Indoor vs. outdoor sports for the summer
Itâs an age old debate. Are sports better played outdoors where they were originally played? Or are they better behind closed doors, where the environment can be controlled?
Author: The Other Press
The Other Press, Douglas College's student newspaper since 1976. Articles, insight and updates from the New West and Coquitlam campuses.
Introducing Jay Tremonti
Last year the menâs volleyball team was in the spotlight. A dominant force on the court, the men had the chance to prove their worth as they hosted the CCAA menâs volleyball championships.
From coastal beaches to inland ones
It felt as if just yesterday, coach Kyra Iannone was discussing her plans for the teamâs future in the upcoming season. Things were looking good with a young squad of hungry athletes. Her fifth year coaching the Royals volleyball team was by far the most successful, in terms of records and accolades.
Las Vegas Desert Rats?
Itâs expansion time! The lucky city? Las Vegas was approved for an NHL franchise in 2017-18. While people who supported the idea are jumping for joy, Iâm a bit more unsure.
Meet your captain
Itâs hard to believe that itâs almost been a year since the Royalsâ womenâs soccer teamâs historic run to Nationals. With the season quickly approaching, there are certain formalities that need to be taken care of.
The Other Presses
Summer is a time of preparation and perspiration for athletes in the off-season, and students are looking to build stronger and leaner bodies.
Brexit and Bregret: the importance of informed voting
The night of the Brexit vote, my family and I watched in mute horror as the online counter showed the UK tilting towards leaving the European Union (EU).
Tickle me pink
Recently I went into Chapters for the first time in a while. The first display case that I saw was filled with colouring books. Off to the right, I saw an entire section of colouring books.
The fuckboy enigma
Every year, the English dictionary is expanded with popular slangs and terms that grew to common use. Last year, it was the word âtwerk,â a popular dance. This year, the word could be âfuckboy.â But what is a fuckboy?
Tabloid junkie
On June 25, the anniversary of the King of Pop, Michael Jacksonâs death, Internet rumour-mill Radar Online published an article claiming that a previously undisclosed stash of child pornography had been discovered by the FBI in their 2003 raid on Jacksonâs Neverland Ranch estate.