By Jeremy Gonzalez, co-sports editor One man. One icon. One legacy. Kobe. From the time we witnessed him as an ascending star at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, Bryant didn’t just shine. He captivated and dominated the sport of basketball. It’s little wonder that Los Angeles, where his fire roared most intensely as a […]
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The Lightning Rod: Chargers-Raiders Preview
The Chargers’ Thunder Alley will be meeting the Black Hole in Las Vegas for the first time. Photo by Glenn Marshall. By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders. FOX/NFL Network, 5:20 p.m. Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev. Chargers record: 4-9, 4th in AFC West. NFL Week 15 Power Ranking: 22 […]
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A World Series Holiday at Dodger Stadium
The holiday festival nods a holiday cheer with a World Series twist to the City of LA. Photo by Carina Noyola. By Carina Noyola, Staff Writer Did the Dodgers even win the 2020 World Series if they didn’t celebrate it in the most California holiday season way ever? A calming sunset, palm trees, a euphoric […]
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Into the Life of a Student-Athlete: CSUDH’s Dance Team
Ariana Jaramillo is one of four captains of the CSUDH dance team. Photo by Toro Athletics. By Melany Ruiz, Assistant Opinion Editor Seven months ago, CSUDH sporting events consisted of students cheering on athletes, cheerleaders leading chants for their school and athletes swirling around the court or field itching to win the game while the […]
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Momentary Pause Put on Athletic Director Hunt
Photo courtesy of Toro AthleticsJim Maier returned as softball coach in 2019 after a five-year hiatus. That season, he led the team to its first winning record since his departure and the team was 16-8 this spring before the season was cancelled due to the pandemic. By Jonathan Ghattas, Staff Reporter An athletics program that […]