Volume 43, Issue 13. Today is
April 18 , 2006
SPORTS

Baseball cruising along as No. 2 team in nation

With a current record of 33-12, Thunderbird baseball is having a great season thus far. But considering that MCC has made the playoffs 17 times in the last 20 years, it’s not much of a surprise.

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photos by Ami Johnson

Thunderbird tennis teams head in opposite direction

It has been an unusual year for the Lady T-Birds tennis team.
In 32 years with Penny Powell at the helm coaching the women, the team had never experienced a losing season until the 2006 season. The team has a mere 4-8 record in the ACCAC and is 7-10 overall.

 


Thunderbird softball gaining momentum before playoffs

Shaking off a rough start to the 2006 season, the MCC softball team has gotten into a good groove as of late and are playing outstanding ball.
The Thunderbirds have moved into second place in the ACCAC’s Division A standings after surpassing Glendale Community College with an overall record of 33-15-1.

 


Tillman’s legacy serves as reminder of sacrifice for those who give sacrifice

It will soon be two years since the death of Pat Tillman.
It is something that I thought would never happen in the first place, but is now something that makes my stomach turn every time it is discussed.
And it’s not only because he was killed by friendly fire, but because of the lies and cover-ups.