Spring 2009 - Issue 5

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Sports: April 18, 2011

Women’s tennis flourishes through Pac-West play

James Gerber, Staff writer

The Chaminade Silverswords women’s tennis team is currently 5-8 overall and 3-5 in the Pacific West Conference. The Silverswords have performed at an exceptional level during the past couple of weeks by beating teams such as College of Idaho and UH-Hilo. The swords are currently fighting their way to the Pac West championships and regionals, which they are capable of doing just that.

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An NBA postseason to remember

Ale Pardi, Staff writer

After an exhilarating NCAA tournament, basketball fans can now turn their undivided attention toward the NBA Playoffs. The NBA’s postseason starts on Saturday, April 16, and is set out to be as dramatic and entertaining as ever.

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For the love of the game

Chelsi Walls, Staff writer

Fresh cut grass, the smell of dew in the morning air, the sound of the metal cleats trampling over the asphalt, and the roar of the crowd when the home team scores. Sounds like a Major League Baseball game? To me, this sounds like my life for the past 13 years.

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From zero to hero

Jordan Wong, Staff writer

A humble, 21-year-old local from Haiku, Maui, went from being a quiet underground surfer to one of the most talked about surfers in the world overnight. Matt Meola was awarded  $100,000 for a mere three-minute video clip contest.

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