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POTI: Claire Miller
She squashes the competition
By Paul Minor
When I imagine two athletes trapped in a box, I think of two MMA fighters duking it out. When I imagine two athletes knocking balls with rackets I think of tennis. And for those athletes who want a bit of both, squash is the perfect combination.
Published May 21, 2010 - Sports
Swinging In For The Win
Garfield girls tennis is taking the league by storm
By Paul Minor
Just two years ago, Garfield’s girls Tennis team ended with a disappointing sub .500 record. But this year, they’ve just come off a successful nine and three season, and are only looking to improve.
Published May 21, 2010 - Sports
The $qU@Sh13sT
Askutasquash, then and now
By Nick Thompson, Max David, Adam Stansell, Paul Minor & Emma Baker 012
One of the oldest crops in North America, squash has sustained peoplefor centuries. Some sites in Mexico date back 10,000 years, where the versatility of the plant made it an insta-hit. “Squash” comes from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, which literally means “eaten raw, uncooked, or served with a side of rocks.”
Published May 21, 2010 - Sports
Everyone Wants These Bulldogs
Garfield seniors prepare for college athletics
By Paul Minor
As the sunshine grows brighter and hotter each passing week, many students have nothing but summer on their mind.
This is a bright and joyous time, but with the arrival of summer also comes the sad departure of many proud bulldogs.
Each year, seniors that have led fellow teammates through thick and thin must say goodbye to Garfield athletics.
Many seniors will go on to play sports in college, and some exceptional bulldogs have been recruited to do so.
Published April 30, 2010 - Sports
Purple Haze
From the ancient sport of discus comes a new class of athletes
By Paul Minor
There is a new Garfield sport on the rise, and it wants some of the limelight. Enter Purple Haze, the Garfield Ultimate Frisbee team.
Many people don’t consider Ultimate Frisbee a “real” sport, but any Ultimate player will be quick to tell you otherwise.
Published April 16, 2010 - Sports
Mikhail Prokhorov
Slamming in from Russia
By Paul Minor
Watching a seven foot NBA player sprint down the court will put any sports fan on the edge of their seat. Seeing him leap in the air and slam the ball through the hoop is awing; few things are more impressive. However, one of those things would be to see the soon to be owner of the Nets, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, slam the ball in for a dunk.
Published April 16, 2010 - Sports
Swim…Bike…Run!
Why do one sport when you could do three?
By Paul Minor
Usain Bolt is famous for running, Michael Phelps is famous for swimming, and Lance Armstrong is famous for cycling, but not enough credit goes to the kings of athletes that can do all three.
Of the many athletes that walk Garfield’s halls, few can claim the title of triathlete.
Published March 26, 2010 - Sports
Spring Sports Preview
As the sun creeps out, out barge the bulldogs
By Paul Minor
Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Bears are coming out of their long winter hibernation, and with them, come the spring athletes to meet the competition.
Published March 12, 2010 - Sports
Who Let the Dawgs Out
Garfield's newest support group
By Paul Minor
The dog house reverberates with the sound of athletes pounding down the court, the blares of the marching band, and the cheers of high kicking cheerleaders. But all that noise is drowned out behind the roar of the student section.
