Hello, Bearcat Fan! Conference seasons are now underway for all fall sports, and ‘Cats supporters are hurting for a hero. Will volleyball or men’s soccer right the ship? Will women’s soccer channel a righteous avenging spirit and embarrass their doubters? Will football blow expectations out of the water by winning a conference game? We at The Collegian know that the only safe bet is that all bets are off. … Let’s go to the news!
Football. 0-72. Linfield. For generations, philosophers have grappled with the notion of evil. If one accepts perception as unrelated to the world in and of itself, evil can be disregarded as a mystery, unfit for human understanding. But if God doesn’t have a plan, or if the unity of causal relations (or lack thereof) bears no resemblance to humanity, what comfort do we have in the face of evil? Of course, we have only vicious and uncompromising responsibility. The ‘Cats are heading to Spokane next. …
Women’s soccer lost out on a point at Whitman in the dying minutes of Saturday’s game (1-2) but turned around and routed No. 4 Whitworth the next day 3-0.
Men’s soccer continues to struggle to find its footing: they lost 0-2 to Whitman and 1-4 to Whitworth over the weekend. History will show they have good odds in their upcoming matches against the Boxers, Wildcats and Pioneers if they can keep their heads.
Men’s cross-country was the best DIII team at the Willamette Invitational, finishing 13th overall. Morgan Shaw (’27) had a strong showing for the women.
Volleyball improved to 2-4 in conference after falling to Whitworth 2-3 but getting the better of Whitman 3-2.
Triathlon is gearing up for the West National Qualifier.
In the world of sport: Pete Rose passed away at 83, unranked Vanderbilt upset then No. 1 ‘Bama, and Kaitlin Clark won WNBA rookie of the year.
Consider in the coming weeks: Who are the summer-leaguers taking over the John, how is the athletics department settling into a post-Shevlin world, and has anyone else noticed that despite being well over a month into the school year, the first-years seem almost … joyful? Who are they, and what do they want?