Some leave the sport they love quietly. Others fade due to injury or simply age out of the game. Julie Ertz, the now former USWNT midfielder/defender did neither.
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What better person to lead Wheaton swimming than someone who has been a part of the success of the past?
Where do you start? I still remember running around my neighborhood in sheer joy after the game that was Super Bowl LI, celebrating a player whose legacy will last decades. The people that were able to see his career unfold should take some time to appreciate it — the world will never see something like […]
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Road Back to Glory
It has been almost 14 years since the confetti of June 17, 2008, fell from the rafters of the TD Garden after the Celtics defeated the Lakers 131-92 to claim their 17th world championship. George W. Bush still roamed the halls of the White House, and Marvel was yet to launch its series of movies […]
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Elena Della Donne: Runaway to Legend
From running away from the University of Connecticut in the middle of the night to winning two WNBA MVP awards, Elena Delle Donne has been through it all. The story of Delle Donne is like being on a ferris wheel at the carnival, it stops at specific places, but in the end, it finally finds […]
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America’s Lost Sport
When thinking about the United States’ most popular sports, soccer is never mentioned despite being the most-watched and followed around the world. Major Division I universities around the United States like the University of Florida, the University of Texas, and even the University of Southern California do not have a men’s soccer team. Every four […]
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Athlete Feature: Matthew Lambert
For some, running is viewed as a punishment, but to Matt Lambert ’24 it is part of who he is as a person. Since middle school, running has been part of his life and will continue to contribute in a positive and uplifting way. Track and cross country both require a lot of dedication and […]
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Athlete Feature: Isabella Barrett
Being the only diver on the Wheaton Dive team last year, Isabella “Bella” Barrett ‘24 worked tirelessly to perfect her craft in a season that only allowed her one meet. As the new dive season is underway, this year Barrett is joined by two first-year divers. Competing by her side at every meet, the addition […]
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Defense Wins Trophies
Over a quarter of the Premier League season in England has passed, and while there are a few surprises, like Brentford and Brighton, some things never change. Chelsea Football Club is in the top four and in fact, sits atop of the league with 26 points, which is three points clear of second-place Manchester City. […]
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Rodgers Fumbles Reputation
Aaron Rodgers is not a name I am acquainted with very well, my first encounter with him on television was when he hosted Jeopardy, which surprisingly is not his usual gig. Rodgers is the star quarterback of the Green Bay Packers. This past week Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 in the midst of the NFL […]