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THE HUSKIES’ WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM beat Oklahoma University 50-23 in March Madness’s Sweet Sixteen. Now, the Huskies advance to the Elite Eight. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

University of Connecticut Huskies women’s team sees March Madness success

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2025
UConn Huskies and Paige Beckers take down the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the latter’s home state, ending the Gamecock’s 71-home game winning streak. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

The University of Connecticut take down the University of South Gamecocks at USC

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2025
515 Walnut will be the fourth tallest building in Iowa when completed in 2027.

New downtown skyscraper coming soon

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2025
UConn Women's Basketball has had a hard run with Paige Bueckers, who has faced issues over the years that have kept her off the court. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

UConn Huskies and Paige Bueckers see issues on and off the court

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2025
Unrivaled has been on the rise as an American off-season option for NCAA and WNBA athletes who want money outside of the regular reason paychecks. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

WNBA stars roll out new Unrivaled league for off-season competition

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2025
U.S. National Team goalie Alyssa Naeher has been a pivotal player between her signing into the league in 2014 and departure after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Photo courtesy of Jamie Smed.

National Women’s Soccer League sees key players retire

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2024
Dancing With The Stars has hosted sports stars from SImone Biles to Shawn Johnson over the show’s many seasons. Athletes use their strength and quick learning to their advantage to advance farther in the competition. Photo Courtesy Of ABC Network

‘Dancing With The Stars’: best Olympian ballroom dancers

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2024
New York Liberty won their first championship in 28 years against the Minnesota Lynx. The team had a parade through New York upon its return home filled with fans crowding the busy streets smiling from ear to ear. Courtesy of Anthony Quintano.

A postseason WNBA championship playoff deep dive

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Green Bay Packers fight in the NFC North as they attempt to stay on top of what critics are calling the hardest division in football. The team’s biggest competition at the moment is the Detroit Lions, led by Dan Campbell. Photo courtesy of All Pro Reals.

Green Bay Packers strive towards Super Bowl appearance in 2025

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Graduate student Jada Wills has been serving results since she began her time at Drake, earning national recognition from the NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference. This year, she hopes to repeat her title of Libero of the Year in the MVC and earn a conference championship.

Drake women’s volleyball finds success with award-winning talent

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Top female athletes deal with pressure from society and fans that can become toxic - not only the athletes, but those who idolize them too. Some of the best women in the game have been avoiding the public eye in order to keep a sports-life balance. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Idolizing players: when has obsession gone too far?

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2024
Team USA libero Sydney Satchell makes an impressive dig during the U.S. - China Exhibition game during the 2012 Paralympic Games. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Paralympic athletes take center stage

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2024
​​Alex Morgan comes up often when talking about the current era of soccer stars around the world. Her work on the field inspiring players from all over has landed her as a favorite despite news of retirement. Photo courtesy of Erik Drost via Wikimedia

Women’s soccer sees key star players retire from the game

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2024
Green Bay Packers take on 2024 season with hope to add to 800-599-38 franchise record from 1921-2024. The team is led by Jordan Love at Lambeau field and has ambitions of following up 2023 wild card playoff run in style at the end of the 2024-2025 regular season play.

Green Bay Packers preseason and season kickoff leave fans wanting more

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. women's gymnastics team took gold in the artistic gymnastics all-around final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, despite numerous setbacks and challenges. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

USA Women’s Gymnastics: the fight to stay on top

Molly Paar, Contributing Writer
Aug 28, 2024
In the World Cup Final, Spain won their first-ever Women's World Cup title over England. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ends with 1-0 Spain win over England

Molly Paar
Sep 6, 2023
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