montana 1–0 on the road earlier in the season with freshman Kiera Scott’s first goal as a Red Leaf. Last home game of the season. Thursday, November 2: volleyball vs. Seattle Pacific at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. Swept in three sets against No. 21 Seattle Pacific earlier this season on the road. First game of a two-game homestand. Friday, November 3: men’s and women’s wrestling vs. Linfield (Oregon) at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. First meet…
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Four strength training myths that need to go
November 2, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of size and body dysmorphia. Sometimes it seems like every other influencer in 2023 promotes some form of strength training. Hobbies like weightlifting, crossfit, and pilates are all over social media, but…
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SFU soccer pick up big points Thursday night
November 2, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer On Thursday, October 19, both SFU soccer teams avoided adding a tally to the loss column with a 7–1 victory for the men, and a 1–1 draw for the women. Both matchups were against Great…
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC advance to the playoffs
October 27, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Vancouver’s highest level of soccer has reached a new height this season, as the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have secured a playoff berth for the second time under head coach, Vanni Sartini. The last time the…
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NHL pride tape ban politicizes 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship
October 27, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer The week before the 2023–24 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season was set to begin, commissioner Gary Bettman banned specialty warm-up jerseys, explaining how pride jerseys had become a “distraction” last season. Hours before the…
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The final edition of summer SFU athletics updates
October 6, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Volleyball News Former professional volleyball player, Sarah Chase, joined the volleyball team as an assistant coach. The volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in their division this season in the pre-season coaches’ poll. SFU…
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This week at SFU
October 3, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Thursday, October 5: women’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at SFU Stadium at 6:00 p.m. First homestand of the season. Saturday, October 7: women’s soccer vs. Central Washington at SFU Stadium at 3:00 p.m. …
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Athletes are more than their entertainment value
September 29, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer, and Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Whenever I overhear friends and family talking about last night’s hockey game or an upcoming playoff series, it reminds me of the way I would describe characters in a dramatic…
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Low maintenance fitness and nutrition tips for a balanced lifestyle
September 28, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As a health-conscious individual, I’ve always been passionate about fitness and nutrition. Being a full-time university student with a busy schedule, I know first-hand the challenges of setting aside time to make homemade meals that…
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This week at SFU
September 28, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Monday, September 18–September 24 Home Thursday, September 21: volleyball vs. Alaska Fairbanks in the West Gym (7:00 p.m.) 1–1 against Alaska Fairbanks last season. Saturday, September 23: volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage in the West Gym…
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