Archives - Danielle Douglas
Sports
Title IX continues to bridge gender equality and sports
A little over 40 years ago, Title IX of the United States Education Amendments of 1972 was signed. But, what is Title IX? It’s a question that a lot of students may have, particularly those who participate in athletics. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Title IX is a “federal law that prohibits discrimination […]
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With back-to-back shutouts, field hockey builds momentum
The UR women’s soccer team lost to Nazareth College in a double-overtime heartbreaker on Tuesday. After the 1-0 loss, the ‘Jackets became 4-3-1 on the year as they completed the non-conference portion of their highly—competitive schedule. Nazareth senior Danielle Wilkin scored the lone goal of the game, with 40 seconds remaining in double overtime, off […]
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Tom Brady, the machine
Let’s go back a few years. Coming into the 2007 season, Tom Brady had already won three Super Bowls. As “the man” in New England, Tom Terrific was already considered by many to be one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. The rings were certainly proof enough for some people. However, there […]
From the Athlete's Perspective
Women’s rugby controls conference
The women’s rugby team, the Sledgehammers, of which I am a member, are surely living up to their name by hammering through their league. After only three weeks, the club team currently stands first in the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Women’s West Conference, with a total of 13 points accumulated from their two […]
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Men’s soccer takes on Rochester rivals
University of Rochester Men’s Soccer picked up a win over the RIT Tigers with a score of 3-2. The ‘Jackets move to 3-2-1 on the year with conference play quickly approaching. The win over RIT was quite a thriller for the ‘Jackets. “It’s always fun to play against another Rochester team, so we were all […]
Athlete of the Week
Daniel Bronson – Football
This past weekend, the University of Rochester football team opened their season against the Catholic University of America. UR beat them comfortably 45-28, becoming UR’s highest-scoring opening game since 1892. Quarterback Daniel Bronson had an extremely impressive showing, completing 19 of 33 passes for 237 yards, as well as 98 yards rushing. Bronson tallied five […]
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Field hockey starts season on winning streak
The University of Rochester field hockey team had a very successful weekend as they defeated both SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Utica. Against New Paltz, the ‘Jackets came out strong and fast with a goal from senior Mimi Adar during the first seven minutes of play coming off a Claire Dickerson assist. Adar nailed another […]
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The Rugby World Cup (and why you should care)
I don’t understand why you would need any convincing. Rugby is a sport that began when a bored English schoolboy picked up a soccer ball and ran. It’s a sport that led to the birth of basketball and influenced the rules of American football. It’s a sport that is nearly two hundred years old, and […]
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Home tournament sweep signals bright future for volleyball
The Yellowjackets took the volleyball court with a 2-2 record before finishing their home stand Tuesday night with a final record of 7-2. That statistic alone allows for an assumption to be made: University of Rochester volleyball has been rejuvenated and is ready to compete this year. This past weekend, UR Volleyball competed in a […]
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Federer and Djokovic: Two legends of the game clash
When Roger Federer’s game is discussed, it is often with language like “beauty” and “grace.” His elegance is often referenced, his smoothness lauded continually. Lines are just starting to appear on the face of the Swiss legend, though he still moves as if he’s 25. Some have described watching him play as a “religious experience,” […]
