Paulo Dybala and the art of being second

How does it feel to be good, but not quite good enough? Otto Fritton PZ ’27 explores the confusing career of footballer Paulo Dybala, feeling as though some chapters were left unwritten for the Juventus regular and Argentine international.

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A new voice on Sixth Street: MJ Newsom debuts as P-P’s full-time sports broadcaster

It’s well past midnight, and MJ Newsom’s still not asleep—in fact, he’s in the middle of memorizing the height, weight, hometown, grade and stats of Pomona-Pitzer’s (P-P) starting quarterback. Who is Newsom, and why does he even care? Well, he’s P-P’s new play-by-play broadcaster, making a spotting board for Grady Russo.

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‘What else can I say but that soccer is my favorite thing?’: On losing a fall 2020 season

“It’s my favorite thing. And I could do it at any time, with anyone, in any place. High level, recreational league or pick up. And I miss it.” Harper Rubin CM ’21 reflects on losing his senior-year soccer season and using the sport as a “guiding force” in the pandemic.

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