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Spring 2008
by Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
Sports boast a long list of odd objects and mascots associated with success. The then Anaheim Angels rallied behind the Rally Monkey in 2002 to win the World Series. Pittsburgh Steeler fans twirl the “terrible towels” during home playoff games. Consumption also signifies...Read More
April 23, 2008
By Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
The Prairie Stars opponents must’ve been in the mood for spring cleaning last weekend because the Stars were swept in the UIS Tournament 0-4.
The Prairie Stars’ opponents were a combined 92-49-1.
“I think the competition definitely prepared us for... Read More
April 16, 2008
By Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
Last year the Prairie Stars dropped both games in a doubleheader against the William Woods University Owls by a combined score of 20-0. This year the team managed to win one of the two games last Wednesday. Read More
April 9, 2008
By Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
Creatine, Dirka Dirka, and the Basket Brawlers all won championships in the open league, the rec men’s league, and the rec mixed league last Sunday. This year assistant director Karen Willard decided to separate competition, unlike in previous years. Read More
April 9, 2008
By Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
Leave it to college students to do something at the last minute.
On Saturday the UIS men’s tennis team beat McKendree 5-4, needing a comeback victory from Jose Talavera against Evganiy Nigmatyanou to secure victory. Read More
The Prairie Stars won the Hack Kellner Invitational on Friday after beating the only other opponent that showed up, Elgin Community College. Read More
March 5, 2008
By Robert Jackson
Sports Editor
Maybe the third time will be
the charm.
In the previous two games against the Cougars, the Prairie Stars basketball team lost in two distinct, harrowing ways.
