2008 Woodie Awards
Sports Articles
Steroids still exist
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In 1998, he was compared to baseballs greats Babe Ruth and Roger Maris and was hailed as one of the most celebrated players of all time. Four years after his retirement, Mark McGwire's image was tarnished. In a nationally televised March 17, 2005, meeting with the House Committee on Oversight and Government reform, McGwire's repeated statement of, "I'm not here to talk about the past," was replayed on televisions and quoted in newspapers around the world.
Baseball's magical season comes to a close, but bright future lies ahead
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With a soft line-out off the bat of junior outfielder Jake Thelen, the 2008 Warrior baseball team saw its season end, at the NCAA Western Regional Championship in Chico, Calif. But, despite a disappointing ending at Nettleton Stadium, the Warriors' ride through the 2008 season was one of thrilling victory, perseverance and grit.
Completion of sports complex in doubt
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Completion of the much-anticipated Student Recreation Center remains in dispute while student government representatives are looking for ways to compensate students whose $80 fees will be going toward paying for the structure, but may never get the opportunity to use it.
Behind the scenes of the NCAA scholarship system
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For college hopefuls, money can be a huge factor. For student athletes, the factor could be lessened with the possibility of acquiring a sports scholarship. Arielle Kann, 23, went through a similar plight as she decided which college she would attend in the fall of 2003.
Women's tennis back on the Stanislaus scene
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Spring is not going to be the only season for love around California State University, Stanislaus. CSU Stanislaus is resurrecting woman's tennis in fall of 2008 and will be starting completely from scratch with new coaches, players and refinished courts. The sport is being brought back after being discontinued due to state budget cuts in 1991 to benefit the Athletic Department's goals of expanding opportunities for students to play sports, as well as, the over all interest of the school.