Column: Chatter in the NBA
Everyone loves a little gossip. It fuels Hollywood, middle schoolers live for it. It is part of human nature. With so much going on in the world, it is so […]
Tag: Opinion
Column: Overhyped or just right?
For only the second time in school history, our neighbors to the west are the top-ranked men’s basketball team in the country, and it’s not the Cougars or Huskies. Only […]
W. Basketball Commentary: Finesse over physicality
Eastern Washington did its best to disrupt the Idaho offense, but the Eagles’ physical style did next to nothing to stop sophomore guard Taylor Pierce and the rest of the […]
Let’s talk about intestines — Food allergies made me a more competent adult
I love pasta. For most of my birthdays growing up, I insisted on pasta for dinner and watching “Mulan.” It never occurred to me that the weird side effects I […]
The common connection — By striving to understand one another, people can separate beliefs from identities
People don’t like to have their views challenged. Often when someone’s view is challenged, they take it as a personal attack. Professors at Northwestern University found that when people’s confidence […]
What is love? — From science to gut feelings, love takes many forms
What is love? Baby don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me, no more. We have all heard this catchy song at some point in our lives, but do we know the […]
W. Basketball Commentary: More than points
When assessing the strength and skill of a basketball player many people turn straight to their point total. If an athlete does not consistently post the highest point values on […]
Column: The Super Bowl in review
I have been alive for 19 Super Bowls. Of those, I can remember about 10. There was Devin Hester’s miraculous opening kickoff return for a touchdown back in 2007. David […]
W. Basketball Commentary: Opening impact
In tough games every single minute of play counts. Whether ahead of the opponent or trailing behind, players are expected to give it their all — every play, every minute […]
Yes, no, maybe so — Everyone has the freedom to say “no”
Why is it that when people say “yes” they often mean to say “no?” You must decode whether they are being polite or genuine. No one wants to say “no” […]