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Jason Swarens: Pushing towards a Division One scholarship
by Justin Engelkes The national championship moment may have only lasted a few seconds, but for Jason Swarens, the path to that throw stretched back through years of setbacks, technical transitions, and the kind of disciplined routine that teammates say defines him as much as his power in the ring. UW teammate and fellow bouncer…
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The Small Leader With the Biggest Job: A Roommate’s Perspective on Kylie Beauchamp
by Lola Berumen The first time I ever remember how hectic Kylie Beauchamp’s life could get was on a random Tuesday afternoon during our freshman year of college. I came back to our apartment from what felt like an endless amount of classes and immediately slid my backpack off my shoulders. I always greet Kylie…
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Dhruv Deshpande’s journey to a first national tournament
“Cricket was where I got serious. I hated losing,” Deshapande said as he shared the story of his cricketing life. by Tejas Rao Dhruv Deshpande, a sophomore at UW-Madison studying Computer Science and Economics, decided to not let go of his childhood talent and dream after coming to university. “I always wanted to play cricket,…
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Remember the Name: Alvaro Folgueiras is Coming
by Miles McCanles At 6’9 and 215lbs, Alvaro Folgueiras burst onto the scene this past season. After a quiet freshman campaign that saw the Spaniard play just 44% of his team’s minutes, Alvaro’s sophomore season propelled him to win Horizon League Player of the Year and lead the Robert Morris Colonials to the NCAA tournament.…
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She’s in the huddle: Madison West’s first-ever female coach
by Rachel Cohen Grace Cannizzo grew up loving sports. She noticed during fifth grade that every recess the boys would play soccer so one day, she told one of them she wanted to join. He invited her in and she eventually became the only girl playing in a group of 40 boys. It wasn’t met…
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Sean West’s rise seems to be more steadfast than improbable
West, who grew up an avid Badgers fan is now playing – and thriving – on his childhood team. by Jacob Szczap With his back facing the student section and the Wisconsin Badgers in a 4th-and-19 situation in the midst of a blowout, Sean West fielded a high snap standing on his own two-yard line.…
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Cheerleader by Day, Bartender by Night
By: Taylor Larsen It’s bar close at Whiskey Jacks Saloon on State Street, and the floor is sticky. Security is pushing out the last group of people who swear they “know the owner.” The music is still blaring for how late it is, and behind the bar, UW cheerleader Shayla Schulz is doing dishes and…
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The 4’10” Maestro: How Krystal Medina Quietly Controls The Game
by Tatum Fisher On a gray New England afternoon, the first thing anyone noticed was how small she looked. A girl barely five feet tall stepped onto the “Field of Dreams” at Pomfret School, surrounded by towering pines, a sharp fall wind, and a team of players she barely knew. She didn’t say much that…
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Finding the sweet spot: How UW–Madison Club Tennis helped Jonathan Kim fall back in love with the game
by Abigail Bures On a sunny November morning at Nielsen Tennis Stadium, the sound hits first: the sharp pop of a clean forehand, the quick squeak of shoes on a freshly swept court, the breathy chorus of ‘Let’s go!’ echoing off the rafters. It’s the third weekend in November, the start of the Badger Classic;…
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J.J. Spaun’s 64-Foot Redemption: The Long Road to a U.S. Open Title
by Jack Behler PITTSBURGH ~ The ball rolled for what felt like forever, cutting across 64 feet of soaked Oakmont green. The gallery leaned in, holding its breath as the putt twisted toward the hole. When it dropped, J.J. Spaun didn’t roar. He exhaled. He didn’t pound his chest. He wiped his face, hugged his…