Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo
Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo
Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo
All content by Mackenna Barker

Same problems, new solution: Athletics looks internally to eliminate inconsistencies after lackluster seasons

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
April 19, 2016
Tulane women's club rugby road to nationals

Tulane women’s club rugby road to nationals

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
April 8, 2016

Tulane baseball tops LSU, earns No. 1 play on SC Top Ten

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
March 30, 2016

Tulane announces firing of men’s basketball head coach Conroy

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
March 14, 2016
Beach volleyball opens season

Beach volleyball opens season

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
March 3, 2016
Clean first half not enough for Tulane in 73-54 loss at No. 24 SMU

Clean first half not enough for Tulane in 73-54 loss at No. 24 SMU

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 29, 2016

Hometown brother-sister duo Malik and Kolby Morgan ignite Tulane basketball

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 24, 2016

Tulane athletics weekend wrap-up

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Sophomore forward Dylan Osetkowski goes for a layup in Saturday's matchup against Memphis in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Wave ousted the Tigers 94-87 in Overtime. Osetkowski had career-high of 23 points, also notching his ninth double-double of the year with 13 rebounds

Dylan Osetkowski: towering above

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 17, 2016

Tulane overcomes ECU 100-92 in triple overtime

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 11, 2016

Do or Die Time for Tulane men’s basketball

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Redshirt junior Malik Morgan goes in for a layup during Sunday's matchup against SMU. Morgan finished the game with 10 points but could not lift the Green Wave past the undefeated Mustangs.

Tulane comes close, leaves SMU’s undefeated record unmarred

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
January 18, 2016

No. 19/16 USF bests Tulane 71-67

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
January 13, 2016
The Tulane Athletic Director search committee, led by Doug Hertz, announced Wednesday afternoon that Northern Iowa's Troy Dannen will succeed Rick Dickson. In late September, Dickson announced he would retire in June 2016 after a 15-year tenure. 

Tulane announces new athletic director after week of coaching cuts

Mackenna Barker and Jordan Figueredo
December 2, 2015

Tulane names Troy Dannen new athletic director

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
December 2, 2015
Tulane announces Curtis Johnson's firing

Tulane announces Curtis Johnson’s firing

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
November 29, 2015

Women’s basketball remains dominant

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
November 24, 2015

Tulane drops contest to Southern 90-82 in Baton Rouge

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
November 21, 2015
Stockton signed 3 new recruits to the 2016 class, including Brogan Jones, who is ranked the 15th best post in the country by ESPN

Stockton signs three new recruits to 2016-17 team

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
November 13, 2015

Tulane falls to No. 16 Memphis 41-13 despite early lead

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
November 1, 2015
Senior guard Louis Dabney dribbles past Wake Forest opponent in the Nov. 17 2014 face off in Devlin Fieldhouse. Dabney scored 17 points in the 71-49 loss. 

Madness is Back

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
October 28, 2015
Tulane men's basketball picked last in AAC coaches' preseason poll

Tulane men’s basketball picked last in AAC coaches’ preseason poll

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
October 28, 2015
Head coach Curtis Johnson announced the hiring of Carter Sheridan to serve as the new wide receivers coach and the promotion of Jason Rollins to co-defensive coordinator Tuesday. 

Tulane falls to Temple 49-10

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
October 10, 2015

Athletic Director Rick Dickson announces retirement

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
September 25, 2015
St. Edward's Kipper Nichols spins around Garfield Heights' Raymel Franklin in the second half Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Garfield Heights. (Joshua Gunter/ Northeast Ohio Media Group)

Men’s basketball signee Kipper Nichols granted release, will not attend Tulane

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
Hilliard led the team in rushing for the night, posting eight carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns

Tulane reestablishes confidence in 38-7 win over Maine

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
September 19, 2015
Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee in the 2015 season opener against Duke. Lee threw 24 of 42 for 246 yards, one touchdown, and one interception

Wave faces difficult challenge at Georgia Tech

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
September 11, 2015

New Orleans Saints holds practice at Yulman Stadium

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
August 29, 2015
Athletics' resurgence since Katrina

Athletics’ resurgence since Katrina

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
August 29, 2015

Tulane athletics makes student tickets available online

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
August 23, 2015
Tulane Hall of Fame receiver JaJuan Dawson found dead in Texas lake

Tulane Hall of Fame receiver JaJuan Dawson found dead in Texas lake

Mackenna Barker and Jordan Figueredo
July 20, 2015
Yulman Stadium

Tulane Athletics looks to improve Yulman Stadium fan experience

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
May 27, 2015
Former Tulane cornerback Lorenzo Doss was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday by the Denver Broncos. Doss dialed up 15 interceptions in his three-year collegiate career with the Green Wave. 

Tulane cornerback Lorenzo Doss drafted by Denver Broncos

Mackenna Barker, Online Sports Editor
May 2, 2015

Reily trainer Joe Coleman emphasizes safety, relationship with students

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
April 22, 2015
Riptide mingles with fans in the Wave's 38-21 loss against Georgia Tech Sept. 6 in its inaugural game at Yulman Stadium. 

Opinion: Missing mascot head allows for further transformation of athletics

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
April 14, 2015
The American Athletic Conference named junior Dominik Koepfer as its Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week Tuesday. Koepfer is ranked No. 12 in the country in singles and helped the Green Wave beat No. 20 Tulsa 4-3 Saturday.

Men’s tennis beats No. 20 Tulsa, boasts highest-ranked win since Hurricane Katrina

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
April 8, 2015
Senior guard Danielle Blagg shoots the basketball in the Wave's 57-47 loss against Mississippi State during the first round of the 2015 NCAA tournament March 20 in Durham, N.C. 

Opinion: Tournament appearance serves as testament to Stockton’s coaching

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
March 24, 2015

Conroy’s crew heads into the offseason: Profiling what’s next for the Wave

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
March 14, 2015
Opinion: Wave can start miracle run to NCAA tournament this weekend

Opinion: Wave can start miracle run to NCAA tournament this weekend

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
March 11, 2015
Sophomore guard Leslie Vorpahl looks to pass the ball in a 60-58 win against SMU Jan. 17 at Devlin Fieldhouse. The Wave face defending National Champion and No. 1 Connecticut (22-1, 12-0 AAC) at Connecticut Saturday. 

Opinion: Wave can avenge poor end to regular season in AAC tournament

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
March 3, 2015
Junior guard Louis Dabney dribbles the ball in an exhibition game against Loyola. Dabney scored 17 points in the season opening 71-49 loss to Wake Forest Monday. 

Wave’s sharp shooter Louis Dabney plays for his hometown

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
March 3, 2015
Sophomore guard Jonathan Stark shoots a floater in the 62-55 loss to Tulsa Feb. 25 in Devlin Fieldhouse. Stark averages 11 points per game and 4.3 assists. 

The Stark Factor: Tulane’s dynamic guard

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Former Tulane cornerback Lorenzo Doss was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday by the Denver Broncos. Doss dialed up 15 interceptions in his three-year collegiate career with the Green Wave. 

Former Wave star Doss vies for shot in NFL

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Sophomore guard Leslie Vorpahl looks to pass the ball in a 60-58 win against SMU Jan. 17 at Devlin Fieldhouse. The Wave face defending National Champion and No. 1 Connecticut (22-1, 12-0 AAC) at Connecticut Saturday. 

Opinion: Wave can turn heads win or lose against No. 1 UConn

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
February 11, 2015

Wave must maintain strong defense to rival leaders of AAC

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2015
Head coach Ed Conroy has led an undersized, outweighed and young team to a 13-9 record and the Wave has been competitive in just about every game.

Tulane provides free shuttle service for students to Smoothie King Center Saturday

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
January 22, 2015
Tulane men's basketball huddles before the exhibition game against Loyola. Counting the two graduating seniors in guard Jay Hook and forward Tre Drye, eight players are leaving head coach Ed Conroy's program. 

Men’s basketball shines in AAC play despite trip overtime loss against UCF

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor Oliver Grigg
January 14, 2015
Junior safety Darion Monroe stares down East Carolina quarterback Shane Carden in the Wave's 34-6 loss against ECU Nov. 22 in Greenville, N.C. Monroe has been a leader of Tulane's defense this year. 

Opinion: As season ends, young Wave faces bright future

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
December 3, 2014
Redshirt freshman quarterback Tanner Lee throws a pass in the 38-7 loss against Memphis. Lee threw 3 interceptions in the Homecoming loss. 

Despite elimination from bowl game contention, Johnson vows Wave will not quit

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
November 19, 2014
Sophomore guard Jonathan Stark finishes at the rim in the 87-43 exhibition victory against Loyola New Orleans Wednesday. Stark finished with 4 points and 2 steals.

Men’s basketball start 2014-15 season with exhibition win

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
November 12, 2014
Junior guard Louis Dabney sinks a contested jump shot against New Jersey institute of Technology Nov. 8, 2013 in Devlin Fieldhouse. Dabney led the Green Wave in scoring last season, averaging 15.2 points per game.  

Who to watch: Tulane men’s basketball returns

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
November 11, 2014
Freshman running back Sherman Badie runs the ball in a 31-6 loss against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey. Badie averages 89 rushing yards per game, on 7.2 yards per carry. 

Wave enters bye week hopeful to turn season around

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
October 22, 2014

Defense thrives as Tulane football defeats Connecticut 12-3 under the lights

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
October 12, 2014
The Wave prepare to enter Benson Field at Yulman Stadium before its 35-20 win against Southeastern Louisiana Sept. 13. Tulane enters its first bye week of the 2014-15 season with a record of  1-4, 0-1 AAC. 

Wave needs immediate special teams changes to win

Mackenna Barker, Associate Sports Editor
September 30, 2014
Tulane football looks to rebound, record first win at Yulman

Tulane football looks to rebound, record first win at Yulman

Mackenna Barker, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2014
Yulman Stadium

Green Wave football opens Yulman Stadium era against Georgia Tech

Mackenna Barker, Contributing Reporter & Oliver Grigg
September 3, 2014
Defense struggles as Tulane football falls to Tulsa 38-31 in 2OT

Defense struggles as Tulane football falls to Tulsa 38-31 in 2OT

Mackenna Barker, Contributing Reporter
August 29, 2014

Wave volleyball sets its sights high for 2014-15 season

Mackenna Barker, Contributing Reporter
August 27, 2014
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