Despite the Detroit Lions coming up one game short of the Super Bowl this season, Lions fans still have love for the franchise. “I love them more than anything in the world,” junior Giuseppe Rizzo said. “I feel very optimistic for the team’s future because of their performance this season and because they outperformed my expectations.” Not surprisingly, a lot of the love fans … [Read more...] about Love for the game: Detroit Lions fans reflect on a historic season
Oakland drops overtime thriller, gives up precious positioning in conference standings
Oakland men’s basketball went on the road this past weekend to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse at the Truist Center on Feb. 8. The Grizzlies were coming off a thorough victory over the Cleveland State Vikings, while the Norse were looking to snap a three-game losing skid. Unfortunately, the game ended at 99-89 in overtime with an NKU victory. First Half Northern Kentucky … [Read more...] about Oakland drops overtime thriller, gives up precious positioning in conference standings
Kelce-Swift love story accentuated by “The Best Day”
As Taylor Swift’s song “The Best Day” concludes: “I didn’t know if you knew, So I’m taking this chance to say, That I had the best day with you today.” The eyes of the entire world were on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift as the two celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ second consecutive Super Bowl championship with a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Although the couple, … [Read more...] about Kelce-Swift love story accentuated by “The Best Day”
Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation
It was a normal Saturday matinee on Feb. 3 for the Oakland men’s basketball team as they took on Cleveland State. Until it wasn’t. A few minutes after the ball was tipped, in came the Oakland Swim and Dive team, filing down to the front of the student section. In they came wearing skin-tight swimsuits and speedos. In they came with “OU PRIDE!” spelled out across the men’s … [Read more...] about Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation
Oakland women’s basketball secures thrilling victory with buzzer-beater against RMU
On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Oakland women’s basketball team defeated the Robert Morris University (RMU) Colonials 67-65 thanks to a buzzer-beater from Maddy Skorupski at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Markyia McCormick led the Grizzlies in scoring and assists with 13 points, most of which came from the 3-point line, and three assists. Meanwhile, Brooke Quarles-Daniels brought in the … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball secures thrilling victory with buzzer-beater against RMU