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: 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…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: Unionization shouldn’t be the norm in college athletics
A football locker room is rife with tension. Chairs are being thrown in every direction and angry voices can be heard booming in the nearby hallways. Chaos ensues. This...
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...
The MVP race…who will it be?
Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor
This year’s basketball season has been a wild one.
Lebron James came home to Cleveland, James Harden has yet to shave his beard and Steph Curry still...
A home run type season
Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor
It’s almost that time again. Sunflower seeds, hot dogs and rally fries. A time when sunshine is consistent and rooting for the home team is encouraged;...
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...
Hilliker’s Highlights: The true spotlight
After an entire semester of dishing out highlights, critiques and my thoughts on what it takes to be the best Lute fan, I have come to the realization that...






















