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Tiger’s triumphant return

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:08:52 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Woods’ Masters performance less than memorable

By all accounts, Tiger Woods’ return to professional golf should be considered a success. After a five-month absence from competition, Woods returned to one of the most prestigious tournaments in the game and kept spectators enthralled through all f...

’Cats finish season with win

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:08:11 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Tennis defeats ISU, earns spot in tournament

The Weber State University Men’s Tennis Team brought its regular season play to close Tuesday afternoon with a win over the Idaho State University Bengals. With the win, the Wildcats secured a spot in the Big Sky Conference Championship tournament...

Spring practices continue

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:51:12 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Football team holds its second scrimmage during spring practices Satruday morning

The Weber State University Football Team held its second spring scrimmage Saturday morning. Spring practices for the team will end this week, culminating in the traditional Purple and White game. In their first scrimmage, the Wildcats’ play was hig...

Sports during summer

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:50:21 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

WSU continues to compete in sports

With only one week of classes remaining before finals, the thoughts of most students are already turning toward summer. I, like many others, am excited for trips to the beach, boating and warm weather. I’m also excited for Weber State University spo...

Spirit Squad takes second

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:49:33 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

’Cats place second at national tournament in Florida

The Weber State University Spirit Squad traveled to Daytona Beach, Fla., last week to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals competition. WSU sent three squads to the tournament, with each team placing No. 2 in its category. C...

WSU club ends season

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:08:53 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Wheelin’ Wildcats Wheelchair Basketball Team goes 0-3 in national tournament in Denver

The season has come to an end for the Weber State University Wheelchair Basketball Club, the Wheelin’ Wildcats, after a disappointing 40-53 loss to the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs on Thursday in the club’s national tournament in Denver, Colo. Playi...

Refs aren’t perfect

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:07:30 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Sports need to reduce human error

On Tuesday night, the Utah Jazz hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. After spending most of the game in close contention, the teams went into overtime. The Thunder’s Kevin Durant had been on fire, knocking down three-pointers throughout the fourth qu...

’Cats get another win

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:05:33 -0400

By: Paul Searle

WSU wins fourth straight match with 6-1 victory over USU

The Weber State University Men’s Tennis Team defeated in-state rival Utah State University 6-1 on Wednesday, bringing their winning streak tally to four. With only three matches to play before the Big Sky Championships, the team is playing their be...

Track visits BYU

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:52:13 -0400

By: Zac Lambert

Wildcats qualify athletes for Big Sky Conference Championships

The Weber State University Outdoor Track and Field Teams fought through the cold at the BYU Invitational last weekend and returned home with more qualifying times and marks for the upcoming Big Sky Conference Championships. “It was challenging,&rd...

UConn on 78-game streak

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:51:36 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Proof women’s sports are very competitive

Having 77 consecutive wins is an impressive performance. Not many teams can say they have accomplished anything quite like that. Winning 77 consecutive games by an average of about 35 points is unbelievable. This is exactly what the University of Connec...

WSU wins three straight

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:51:00 -0400

By: Kortney Nipko

Tennis team wins three conference matches

The Weber State University Men’s Tennis Team is on a roll. They have won their last three matches, all of which were played at home against Big Sky Conference opponents. When asked what he attributes his team’s success to, Coach Jared Burnha...

Baseball season set to begin

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:57:25 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

America’s pastime best part of summer

I don’t like cold weather. I hate snow. Football and basketball seasons are the only things that sustain my will to live through the dark winter months. I can’t express how frustrating it has been suffering through snow in April. It’s li...

Football gears up for next season

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:56:43 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Coach Mac looking to improve team in preparation for challenging season

The Weber State University Football Team gathered on the WSU practice field Saturday morning for the team’s first major scrimmage of its 2010 spring practices. The Wildcats are looking for veteran players to provide leadership, while younger players...

Softball drops the ball at home

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:55:42 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Lady ’Cats now 0-28 despite extra innings

Weber State University junior Britinie Hardine opened the softball team’s first home game of the regular season with a solo home run against the University of Utah. The Wildcats ended up dropping both of their doubleheader games against Utah, 1-2 an...

Tennis team hosting three conference matches

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:54:12 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

’Cats playing three matches over weekend

Three consecutive in-conference matches await the Weber State University Men’s Tennis Team this weekend, beginning with Northern Arizona University on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats will host NAU at 2 p.m. on Saturday, the University of Northern ...

Jazz could go deep in playoffs

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:53:22 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

But don’t bet too much on it

I’m a Utah Jazz fan. I’ve always been a Utah Jazz fan. I can remember going to my very first Jazz game when I was 8-years old. They played against the New York Knicks, back when Patrick Ewing was good. In this column, I try to keep content as ...

Young volleyball team ready to work

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:52:32 -0400

By: Frances Kelsey

Givens announces 2010 schedule

Weber State University Volleyball Head Coach Al Givens has announced the 2010 schedule, which Givens said is more challenging than he would like, but that he is confident in the young team. Setter Kim Lissinna is the only returning senior, whereas last y...

First game at home

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:41:03 -0400

By: Braeden Jensen

Softball team playing in Ogden on Thursday

The Weber State University Softball Team looks to rebound after a difficult start to their season this weekend. They will be playing at home for the first time this season. The Wildcats have endured a rough start to the season, going 0-26. They will be e...

Softball is good for WSU

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:40:11 -0400

By: Eric Jensen

Students should show support for new team

Weather permitting, Weber State University’s softball team will play its first home game of the regular season on Thursday and Friday against the University of Nevada and the University of Utah. This season is the softball team’s first in 20 y...

Tough conference loss

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:39:30 -0400

By: Erik Olsen

WSU drops in-conference match against SSU, 0-7

After losing 0-7 last Sunday to Sacramento State University in California, the Weber State University Women’s Tennis Team fell to 0-4 in conference play this season — not exactly where they wanted to be at this point of the season. &ldqu...