Gregory Lane, Senior Staff Writer
Micah Rodriguez, Sports Editor
Gregory Lane, Senior Staff Writer
Micah Rodriguez, Sports Editor
On Oct. 1, MLB’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose passed away at 83 years old. Adored during his playing career, Rose was much maligned after he stepped away from the diamond. Rose amassed 4,256 hits over his 24 year career with the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. On top of that, the outfielder, first baseman and third baseman was a three-time World Series champion, 17-time all-star, and winner of the National League MVP in 1973. No active player in the MLB has over 3,000 hits, and only two players who played in the 2000s have come within 1,000 hits of the record....
Shohei Ohtani, nicknamed Showtime, is largely considered one of the greatest active players in Major League Baseball, and it’s easy to see why. To say Ohtani has dominated Major League Baseball since his arrival in 2018 would be an understatement. The Japanese designated hitter and pitcher has performed at an exceedingly high level on both sides of the ball, winning the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023, and is this year’s favorite for the NL MVP. But following an elbow injury last year that required Tommy John surgery and signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, many wondered if Ohtani...
On Sept. 15, Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, canceled all school events through Sept. 22. This decision, along with the choice to move classes online, followed the statements made by former President Donald Trump during the Sept. 10 presidential debate in which he claimed that Haitian migrants were “eating the pets of the people that live there.” Since the debate, the Haitian community of Springfield has experienced a surge in violent threats extending to local high schools and universities. Bomb and shooting threats have been made against Springfield schools, including but...
The Singapore Grand Prix has long been a highlight of the Formula 1 calendar, renowned for its dramatic night race setting and the unique challenge posed by the Marina Bay Street Circuit. In 2024, the street circuit became the second track in F1 history to feature a fourth drag reduction system zone, adding a new element to this iteration of the race. World-renowned driver Max Verstappen and his team, Red Bull Racing, arrived in Singapore with a formidable track record, having won most of the races in the season thus far. With a mix of confidence and pressure, Verstappen sought to extend his championship...
Ilona Maher Shines Light on Women’s Rugby Ilona Maher entered the spotlight three years ago at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics where she used social media to show what the Olympics look like for athletes behind the scenes. This year, at the age of 27, Maher represented the United States in her second Olympic games. The U.S. rugby sevens team, led by Maher, was down by five in the final seconds of the bronze medal game. The American women were backed up, just a few yards away from their own try zone (the rugby equivalent of the endzone in football). In a sheer moment of determination, Alex Sedrick scored...
Formula 1 held the first of its three Grand Prix in the United States this season last Sunday, May 5, at the Miami International Autodrome. The circuit was added to the Formula 1 calendar in 2022 and received criticism for being yet another race in the U.S., which is the country to host the most Grand Prix on the calendar despite lacking the passionate fan base F1 has in the rest of the world. After last weekend, though, fans are sure to remember Miami for hosting a thrilling race and bringing a long-awaited race result: Lando Norris’ first win in Formula 1. Norris is in his sixth year in...
This past Friday, Oberlin College cross country headed down to Powell, Ohio to compete at the Ohio Wesleyan University Invitational. In a meet that featured many high level Division II and Division III competitors, the Oberlin crew was not to be outdone. The Crimson and Gold remained determined to win and delivered extremely strong performances across the board. The men’s team was on fire and placed fifth overall in the competition and third among the Division III competitors. Fourth-year Jonah Barber was the clear star of the day. Barber finished the men’s 8-kilometer race with an impressive...
At the end of every semester in Oberlin, the Cat in the Cream holds an event that radically departs from the usual concert, Conservatory recital, or trivia night. The metamorphosis is subtle yet striking; excited parents, siblings, and grandparents from the Oberlin community fill the seats to face a stage populated by young girls and boys, who, along with an Oberlin instructor, perform a choreographed routine they have been practicing all semester. This is Kids in Motion: an Oberlin ExCo that sends College students into the classrooms of Langston Middle School and Oberlin Elementary School to offer...
In a display of unyielding determination, the Oberlin men’s open Ultimate Frisbee team soared to victory at the Division III Ohio Valley Regional Championships, earning a spot in the National Championship. The journey to this moment was paved with countless hours of sweat, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. The weekend prior, the Flying Horsecows faced many disappointing defeats at Sectionals: plagued by injuries and illness, they finished with a 0–4 record in the Miami, OH competition. However, looking forward to a redeeming performance in Butler, PA, the Flying Horsecows entered the...
Fourth-years Allison Lupatkin and Sumner Wallace both joined the Preying Manti, the women’s and trans ultimate frisbee team on campus, their first year and have been heavily involved since. As they get ready for their first spring tournament in two weeks, they reflect on their last four years with the Manti. Many Manti come from different backgrounds and levels of frisbee. Lupatkin got started with frisbee her first year at Oberlin. It was fall 2020, during the pandemic, and many first-years were doing outdoor social distancing activities. Her friend group tossed in North Quad, and although...
This past Saturday, the Black Student Athlete Group, along with Oberlin Club Soccer and YeoFit, hosted a soccer tournament on Bailey Field. The matchup consisted of 9–10 players on each team and eight teams total, which included Koby’s BFFs, Him, Tacha’s Team, Nut Jacks, Amandla, Tinta’s Warriors, Flying Delta, and The Captains. The first and second round games were played with mini goals and no goalkeepers. However, for the third and final round, teams played with regular soccer goals and goalkeepers. Each game was around 30–45 minutes long. The referees for the tournament were third-year...
This past Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons managed to pull off a last-minute comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 36–30 in overtime. The Falcons, who had already...
Second-year Meaghan Kramer is a forward/midfielder on the field hockey team. An international student from the Netherlands, she is planning on double majoring in Biology and...
Fourth-year Yuuki Okubo is a guard for the Oberlin men’s basketball team. Originally from Los Angeles, Okubo was an internet sensation who went viral multiple times before...
Fourth-year Ethan Price is an assistant defensive line coach for the football team. He played football his first two years at the College, but transitioned into a coaching...
Assistant Athletic Trainer JoAnna Simon is an athletic trainer for the Oberlin men’s basketball, football, baseball, and women’s tennis teams. She arrived on campus in...
Third-year Jacob Epps is a two-sport athlete playing both football and baseball at Oberlin. He suits up at wide receiver and defensive back in football and plays third base...
Lauren Mills is a third-year midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team. A double major in Neuroscience and Biology on the pre-medical track, she is constantly on the run....