Tag: Sports
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Bringing the Beach to Campus
Alex Waite could not be prouder of Spikeball Club, one of Florida Southern College’s newest extracurriculars, already at 100 members and counting. Even on a Florida Southern College campus where extracurriculars and clubs are abundant, the newly established club has carved out its own niche. “We didn’t necessarily want to start a club but we…
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The implication and frustrations of club sports
By Asher Gibbons College hockey is continuously gaining traction, especially here at FSC. When the hockey team plays at the Lakeland Ice Arena, it’s mostly packed with students eager to watch a good game of hockey or simply bang on the tempered glass and enjoy a night out with friends. As the Mocs near the…
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Expectations of a High School Athlete Looking to Play in College
Many high school athletes dream of getting the opportunity to play at the collegiate level, but do others truly understand the dedication it takes to even be considered? Many assume they know what a potential collegiate athlete goes through, but do they really? High school athletes have set expectations mentally and physically. These attributes affect…
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Sports betting from the fan’s perspective
Dan Goodwin Over the last few years, the sports betting industry has taken over as one of the top ways companies have made money and has grown popular among fans. Sports betting has no doubt taken over and is immensely popular among fans as it can sometimes lead to fans only watching events for certain…
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College or Professional Football. Which is better?
By Dan Goodwin In the United States college football seems to be one of the popular sports in the entire country, even more popular than professional football in some parts of the country. College football and the National Football League both have a large following but some of the ratings for each tend to drop…