Tulane rock climbing club redefines “cliffhanger”
Olivia Henderson, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Sports
Twice a week, the Tulane University rock climbing club travels to the New Orleans Boulder Lounge, a state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility. Here, Tulane climbers scale walls up to 15 feet high, with no ropes to aid in their ascent and only a soft foam pad to catch them if they should happen to fall.Under thes...
TULAG intrigues, engages Tulane community in live action gaming
Bella Baff, Associate Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Even if you have not heard of Tulane University Live Action Gaming, or TULAG, you have definitely seen it. Walking past the sophomore dorms or to Le Gourmet on a given sunny day, one is more likely than not to see a few students fighting with what appear to be foam swords and shields on the quad. The ques...
From the Basement – the tailgating takedown
Grant Barnes, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
One would think that tailgating of all things would be pretty difficult to screw up. If the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defined tailgating, it would likely be something along the lines of: “groups of enthusiastic and dedicated football fans gathering together to root on their team before heading to the...
NFL Picks: Week 10
Julian Bombard, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Sports
Playoff picture begins to take shape- Heading into week 10, there are already seven different teams* with just two or fewer losses, almost all virtual locks to make the playoffs. After adding the division winners from the NFC North, East and AFC South (the three divisions lacking a standout t...
No days off: Volleyball enters hectic weekend with matches against Temple, UConn
Colleen Drangines, Associate Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
The women of Tulane volleyball have a busy weekend ahead of them as they host Temple University on Friday, Nov. 9 for the Mental Health Awareness “Green Out” game, then the University of Connecticut two days later on Sunday, Nov. 11.The Green Wave is currently in a great position after its rec...
Shape Up or Sail Out: Tulane Sailing seeks to improve after lackluster season start
Carrigan English, Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Sports
Courtesy of Dave Browning With Lake Pontratrain less than 30 minutes away from campus, it was only a matter of time before Tulane added a sailing team to its athletics program. In its debut season, there is no doubt that this team has experienced choppy waters, but it aims to gain its sea legs in its...
Crescent City Pelicans revamp, reboot for another successful season
Bella Baff, Associate Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Following yet another drama-filled summer, the NBA season is revving up once again, with the New Orleans Pelicans making their debut last Wednesday in a 131-112 blowout win over the Houston Rockets. The Pels are currently undefeated after battering the Sacramento Kings 149-129 on Friday, a victory which broke the t...
Swim team looking to make waves over Loyola, LSU
Grant Barnes, Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Sports, Swimming and Diving, Uncategorized
Thus far, the 2018-19 season has not been kind to Tulane swimming. The Green Wave fell to the University of Houston and three of its opponents in the University of Denver’s Dual-A-Pool-Ooz. This opportunity looks to be just around the corner for the team as it gears up for matches against Louisiana State University and Loyola University-New Orleans this Friday, Oct....
A beautiful game for all: addressing homophobia in sports
Hannah May, Contributing Reporter
October 25, 2018
LGBT history month occurs annually during the month of October. The world of sports is still a largely conservative body in terms of sexuality and gender expression, which makes celebrating the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ athletes difficult during this month. Homophobia within men's sports in partic...
NFL Picks: Week 8
Julian Bombard, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Marquee Games: Packers (+9.5) @ Rams and Saints (+1) @ VikingsContenders and pretenders making deals as trade deadline approaches After unloading former Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack in the preseason, Jon Gruden and the Raiders continued to purge top-end talent: Amari Cooper was dealt to the Cowboys in exchange for a first round pick. With three first-rou...
From the Basement: Major League Baseball strikes out with domestic violence policy
Colleen Drangines, Associate Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
For fans of Major League Baseball, October brings an excitement and intensity that is worth the grueling 11-month wait. Players and spectators alike experience an emotional rollercoaster in the span of a few weeks, all while the pressure of a world champion title looms over their heads. But Octob...
Football prepares, changes lineup for upcoming Tulsa tussle
Olivia Henderson, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Courtesy of Parker Waters/Tulane AthleticsWith last week’s devastating loss to Southern Methodist University, the reigning controversy in Tulane football, #BanksWasIn, evaded resolution once again. Regardless, the Green Wave is preparing to regroup and make a comeback next Saturday, when...
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