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Columns

It’s a Family Affair

It’s a Family Affair

Having just beaten SM South 14-0, a sweaty, proud boys’ lacrosse team makes plans to continue their celebration at Mexican restaurant Don Chilito’s. As one of a handful of freshmen on the varsity team, Nic Bailey isn’t sure if he’s allowed to tag along. Bailey waits around a little bit, worried that he won’t be invited. After all, he’s just a freshman. His worries are soon forgotten when a teammate steps up and invites Bailey. While sharing food with his teammates, Bailey realizes that while he may only be a freshman, he’s still part of the team. He’s still part of the family.

 

Podcast: College Athletic Departments are Focused on the Wrong Things

Podcast: College Athletic Departments are Focused on the Wrong Things

Sports Section Editor Adam Lowe discusses his opinion on why collegiate sports should focus more on bringing the correct student athlete to their team instead of bringing in and spending the most money. The University of Texas is a perfect example going 13-12 in football for the last two season while also spending the most money at 133.7 million dollars a year.

 

There is Still Hope for the Royals

There is Still Hope for the Royals

Staffer Jeff Cole tells you why you can’t dwell on the Royals 12 game losing streak during the month of April.

 

Frank Martin Will Be Missed But Not Needed at K-State

Frank Martin Will Be Missed But Not Needed at K-State

Staffer Andrew McKittrick discusses his opinion on Frank Martin leaving the Kansas State Wildcats. He feels dislike towards coaches who leave but at the same time is hoping for the best next season.

 

KU Basketball: Why It Wasn’t a Rebuilding Year

KU Basketball: Why It Wasn’t a Rebuilding Year

KU exceeded everyone’s expectations this year, winning the Big 12 and advancing to the Final Four. But why?

 

Diary of a Mizzou Fan

Diary of a Mizzou Fan

Staffer Mitch Kaskie discusses his thoughts on the Missouri vs. Norfolk St. basketball game and the grief he received from everyone else around him.

 

Three Reasons Why Peyton Manning Shouldn’t Play Next Season

Three Reasons Why Peyton Manning Shouldn’t Play Next Season

Sports Section Co-Editor Adam Lowe discusses three reasons why he believes Peyton Manning shouldn’t play in the NFL next year.

 

Why You Should Cheer Against Kentucky

Why You Should Cheer Against Kentucky

Kentucky is the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament this year. I’m here to tell you why you should cheer against them in two simple words: John Calipari.

 

I Love Not Having a Bracket

I Love Not Having a Bracket

Sports Section Co-Editor Patrick Frazell explains the benefits he has found in not doing a bracket

 

Is This Really a Down Year?

Is This Really a Down Year?

Sports Section Editor Patrick Frazell examines KU’s down year, and why Jayhawk fans should realize how lucky they are.

 

Super Bowl Predictions

Super Bowl Predictions

Staffer Jeff Cole gives you his predictions and what to look for in Super Bowl 46.

 

Coach Sherman Victorious over Lymphoma

Coach Sherman Victorious over Lymphoma

For the last seven months head football coach, Coach Chip Sherman has been fighting Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  He underwent chemotherapy, radiation treatment and many other treatments througout the summer and into the fall of last year.  On Thursday evening Sherman underwent scans to check his body for the cancer cells.  Friday afternoon his test results came back clear, meaning that he had beat the cancer for the now.