Malik Laffoon is a senior sports marketing major. He has been a member of the men’s basketball team since he began his freshman year at AU and is listed on the roster as a 6-foot-2 point guard. From his freshman year to his senior year, he has scored over 1,000 points, which is a record he broke on Feb. 28, 2020. His ability to score so many points may be due to his intense desire to put in the work to get better, as well as his pre-game ritual of trying to shoot as many shots as … [Read more...]
Adelphi’s unpredictable game of ‘Whose Ball’
Most people that show up to a basketball game expect to see a fast-paced competitive sport with at least five players on both teams. However, if you show up to a basketball game during season three intramurals to cheer on your peers, you may be surprised to see that the game you watch is exactly the opposite of what you expected. Five years ago in the winter of 2015, the men’s social club Adelphi birthed the idea of “Whose Ball.” The inspiration for the name of “Whose Ball” came from … [Read more...]
Senior Spotlight: Thomas Parker
Thomas Parker is a senior sports marketing major. He is an outfielder on the AU baseball team, and his final season is quickly approaching. Parker enjoys baseball for many reasons, but one of his favorite things about being on the AU team is creating long-lasting relationships with his teammates. From his freshman year to his senior year, he has made friends that will remain friends for life. One of these friends is a fellow senior, Joe Moran, who Parker claims he can take … [Read more...]
Cheerleaders remain optimistic
The AU cheerleading program has seen many cheerleaders and different leadership throughout the last decade. Whether the squad is comprised of 10 or 20 cheerleaders, each member has brought dedication and talent to Ravens’ sporting events. However, despite the school spirit that the squad embodies, it is possible that cheerleaders have been misunderstood for quite some time. Cheer squad coach and recent AU graduate of the class of 2019, Audrey Aslinger, appreciates the … [Read more...]
Senior spotlight
Sabrina Morrison is a senior exercise science major. She has been playing soccer since she was three years old. When her senior season ended in the fall, she missed the fun and family environment that being on a team offered. When her last soccer season ended, she decided to play lacrosse. “When I showed up on the first day of lacrosse, we instantly bonded,” said Morrison. “In soccer, we always talked about being a family, but lacrosse is also a family, and I can see that the coaches … [Read more...]
A look at lacrosse: What is it?
Last year, the AU athletic program welcomed a new sport: lacrosse. Although many students were interested in the sport, some students may still find themselves asking what exactly the sport is. According to Jacob Ashton, head coach of the men’s lacrosse team, lacrosse is a combination of various sports. “The game is exciting and engaging,” said Ashton. “It is a lot of sports all in one. It is similar to hockey and basketball, and there are many soccer concepts, too. You also can see … [Read more...]
2020 vision for Raven athletic program
As student-athletes and coaches in the AU athletic program, it is each individual’s goal to be better than what he or she was the year before. While each year brings something different for each sport, the year 2020 seems to promise something special. According to assistant athletic director and women’s soccer coach Jennifer Mhyre, the year “2020 is another opportunity to continue to strengthen each program and see students excel not only on the field but grow in all areas of … [Read more...]