Gender inequity evident among athletes

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The issue of women’s equality in sports is evident, especially with events like the U.S. Women’s Soccer team filing a federal case against U.S. Soccer. The lawsuit stems from the fact that the women’s team is being paid 40 percent less … Continued

Experiments turn people into lab rats

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It looks like the thesis presentations for exercise science majors will have to be postponed. The significant amount of student fatalities from the experimental case studies have resulted in the number of presentations on Senior Projects Day decreasing dramatically. The … Continued

Pouncey heads to NBA

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Pacific basketball superstar Devon Pouncey has announced that he will give up his remaining eligibility with the Boxers and enter the professional basketball draft.When reminded that he had no eligibility left Pouncey said he would have given it up if … Continued

Baseball field becomes swim complex

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The Boxers have not been able to play a home game this year due to extreme flooding. The baseball field is currently six feet under water and the Athletic Department was forced to take action over spring break.Chuck Bafaro Stadium … Continued

Baseball extends its win streak

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The Boxers are headed to the Sunshine State with a record of 14-9 overall, and 10-5 in regular season play. The team faced Pomona-Pitzer in Pomona, CA this Spring Break. “The season has been very streaky. We take three of … Continued

Senior leadership guides Boxers

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Dascha Marenco The Pacific University softball team has passed the halfway point in their season and is tied for second place in the conference with 19 wins and nine losses. “Leadership was a major key to our good start,” said … Continued

Rugby team sets sights on playoff run

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Pacific men’s rugby team has dominated the first part of their schedule jumping out to an early 3-0 record. This includes big victories over Reed College, Seattle University and Lewis & Clark College. “The team is raw, athletically dominant and … Continued

Editor comments on steroids

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In my opinion there is a significant problem with the lax drug testing policies in DIII sports. In Division III athletics drug testing is not required until a team qualifies for regional play or playoffs. Head Football Coach Keith Buckley said … Continued

Steroid use: Administrator talks drug testing

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Though the NCAA has strict sanctions against the use of steroids and other drugs, sometimes the cost of these drug tests hinders the actual enforcement of the rules. Random tests provide weak deterrence and, by design, fail to catch every … Continued