They say a team that sticks together wins together, and for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s soccer team, who played two games this week in honor of their eight seniors graduating after this season, unity was the key to success. “We’ve been doing well during the season, and although we’ve had a
Author: Kris Brackmann
Pitcavage Runs on Dedication, Leadership in Final Season
There are very few awake before sunrise on a daily basis here on the 5C campuses. Even less likely are you to find students who are excited to be up and running at six in the morning. And yet, a chorus of feet take to the trails, grass and cement
Tanner Hoke Elevates Her Teammates With Sets and Positive Energy
The outside hitter jumps up to meet the net and smacks the ball right down the line. The crowd goes wild in awe. “Kill by CMS!” is blasted through the PA system and resounds across the gym. Her teammates join in and congratulate her on the amazing attack. Then the
First-Year, Dual-Sport Athlete Lets His Play Do the Talking
Towering over the defenders at an impressive 6’4”, with lightening-quick feet and a graceful touch, is Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ (5-4-1, 5-4-1 SCIAC) forward Michael Wagenveld CM ’18. Some people who know Wagenveld describe him as a quiet guy on the surface, but those who have seen him play on the pitch know
Athenas Dig Out Victory Over Sagehens
The Linde Activities Center was packed to its full capacity on the night of Sept. 27 as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team (14-4, 5-1 SCIAC) battled Pomona-Pitzer (9-6, 3-3 SCIAC) in four grueling sets. This time the Athenas came out on top, winning 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22). With the offensive
CMS Starts Strong in SCIAC Play With Three Victories
With a tough schedule looming on the horizon, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team (12-3, 3-0 SCIAC) prepared by clinching their first three conference wins this past week. CMS began with a win in their home opener vs. the California Institute of Technology (0-8, 0-3 SCIAC) on Sept. 19. They held the
Volleyball Goes Back to the Basics in Texas
After a successful 2013 season, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team (9-3, 0-0 SCIAC) strives to continue their momentum and make another appearance at the NCAA tournament. Last season the Athenas broke a 16-year NCAA appearance drought and set a school record with 25 wins before falling to Colorado College in the
The Power of Prevention: Why I Believe in Teal Dot
The Dalai Lama once remarked, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.” But most of us have found ourselves hoping for change, as opposed to creating it. Quite frankly, I am tired of leaving change up to someone else. As a rising leader in our community, I
Sagehens Too Much for Athenas
Entering the SCIAC tournament as the No. 2 seed, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s water polo team got past Chapman University and Whittier College to face Pomona-Pitzer in finals of the SCIAC Championships. CMS blew past No. 7 Chapman (11-24, 4-8 SCIAC) with a 12-6 victory on Friday, April 25 and then
Woodward Comes Through, Sagehens Topple Athenas
As promised, the Sixth Street rivals put on an intense battle in Axelrod Pool on Saturday, April 19, as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Pomona-Pitzer women’s water polo teams faced off for their last regular-season matchup. The Sagehens jumped out to an early lead, fended off an Athena comeback, and scored the