Best of: Athletic department, the unsung heroes of a COVID-19 season
Behind every event of Chapman’s COVID-19-plagued sports season is a group of individuals, planning and operating like the director of a play: the athletic staff.
‘All-around athlete’: Girardi speaks on her transition from basketball to javelin
After originally coming to Chapman to play basketball, Maija Girardi is thriving in competing in javelin for the track team.
Despite lack of amenities, Chapman track and field has success in first meet
Chapman’s track and field team hasn’t had access to an adequate track or field, but performed well during its first meet of the season.
‘Hungry for more’: Swim team excited for future after only meet of 2021
Chapman’s swim team was happy with their results in their first and last meet of the season and are excited for what’s to come.
Women's lacrosse’s first game canceled due to potential COVID-19 case
Chapman’s women’s lacrosse’s first game of the 2021 season was canceled April 3 after their opponent faced a COVID-19 protocol setback.
Fotovatjah takes home athlete of the week award
Delara Fotovatjah won the SCIAC Athlete of the Week award after scoring the first point of the season for women’s tennis.
Softball siblings are family on and off the field
After playing together throughout their childhood, sisters Rani and Simi Lauwers are set to begin their first season as softball teammates.
Analysis | Athletes should ‘do politics,’ too
Swedish soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized NBA superstar LeBron James for James’ efforts to speak out on social justice.
‘Motivated’: Chapman softball begins spring season
After their season was cut short in 2020, Chapman softball is returning to the field for a modified season.
‘What am I doing this for?’: the Chapman athletics remote experience
From Hawaii to Washington, many athletes are experiencing all kinds of seasons — but far away from their usual athletic ones.
Esports organization Cloud9 takes steps to end discrimination in gaming
Despite the recent creation of Cloud9’s first all-female esports team, discrimination towards women in esports still remains rampant.
‘Head Games’: Chapman professor launches sports psychology podcast
“Head Games,” co-created and co-hosted by psychology professor Ben Rosenberg, aims to bridge the gap between psychology and sports.
‘Emotional rollercoaster’: Chapman football reflects on historic win
Football players and coaches often think back to the groundbreaking 2019 win – the program’s first-ever playoff victory.
Chapman alumnus Don Tran co-founds sports league
The Underwater Torpedo League aims to improve athletes’ physical and mental fitness.
‘Zoomcasts’ aim to bring the athletic community together
You’ve heard of broadcasts; you’ve heard of podcasts. A new twist on the “cast” has emerged at Chapman: the “Zoomcast.”
Freshmen football players begin college careers amidst uncertainty
As in-person practices have finally started up, freshmen on Chapman’s football team are excited yet apprehensive about the upcoming season.
Freshman Mirro paces Division III in 800-meter
In spring 2020, then-freshman Maddie Mirro set a school record and led the Division III in the 800-meter.
Fitness and Recreation hosts first ever e-sports tournament
A currently active e-sports tournament lasts for six weeks and includes the games “Madden NFL 21” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.”
Women’s soccer team receives sixth straight academic award
From practices to games to study sessions, the team won its sixth straight annual Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches.
Women’s water polo emphasizes mental health
Women’s water polo players weren’t able to hop back in the pool to practice after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so they focused on what they could control.