Author Archives: Kristen Coppola
Media Spill: Comments on 2 Recent Coach Stories
Every day, I consume sports. When I’m home doing homework, making dinner or relaxing, I’ve got ESPN on the TV. In the car, I’m tuned in to 92.1 The Ticket. This week I’ve heard two stories almost everywhere I go. …
4 Hogs with SEC Awards
Four Razorbacks will be recognized at the 2013 Gymnastics Southeastern Conference Awards. Katherine Grable and Kelci Lewis are on the All-SEC team, while Keara Glover and Sydnie Dillard were named to the SEC All-Freshman team. The four gymnasts are the …
Arkansas-ASU Benefit Not Entirely Beneficial to State
Fans of the Arkansas State Red Wolves have been itching to play the Razorbacks since they were still Indians. This has been — and will probably continue to be — a great debate in Arkansas. However, some representatives from the …
Don’t Let 4 Games Ruin an Outlook
The Razorbacks began the season ranked No. 1. Oh, how the message boards lit up and the fan base was ecstatic with the promise of the 2013 season and another return to Omaha, Neb. Fast-forward one month. The Diamond Hogs …
Hogs Fall Short of the Sweep
After two days of beating the West Illinois Leathernecks by a combined 16-3, the Arkansas Razorbacks dropped the series final 7-5 Sunday afternoon. Three errors in the fourth inning culminated in three runs, giving the Leathernecks a lead that the …
Let’s Rekindle the Romance With America’s First Love
This weekend marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. Now, I’m not confused. I’m well aware that it’s February, and I’m not referring to Valentine’s Day. I’m referring to baseball season. College baseball starts this weekend …
It’s an Incredibly Big Decision, Don’t Make It Harder
My senior year of high school was tumultuous to say the least. Between the typical dramas of friendships, prom, tests and a little brother, I was busy enough. Add on the stress of applying to college and the peer pressure …
Arkansas Abortion Bill Threatens Women’s Right to Choose
Two bills that passed in the Arkansas Senate will make it much more difficult for women in the state to get abortions. One bill, which is the strictest in the nation, has many in the state, including Gov. Mike …
Why I’m Not Picking a Winner for the Super Bowl
I feel like every year sports columnists across the nation muse about what a fabulous season the NFL has graced us with. Each year has its unspeakable injuries, its comeback stories, its rookie phenoms. This year is no different. It …
The Question of Clutch: Performing Under Pressure
It is said that Peyton Manning doesn’t have it but that his little brother Eli does. It was debated about LeBron James until last year. It was immediately stamped on St. Louis’ hometown hero David Freese after the 2011 World …
A Look Into the No. 1 Ranked Hogs’ Pitching
Last year, the Arkansas pitching staff posted an ERA of 2.83 and carried the Razorback baseball team to a College World Series appearance. This year, junior right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek and senior left-hander Randall Fan have two of the weekend …
What Gets Blood Pumping When It’s Still Winter?
Four weeks from today, you can find me in Walmart. I’ll be loading my cart with hot chocolate mix and Toasti Toes to prepare for the bitter cold beginning of Razorback baseball. I’ve already made my cooler, complete with the …
Autism Support Program Helps Students Achieve
She is soft-spoken and often closes her eyes while talking with her peer mentor. She gestures with her hands whenever she is not clasping them tightly. She communicates adequately but thinks over each answer before responding. Freshman Bethany Lewis thought …
Intellectual Property Issues Arise Regarding Note-Sharing Website
Intellectual property has become an issue at the UA between professors and students with the rising popularity of a note-sharing website. Notehall was started in 2007 for students to buy notes from other students. The company keeps 50 percent of …
Listen Up: Behave Yourselves Razorback Fans
By Kristen Coppola April 18, 2013
Sunday, I sat in the Hog Pen at Baum Stadium for five hours and got a royal sunburn. I was close to the front and my splendid assistant editor picked our seats next to a large pack of LSU fans. …
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