A Frisbee soars through the air at the intramural fields as one girl dives to catch it in end zone. On the rugby pitch, men start their practice with a lap around the field. Every day athletes line a field, pitch or court to participate in club sports and represent […]
Sports
Ohio State controversy challenges collegiate football culture
Head coach of the Ohio State football program Urban Meyer’s ties to a domestic abuse case do not seem to be affecting his career. In June of 2009, Zach Smith, an assistant coach of Urban Meyer during his tenure at the University of Florida, was accused of aggravated battery towards […]
Men’s and women’s basketball teams prepare for upcoming season
No rolls of toilet paper litter the gym floor, no fans anticipate the next shot. For now, it is only the players and the coaches preparing for the upcoming season in the Bill George Arena. The John Brown University men and women’s basketball teams prepare for Nov. 3, their first […]
Track and field comes to JBU
Athletics Director Robyn Daugherty announced that John Brown University Athletics would be partnering with the Siloam Springs School District to renovate the track by the Siloam Springs Middle School. With the renovation announcement, JBU Athletics announced the launching of its NAIA men’s and women’s intercollegiate track and field program. JBU […]
She shoots, she scores; but no one is watching
As the John Brown University Lady Eagles basketball players tie their shoe laces, wipe sweat off their brows, practice shooting three-pointers and continue building team chemistry and charisma during the final few weeks of their pre-season practices, they know they will be missing one thing when their season begins. They […]
Student coach impacts lives of young gymnasts in local community
Bailee Boehmer uses her position as a gymnastic coach not only to teach young girls how to reach their potential in the sport, but also the importance of having God in their lives. Boehmer’s days are filled with pirouettes, somersaults and ornamental movements. What could be considered a punishment for […]
FBI investigates NCAA basketball
Yahoo Sports published a report citing colleges that have allegedly used bribery to recruit players. Earlier this year, Louisville’s head basketball coach was fired for similar reasons. The FBI’s investigation into colleges in the NCAA lead Louisville to fire their coach, Rick Pitino, and several other teams to evaluate their […]
Paige Kula – Player Profile
Paige Kula is one of the newest members of the women’s soccer team. Kula is from Highlands Ranch, Colorado and went to Valor Christian High School. Kula played soccer for Valor Christian and for REAL Colorado, a club team. “I chose JBU because of Kathleen,” Kula said. “She is an […]
Tennis players strategize to win future matches, build strong relationships
Tennis season is in full swing as the men and women’s teams train, unhindered by inclement weather. The women’s team competed in their first match on Feb. 12, in Russellville, Arkansas, where they lost against Arkansas Tech. The men’s team won their first game on Feb. 16, in Conway, Arkansas. […]
Figure skater breaks Olympic barriers
As he skated timidly onto the ice during his last skate of the Olympics, 28-year-old Adam Rippon flashed a bright smile at the judges, took a deep breath and readied himself for what he described as one of the greatest moments of his life. Rippon is the first openly gay […]