Conference change challenges Northwood athletics
The Big Eight will soon turn into the Big Nine. A recent change to the Big Eight athletic conference (which Northwood is a part of)...
Student Referees: A look into the world of student refs
It is the bottom of the seventh, a powerful line drive is hit into the middle of the field giving a gateway to the player...
A Shining Star: Kristian Eanes secures a spot in the East-West All-Star basketball game
Senior Kristian Eanes has earned her place on the West team of the East-West All-Star basketball game, a prestigious basketball championship held for the top...
Setting the Bar High: Tessa Sheets pole vaults to victory
It may be surprising now, but senior Tessa Sheets didn’t always want to be a pole vaulter. To date, she has achieved first place in...
Are Preseason Workouts Working Out?
Whether sprinting around the track, struggling out of a push up, hoisting weights above your head, pounding up and down the bleachers or gasping out...
Get Your Head in the Game: Athletes discuss the importance of mentality
The game clock is winding down, you only have a few more seconds to win the game and your final shot must be precise. You...
Fifty Four Percent: The epidemic of sexual assault and college athletes
College athletes are an extremely public face, as sporting events are some of the most popular events at a university. Crowds of thousands cheer, and...
Pay to Play: How much does it cost to participate in sports?
What makes an athlete? Their athletic capability or how much money is in their pocket? The price to play on a high school sports team...
Seniors in the Spotlight: Basketball players discuss their last season
Photo courtesy of Riley Shaner “You don’t believe you’re actually a senior until you’re walking out and getting your name called,” senior Kristian Eanes said....