How the NFL Draft became national news

Ben Deihl & Naomi Girson | sports editor & opinions editor Stan Kostka was the man on every team’s mind in 1935 as the Heisman Trophy winner hailing from the national champion Minnesota Golden Gophers. Every franchise wanted Kostka on their roster, but there was no official way to choose who got him. “There was a bidding war for Kostka,” said Pro Football Hall of … Continue reading How the NFL Draft became national news

Harbaugh to … NY? Inside the coaching carousel

Ben Deihl | sports editor The NFL hasn’t seen this much coaching turnover since the 2021 season, with 10 teams choosing to move on from their head coach. While positions continue to be filled and assistant coaches continue to shuffle teams, the NFL has turned into the wild west of coaching. Eight teams have already solidified their choice at head coach, with the Cleveland Browns … Continue reading Harbaugh to … NY? Inside the coaching carousel

Jozwiak: Penguins still old, but better

Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer For the first time since the 2003-04 and 2005-06 seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for two consecutive years. After a 16-year streak of making the playoffs that earned them three Stanley Cups out of four trips to the Cup Final, recent seasons have been rather lackluster for the Penguins: the team has … Continue reading Jozwiak: Penguins still old, but better

Wartime women: We must join the draft

By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  Listen up, ladies: This time, Uncle Sam wants you. After Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced in December 2015 that all United States military combat positions would be open to any person capable of fulfilling the requirements of the job, women included, high ranking officials called for females to be lawfully required to join the draft. These officials, including … Continue reading Wartime women: We must join the draft