Pulling past the competition

Mielle Hubbard, Guest Writer This year the women’s rowing team has made some big changes with the introduction of Andrew Foltz as head coach, new oar designs and a new...

Student before athlete

Steven McGrain, Sports Writer At the Division III level, athletes hold the title of “student-athlete,” whereas at the Division I and II levels, it can be argued that it is...

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...

Coaches pitch their perspectives on Division III

David Mair, Staff Writer The people most often overlooked in sports are the coaches. What becomes most highlighted and recognized are the faces of the athletes out on the field. But...

Intramural spotlight

David Mair, Staff Writer As a captain of her first intramural volleyball team, first-year Paige Lilly’s team lost every game that season, but earned the rank of an all-star intramural...

Lute could take his talents to the next level

Steven McGrain, Sports Writer “The mindset is to not talk and praise how great of a performer that you are on the field, but let the work ethic and production...

PLU Football, a senior reflection

By Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor “Make the big time where you are.” This saying may be short in length, but by no means does it fall short in its meaning. It...

Division III is the place to be

Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor From the high school standout, to the C team benchwarmer, there’s a place for everyone to play. Not everyone has the talent to play at the...

The more sports the better; being a well-rounded athlete

By Steven McGrain, Sports Writer   Kids these days need to strive to become a well-rounded athlete, focusing on multiple sports and not limiting themselves to just one position or sport. Many...