Author: Patrick Scriven

In 2005, Dean of the School of Religion Dean Greg King joined Old School, an intramural team created by former School of Journalism and Communication Professor Andy Nash almost exclusively made up of faculty. When the group of employees and professors weren’t roaming the halls of Brock or Hackman Hall in a suit and tie …

Students were on the edge of their seats on October 28, half-expecting an email from Coach Walker signaling the cancelation of the men’s A league flag football finals due to stormy weather. But, the email never came; the game was on. It would be a different type of storm that hit the football fields that …

The last intramural season of the semester is finally upon us: Floor hockey starts this week. One of the more competitive intramural sports on campus, floor hockey might not get the attention it deserves. Think soccer, but with sticks and a puck — who doesn’t want that? Now, from November 2 to December 2, students …

Brace yourselves, Southern sports fans: Basketball is back.  The NBA season officially tipped off last week, paving the way for months of fun. Like every year, several storylines are driving conversations across the country. From shocking trades to COVID-19 protocols, there is a lot to keep an eye on in the NBA this year. With …

It’s finally October. At any other school, that might not be significant; but here at Southern, it means flag football is underway and futsal is wrapping up. Beyond that, we now know the official results of All Night Softball. The softball finals were able to take place on Sunday, October 10, two weeks after the …

National Hispanic Heritage Month officially began on September 15. The exponential growth of the Latin American population and culture in the United States has generated significant changes in the American sports world. From Major League Baseball to Major League Soccer, Hispanic athletes have consistently been making their mark. Latin America has produced some of the …

Last updated October 6, 2021. Correction: Previously, it was mistakenly reported that the ladies' All Night Softball finals would feature Homeward Bound and The Lucky 13 2.0. However, the championship game will be played between Homeward Bound and Southern Breeze, who defeated The Lucky 13 2.0 in the semi-finals. As a thick, nebulous layer of …

It doesn’t take being an avid soccer supporter to recognize the names Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. For two decades now, the two superstars have see-sawed with the title of best player in the world. They made headlines this summer; but for once, it wasn’t because of their soccer skills. It was because they shocked …

For the first time in league history, the NFL is expanding to a 17-game season. But that’s not the only reason to get excited about football this fall. Fans are back in stadiums, ageless veteran players are returning for more and a bright rookie draft class is looking to make a strong first impression. With …

The first pitch of softball season at Southern is, in many ways, a symbolic lighting-of-the-torch, paving the way for an exciting year of intramurals on campus. This year, rain pushed the start date back two days, but softball season eventually kicked off last Wednesday, September 1. A total of 24 teams are competing across three …