Inside the life of an athlete
March 8, 2017
Filed under Full Disclosure, Sports
Nothing makes an athlete happier than playing the sport they love, whether it is preparing for the upcoming season with offseason workouts or stepping out onto the field or court to open the season. There's just something about those sweaty workout shirts, the double practice days and the bruises all...
Men’s basketball team holds promise this season
December 11, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Full Disclosure, Sports
The Chico State men's basketball team is sacrificing its winter break to defend its home court. The team currently holds a 7-2 overall record and is 1-1 in its conference. The Wildcats' two losses came from the top competitors they have faced this year, the University of Arizona Wildcats and the San...
Women’s basketball needs momentum win
December 8, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Full Disclosure, Sports
The Chico State women's basketball team has struggled to find a win in its conference, with a 0-2 record.Despite the successful scoring nights of several players on the Wildcats roster, the team has fallen short because of turnovers and poor shooting. To avoid posting a 5-15 conference record as it did...
Referees reign over games
December 8, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Football, Full Disclosure, Soccer, Sports
Since the 2012 NFL lockout, the officiating staff of sports has continued to expand the black spot on its once pristine record.It's not only football, and it's certainly not limited to the professional league. Even at the collegiate level, one bad call can determine an entire game and alter a players...
Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong
November 7, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Full Disclosure, Sports
Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on some impressive players and chose to utilize its key returners who can stabilize the team. Senior...
Full Disclosure: Women’s basketball look towards leaders for success
October 31, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Full Disclosure, Sports
A heartbreaking six-game losing streak finished off the Chico State women's basketball team last year and left them with a 5-15 conference record. The team tied for last place in its conference and had most of its problems on the road with a 1-9 away record. A lack of defense allowed other teams to...
Full Disclosure: Student-athletes getting paid
October 25, 2016
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Full Disclosure, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Track and field, Volleyball
The only difference between college athletes and high school athletes is the workload. Although the collegiate level is more competitive, with only 7.8 percent of all athletes able to compete, the players are treated the same. There is no benefit available for the athletes who suffer broken bones an...
NCAA foggy on concussion policies
October 13, 2016
Filed under Full Disclosure, Soccer, Sports
Editor’s note: Full Disclosure is a weekly analysis of athletics concerning programs at Chico State. Concussions aren't limited to football, and they don't usually stop at one. Athletes are 41 percent more likely to have another concussion after their first, according to a study done by Cedarv...
Full Disclosure: Cross Country
October 6, 2016
Filed under Cross Country, Full Disclosure, Sports
Editor's note: Full Disclosure is a weekly analysis of the athletic program at Chico State. The Chico State cross country team has continued to dominate their league this season and rank number one in the West once again. Men's cross country The men's cross country team made history last ye...
Women’s Golf still unsteady
October 3, 2016
Filed under Full Disclosure, Golf, Sports
The women's golf team has gotten off to a shaky start this season, with a third and seventh place finish in the first two tournaments of the year. The team is lead by senior Abbey McGrew who has two top ten finishes this season and had a career-best finish in the Academy of Art invitational by snagging...
Men’s golf team picking up the slack
October 2, 2016
Filed under Full Disclosure, Golf, Sports
The Chico State men's golf team has succeeded early in their season, with a first and a second place finish in their first two invitationals. The success the 'Cats have enjoyed comes in spite of recently losing their head coach TL Brown. The team was ranked first in the nation after their performance...
Volleyball team finds success early
September 29, 2016
Filed under Full Disclosure, Sports, Volleyball
The Chico State women's volleyball team opened up their season with an impressive 6-3 record and has expanded upon it by going 2-0 in the CCAA. The 'Cats owe their success primarily to the lethal combination of their junior outside hitter Olivia Mediano, and their senior setter Torey Thompson. Mediano...
