Sam Says: Football doesn’t negatively affect the brain like people think it does

Many think participating in football is a death sentence. Think about it: players run full speed on a field trying to knock each other’s brains out of orbit. While it...

Sam Says: The NBA is like a popularity contest

LeBron James tumbles to the floor Feb. 20. His nose begins to bleed. Doctors say the apex predator of the NBA is out for at least two weeks, if...

Sam Says: I have found my true calling

All it took was five minutes. That was all I needed to convince me I might be pursuing the wrong career path. I discovered how enjoyable being a sports...

Sam Says: Michael Sam’s sexuality shouldn’t be overlooked by NFL teams

The term homosexuality, in all of its various definitions, is not clearly understood. The word is still in its infancy, as our society hasn’t seemed to come to terms...

Sam Says: Sports weren’t always my forte

By Sam Horn, Sports Editor I wasn’t always enamored with sports. At a young age, I couldn’t stand the thought of getting crunched by a bone-jarring tackle in football. I...

Sam Says: It’s time for report cards

The season is over for most of Pacific Lutheran University’s fall sports. With the exception of the Lutes football team, every team has completed its season. PLU was well-represented...

Sam Says: Bullying doesn’t benefit anyone

Our lives should not be ruled by fear. We should be smart in choosing our friends and not have to worry about being physically or emotionally harmed. We only...

Sam Says: Winter needs to be here already

The sparkling rays of the sunshine seep through my eyeglasses. The snow dribbles down my dark blue North Face jacket as I mentally prepare myself for what is about to...

Sam Says: Fans are being robbed by the NFL

Professional sports teams have asked too much of taxpayers in the past 90 years. Since 1923, 186 professional sports stadiums have been built in America. This process has cost about...

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