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: 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...

Hilliker’s Highlights… A very important off-season

Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor Losing a game is never easy, but losing a game that more than 114 million people watched can be life-altering. For some Seattle Seahawks players, the next step...

Sam Says: Boston reminds us never to give up

Nearly one year ago, one city in America was in disarray. One city suffered major injuries and three casualties. Now, one city is rebuilding, even if the emotional toll is...

Sam Says: It’s time to step down

With each passing minute, I have relished my position as sports editor of The Mooring Mast. The opportunities to write an array of articles and gain experience in doing...

Sam Says: Sports bring countries and cities alike together

Humankind has seemingly been fascinated by competition for centuries. On the grandest of scales, sports act as a universal language. Participants who have no cultural relation to one another can...

Hilliker’s Highlights…5 Things to do to Become A Better Lute Fan

  Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor Pacific Lutheran University has always been known for its academically rigorous and challenging courses. The small private liberal arts university has even been a platform for...

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...