Although the Carolina Panthers continued to experience growing pains in Super Bowl 50, the organization has firmly established itself as a top contender in the league, and fourth-year quarterback Cam Newton has grown to be one of the league's finest, winning this year's MVP award. The true leader of his team, Newton displays confidence, compassion, exuberance and, most importantly, the...

As the spring season begins for Occidental’s student athletes, current and former players have the opportunity to connect on and off the field through the teams’ alumni games. Occidental’s track and field, baseball and women’s lacrosse teams invited former players to suit up and play with their former teammates. The track and field alumni meet, which took place Jan. 30,...

Austin Lashley Austin Lashley (sophomore) shone at the Occidental-Chapman swim meet Feb. 6 with three overall first-place finishes. He also set his in-season best time in the 100 butterfly with a mark of 52.64."My favorite part of swimming is the competition aspect of the sport," Lashley said via email. "But I think a universal struggle most swimmers have is getting...

For the past three years, forward Andrew Johnson (junior) has played an integral role on the Occidental men's basketball team (10-10 overall; 4-7 SCIAC). The 6-foot-5-inch team captain has acted as the cornerstone of the Tigers offense and defense, leading the team in rebounds per game while also averaging at least 10 points per game in each of his first...

As college football teams gear up for the coming postseason, the bowl games' sponsors are preparing their gifts for the players. This is a rare exception to the NCAA's amateurism policies — sponsors are permitted to give up to $550 worth of gifts to each player. The NCAA has long held that collegiate athletes cannot receive compensation beyond scholarships and...

The sound of churning treadmills, enthusiastic grunts and the monotonous thump of dropping dumbbells is ever present at the Occidental Alumni Fitness Center. Yet this pattern is often shattered by a booming sound that makes headphones fall out of ears, eyes swivel and tempers flare: the sound of 400 pounds slamming onto a hardwood platform. There are very few students...

Jay MillerGuard Jay Miller (junior) had a productive Thanksgiving break, leading the Occidental men's basketball team (4-1 overall) to victories over West Coast Baptist (82-49) and Sarah Lawrence University (83-52). Miller acted as the offensive spark plug for the Tigers by netting 15 points against the Eagles and then a season-high 23 against the Gryphons. In addition to his offensive...

Jeevin Sandhu How did you get started playing basketball? When I was young, my mom encouraged me to play all types of sports. So I grew up playing football, soccer, baseball and basketball. But as I grew older, she wanted me to really focus on one sport. So around sixth grade, she started having me focus on basketball. What would...

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey stepped out Saturday, Nov. 14 to fight Holly “The Preacher's Daughter” Holm in Melbourne, Australia in UFC 193 to defend her UFC Women's Bantamweight title. Rousey, who has risen to mainstream fame in the last year, had never lost a fight. She was the clear favorite. But Holm kicked her in the head at the 4:03 mark...

Waking up at 5:30 every morning and walking down to the pool in 42 degree morning chill isn't most people's idea of fun. Actually, it isn't Lizzy Kosin's (senior) idea of fun either. But for some reason, she's been doing it for the past 18 years."Shouldn’t I have learned by now?" Kosin said, laughing. She's wearing a sweatshirt and her...