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Ratliffe embraces ’Hawks mantra

Ratliffe embraces ’Hawks mantra

October 21, 2015

By Justin St. Peter Oct. 14, 2015 The Warhawks’ football team’s longstanding mentality is, “pound the rock,” in reference to the program’s ability and tendency to run the football. Senior...

ESPN3 angers football fans

ESPN3 angers football fans

October 1, 2015

By Justin St. Peter Sept. 30, 2015 Imagine watching the Super Bowl and watching your team march down the field and take the lead. There is 30 seconds left, and the opposing team has a chance to win or...

Warhawks trample records

Warhawks trample records

September 25, 2015

September 23, 2015 By Justin St. Peter The No. 1 ranked Warhawks forced as many turnovers (3) as points allowed (3) in a 66-3 route against Finlandia (Michigan) University in their home opener on Sept....

Zero is hero, shutout streak at three games

Zero is hero, shutout streak at three games

September 16, 2015

September 16, 2015 By Justin St. Peter For many soccer teams, giving up fewer than one goal a game is a good accomplishment. The No. 19 (D3soccer.com) Warhawks men’s soccer team is doing that and...

Sophomore midfielder Marie Lesperance

Sixth time’s the charm

September 3, 2015

September 6, 2015 By Josh Sinclair Last season the women’s Warhawks soccer team was picked to win their fifth conference title in a row by the WIAC coaches and sports information directors. This season...

‘Hawks look to return to postseason

September 3, 2015

September 3, 2015 By Justin St. Peter   When men’s soccer head coach Tony Guinn was hired four years ago, he vowed to recruit players from all over the world. That statement is now a reality...

Another award for Leipold

Another award for Leipold

May 6, 2015

May 6, 2015 By Justin St. Peter After an unprecedented string of success as the head coach of the Warhawks football team, Lance Leipold faced uncharted territory after not making the Division III playoffs...

Senior leaps in front of pack

Senior leaps in front of pack

April 22, 2015

April 22, 2015 By Justin St. Peter Lexie Sondgeroth is used to success on the track, whether it be indoor or outdoor. The senior track athlete enters the final stretch of her career as a Warhawk with...

Greek life has positive effect on campus communities

Greek life has positive effect on campus communities

April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015 There are many people who hear all about the bad press that Greek life on college campuses has to offer and instantly associate all people as bad seeds. This instant association...

Warhawks retool and continue winning ways

Warhawks retool and continue winning ways

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015 By Justin St. Peter Following a third-place finish in last year’s NCAA tournament that saw the Warhawks softball team graduate six senior starters, the team came into the year with a...

Call him the master chemist

Call him the master chemist

March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015 By Justin St. Peter It’s the game within the game. Whenever the men’s basketball team makes a good play, the crowd turns to the bench and watches the team go crazy. One player...

’Hawks season ends early

’Hawks season ends early

March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015 By Justin St. Peter The Warhawks were on the wrong side of history when the Defiance College Yellow Jackets recorded its first NCAA tournament win in a 83-71 loss in the first round of...

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