On Friday, the Vikings cross country team competed in their last meet of the regular season. The women’s team finished third overall at the Beaver Classic, with senior Amber Rozcicha finishing in second place. Not far behind was senior Sarah Dean in 10th place.
The Portland State women’s volleyball team had a decisive first round of Big Sky Conference play. They kick off the second round this weekend with two games, the first on Thursday against the Eastern Washington Eagles and the second on Saturday against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Vikings suffered their first conference loss last weekend, but still sit tied at the top of the standings.
In 2010, thousands of people dashed through Portland dressed as rabbits, mad hatters and Cheshire cats. Last year, they ditched their teacups for torn pants and blood-spattered shirts and were driven through town by an endless hunger for brains.
This month, Portland State’s softball team is preparing for the spring season. They’ve played four exhibition games so far and have two more to go. This is the first year that the softball team will be competing in the Big Sky Conference, as it’s the first year the conference is sponsoring a softball championship, though this is not the first time the Vikings softball team has played for a championship title.
With the season winding down, the Portland State cross country team is looking to finish strong by sending runners to the Big Sky Conference championship and the regional, and maybe even national, meets.
The cool rain could not stop the Beavers from getting off to a hot start in the men’s soccer game on Saturday. Portland State’s early mistakes were taken advantage of at Stott Field, as Oregon State University converted on their first two scoring chances, jumping ahead 2-0 and setting the tone for the match. The Beavers scored again on a penalty kick midway through the second half and held on for a 3-0 victory.
“Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?”—the rallying cry of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Its resonant echo in the Superdome has been a mainstay, and has become slightly deafening these past few years. It doesn’t seem to carry the same tone of confidence, however, that it did during the postseason years, and four out of the five teams the New Orleans Saints have faced so far this year have answered the question with a resounding, “OUR TEAM.”
Amber Rozcicha From Newberg In her last year of running for Portland State, senior Amber Rozcicha has been impressive, racking up four top-10 finishes. She finished first place at the…
Thursday, Oct. 18 VOLLEYBALL Vikings (9-1) vs. Eastern Washington University (0-10) Stott Center 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 Women’s Soccer Vikings (4-1-1) vs. Idaho State (2-1-2-1) Hillsboro Stadium 1 p.m….
Freddie Roach has been told that he is the third most famous man in the Philippines—the first is Manny Pacquiao, the second is the president—and, though it baffles him to think of it, he has no reason to dispute the claim.
Yoga is an activity that can center your entire day. Whether you are interested in an intense strength session or a long, relaxing session, the Academic and Student Rec Center has you covered. Many different styles of yoga are offered there, from a variety of certified instructors who are passionate about yoga and its contribution to a person’s well-being.