THURSDAY, OCT. 4 VOLLEYBALL Vikings (6-0) vs. Northern Colorado (5-1) Peter Stott Center 7 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 5 WOMEN’S SOCCER Vikings (3-1-0) @ Northern Arizona (2-1-0) Flagstaff 6 p.m. Forecast:…
Gunning for gold
Kate Bonn targets the 2016 Olympic Games
When she was only 10 years old, Kate Bonn’s father handed her a gun. Since he kept firearms in the house, he wanted her to understand the importance of gun safety. So he took his little girl to the shooting range and gave her a .410-gauge shotgun, and she broke six out of her first 25 clay targets.
Vikings serve to victory
Team continues undefeated season
The Portland State women’s volleyball team swept Northern Arizona 3-0 last week, maintaining its perfect conference record. The team’s goal this season is to control the sets through the serve, and on Thursday the Vikings did just that. With sophomore libero Kasimira “Kasi” Clark behind the line, the Vikings used the serving to their advantage and won their opening home conference match.
Clark led the team in serving with five aces. Sophomore middle blocker Leigh-Ann Haataja slammed three aces and senior setter Dominika Kristinikova had two.
Get out of the city this fall
Guided and educational weekend getaways in the great Northwest
The Outdoor Program here at Portland State is one way for urban dwellers to get out of the city and experience the wonderful wilderness of the Northwest. With activities for any skill level, the Outdoor Program allows PSU students to escape into nature.
Weekend Results
Thursday, Sept. 27 VOLLEYBALL Vikings 3 North Arizona 0 Top performers Jaklyn Wheeler: 19 kills, 11 digs Megan Ellis: 10 kills, 13 digs Garyn Schlatter: 30 assists Friday, Sept. 28…
There’s still time for intramurals
PSU’s intramurals offer quick, hassle-free respite from stress
You’re still trying to stay in shape, and not only do you not have the time—what with the part-time job, full-time school schedule and jam-packed social calendar—but maybe something about the gym environment turns you off and club sports seem too competitive.
A look at Jaklyn Wheeler
Junior outside hitter
The Vikings volleyball team is on a hot streak. They are undefeated in conference play, currently sitting at 6-0, and outside hitter Jaklyn Wheeler was just named the Big Sky volleyball player of the week. The 6-foot-tall junior nailed 36 kills in two matches last week, averaging 5.14 a set.
A look at Kasi Clark
Sophomore libero
This year the Vikings returned the entire roster except the 2011 senior libero. Clark went from seeing limited playing time in the defensive position during her freshman season to being the starting libero for the Vikings. The young player has stepped up and has been a key player for the Viks.
Vikings golf improves
Kristin Henno named Big Sky golfer of the week
Kristin Henno placed 10th in the WSU Cougar Cup this week, finishing the tournament six over par 220 and leading to her being named the Big Sky Conference golfer of the week. Overall, the Vikings placed 7th out of 14 teams. Britney Yada tied for 16th and A Ram Choi for 40th.
On the rise
Men’s soccer looks to win games and win fans
The Portland State men’s soccer club recently completed tryouts, and they now prepare for their first match.
Thunderbirds strike at Jeld-Wen
Portland State loses its first Big Sky game
The Vikings took all of 1:36 to score their first touchdown in Big Sky play against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, who have never played in a Big Sky conference game before, but the rest of the game didn’t go as well.