PinnedCreate at Your Own Risk: Inside How an Industry Turned to ChaosGREENWOOD, S.C. — Working in the sports world can be a dream come true. Going to games, meeting players, and creating amazing content. But its not always the about the highs — but about the deepest depths of its problems. For many, this is what you dream of. The rush…Sports9 min readSports9 min read
Jan 24Off The Record: Inside Lander Athletics ‘The Growl’ PodcastGREENWOOD, S.C. — The voices of Lander University’s athletic department do their best at commentating and announcing for our athletes — yet they do most of their talking away from the sidelines. Every Monday night, following a hard-fought outing of basketball, wrestling or perhaps soccer, three of Lander Athletics’ own…Basketball4 min readBasketball4 min read
Nov 18, 2021Leading by Example: Inside Life, Lacrosse, and LeadershipGREENWOOD, S.C. — For a few captains on the 2022 Lander Men’s Lacrosse team, the opportunity isn’t just about leading the team, but about leading change. In the final preseason game of 2021, Van Taylor Stadium couldn’t keep the noise level down. After dropping two straight games to conference opponents…Lacrosse8 min readLacrosse8 min read
Nov 11, 2021Taking a Swing: Inside Chris Fortenberry’s move to U.S GolfGREENWOOD, S.C. — Coming back to the United States was different. The atmosphere, the people, even the roads. But one thing remained the same for junior Chris Fortenberry — golf. “It felt like living off the grid,” Fortenberry said describing Costa Rica, the country he spent the first years of…Golf7 min readGolf7 min read
Nov 2, 2021Filming With Purpose to RepeatGREENWOOD, S.C. — Filmmakers across campus have flocked to the challenge of the Lander University Film Festival, all attempting to have their film take top prize. For one group however, their goal isn’t simply to win, but to repeat. Founded in 2010, the Lander University Film Festival was started with…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Oct 12, 2021A New Home Away from Home: Inside Roberta Armani’s Life of Traveling and TennisGREENWOOD, S.C. — Through tennis, the pandemic and pure enjoyment, the 20-year-old Lander star has travelled all over the world — yet has found a home in Greenwood, South Carolina. The courts at the Joe Cabri Tennis Center laid mostly quiet, as the breeze of a cloudy October morning swept…Tennis6 min readTennis6 min read
Oct 5, 2021How Russell Wilson Historically Loses MVPsRussell Wilson is quietly having a good season; something he seems to be making a career out of. The 32-year old is playing in his 10th season as an NFL quarterback, commanding the Seattle Seahawks for all 10 of those years. Despite his career accomplishments of a Super Bowl victory…Seahawks3 min readSeahawks3 min read
Sep 30, 2021Why Sports Photos Mean MoreGREENWOOD, S.C. — The field was quiet as a USC Aiken midfielder chased after a deflected pass that saw itself rolling out of bounds. It was a break in action for the first time in a few minutes, giving players on both sides a chance to catch their breath. Max…Sports5 min readSports5 min read
Sep 16, 2021The Bearcats Dominate in a 3–0 Victory During Their Home OpenerGREENWOOD, S.C. — The final play of the night summed up the performances of both teams, as Lander’s Christina Aguayo’s hit sailed smoothly over the net, only for Belmont Abbey to fumble the return, resulting in an error and a 3–0 Bearcat victory during their home opener. The Lander Bearcats…5 min read5 min read
Sep 7, 2021One Comeback Falls Short as #9 Notre Dame defeats FSU, While Another One Lifts Us UpTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With just 0:40 left to play, Florida State kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailed a field goal that completed the Seminoles’ incredible 18-point comeback. The crowd roared as the kick fell through the bright yellow uprights to bring the score even with a top-10 team in #9 Notre Dame…Footbal5 min readFootbal5 min read
