Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Duquesne men’s soccer defeated Atlantic 10 Conference counterpart Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at Rooney Field in a game that was not nearly as close as the 2-1 final score might suggest. The Dukes were led by second half goals by forwards Maxi Hopfer and Jack Rhead, as well as a strong teamwide defensive effort that only allowed three shots on … Continue reading Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence

Staff Editorial: NIL rights are crucial for student athletes

Sept. 9, 2021 Staff Editorial On June 30, there was an update to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) policy on how they view name, image and likeness (NIL). The new policy allowed all NCAA Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 student-athletes to be compensated for their NIL beginning July 1.  NIL is a person’s brand, which stems from the legal concept known as … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NIL rights are crucial for student athletes

Staff Editorial: Gender inequality in college sports must be addressed

03/25/2021 Staff Editorial This week kicked off the NCAA Men’s Basketball “March Madness” Tournament — leading to buzzer-beaters, upset victories and busted brackets. And it also showcased the wide discrepancies between men’s and women’s collegiate sports. Sedona Prince, an Oregon basketball player who has nearly 700,000 followers on TikTok, posted a video that went viral that highlighted the massive differences between the women’s weight rooms … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Gender inequality in college sports must be addressed

#NotNCAAProperty: Student athletes push for reform in college sports

03/25/2021 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor Since the emergence of COVID-19, professional and college athletes have used their platforms to address racism and inequality in the United States, while also making their voices heard by demanding social and political reform. Beginning with the Black Lives Matter protests during the last season of the NBA, these efforts are now trickling down to the college level as … Continue reading #NotNCAAProperty: Student athletes push for reform in college sports