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Vol XXXIII No. 33

Thursday, October 7, 1999

  Interhall spirit matters
By BRIAN CHURNEY
Sports Columnist

The steely gray, drizzling sky provided an appropriate backdrop for the epic battle that was to take place. The two teams, legendary for their own reasons, formed on opposite sides of the field. Both wearing blue, the gladiators from both ... [more]


Sanson seeks to end the frustration
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor

Four years ago, Jim Sanson's friends and family from Arizona circled this week's game against Arizona State on their calendars. It was supposed to be a celebration of Sanson's career at Notre Dame and a reunion with childhood teammate and Arizona ... [more]


Hockey rivalry with No. 5 Michigan is fierce
By BILL HART
Associate Sports Editor

After one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, many Notre Dame hockey fans hoped this year's team would provide the same thrills. As it turns out, those fans will not have to wait long. The Irish hockey team starts ... [more]


Klemmer aims for nationals
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Assistant Sports Editor

Senior Alison Klemmer has had endurance throughout her cross country career; the leg speed and finishing kick were the areas where she needed work. She's finally put it all together, making her a top-notch runner with a shot at being a ... [more]


PE shuts down Lyons, secures playoff berth
By STEVE KEPPEL
Sports Writer

Lyons Hall put up a good fight against Blue Division leader Pasquerilla East before falling 6-0 Tuesday night. At first it seemed the Pyros might pick up an easy win as their defense picked off a pass from Lyons quarterback Sara ... [more]


Belles settle for 1-1 tie in overtime
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
Sports Writer

Saint Mary's soccer team tied Albion College in double overtime on Wednesday with a final score of 1-1. "The girls gave a solid effort all around," Coach Jason Milligan said. "It was not the result we would like." The first half ... [more]


Belles try to keep focus against Calvin
By KATIE McVOY
Sports Writer

The Belles volleyball team seeks to improve its MIAA record to 4-1 as it travels to Calvin College to take on the Knights at 7 p.m., Friday. "I think we have a very good chance of winning this weekend," senior Agnes ... [more]