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New coach brings optimism, fresh start to season
Sunday, September 5th, 2010


With a new coach, new players and a new season, the St. Ben’s volleyball team is excited to start playing games and working toward its ultimate goal to win. Nicole Hess joined the coaching staff this year as head coach. Hess spent the last seven seasons coaching at St. Kate’s. She brings a lot of [...]


Brazil hosts USA D3 All-Stars
Sunday, September 5th, 2010


Two players from the St. Johns basketball team spent their final weeks of summer in Brazil. Senior Aaron Burtzel and junior Andy Burns competed on a national team, called the USA D3 All-Stars, from August 3-12. SJU assistant basketball coach, Pat McKenzie, joined the two Johnnies. Their talent and reputation on the St. John’s basketball [...]


It’s Tebow, what’s not to love?
Sunday, September 5th, 2010


At first glance you might think I would lump myself in with those who “love to hate” the Denver Broncos rookie quarterback and first round draft pick. On the contrary, I’d like to clarify that, as a lifelong Florida Gator fan I, in fact, declare Mr. Tebow to be one of the greatest college football [...]


Haws coaching tradition continues at SJU
Sunday, September 5th, 2010


John Haws is following the footsteps of his father and grandfather as he takes over as head coach of the St. John’s soccer team. Pat Haws retired as the winningest coach in Minnesota college men’s soccer history, leading the Johnnies to a 341-140-50 (.689) record and a 218-77-31 (.716) MIAC record in 37 seasons. He [...]


Johnnie shoots his way to stardom
Saturday, May 1st, 2010


Brace Hemmelgarn has had a big year. The SJU sophomore  photographer and graphic designer has seen his career blossom. His experiences, including exposure in Sports Illustrated and photo assignments at Target Field, are the envy of both photographers and sports fans alike. “I was just doing it for fun, I never expected any of this so soon,” [...]


Vikings draft is an epic fail
Saturday, May 1st, 2010


First of all with this being the last issue, I want to thank all of you who read my articles throughout the year. I really need to start sending my articles to the teams and people I write about because clearly the Minnesota Vikings organization needs some help.


Blazer sets pole vault record
Saturday, May 1st, 2010


First-year Danielle Busch has made a noticeable improvement as a sprinter and pole vaulter for the Blazer track & field team. Recently Busch was named the MIAC Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for her latest accomplishment in pole vaulting. Busch tied for first place in the pole vault at the Manitou Classic April [...]


Golfers on a hot streak
Saturday, May 1st, 2010


As the Johnnie golf team competes in their last regular meet of the season against St. Thomas, they look forward to finishing their exceptional season with a trip to nationals. This spring the team has been able to go undefeated against all D3 opponents. They placed first at the Gustavus College Invite on April 19, [...]


Hauff sets record, Blazers ready for Carleton
Saturday, April 24th, 2010


After a fourth place finish last weekend at the St. Thomas invitational, St. Ben’s golf team made great strides in its goal to advance to nationals this year. The Blazers are led by sophomore Kathryn Hauff, who finished second individually with a score of 149, which is the lowest score in program history.


First-year shines in No. 1 role
Saturday, April 24th, 2010


First-year student Fabricio Moncada has made a huge impression on the St. John’s tennis team this season. He has stood out in both singles and doubles and has been a key contributor to the team.