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Jeremy Castro

Jeremy Castro has 13 articles published.

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Happy birthday, monsieur Wenger

It was 2012: the first Avengers movie debuted, Jeremy Lin was the biggest thing in the NBA, Rick Santorum was a thing and Hollywood convinced us the Mayan calendar had it out for us all (we sure showed those guys). A lot has changed. I was in seventh grade. Middle school, avoiding any and all… Keep Reading

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Being a Sports Commentator

Pick one of your favorite, most vivid sports memories. Mine? January 4, 2006. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The University of Texas vs. University of Southern California. The two best teams in the country. The National Championship. I remember being more excited for this game more than most, if any at that point in… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Athletic trainers’ role and their importance

Tucked away in the basement of the Reilly Center, just off Bob Lanier court, sits the the heart of St. Bonaventure athletics: the athletic trainers’ office. This office has seven athletic trainers who take on the responsibility of treating St. Bonaventure’s student-athletes. Weekday hours for St. Bonaventure athletic trainers start at 8 a.m. and end… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

The State of the New York Yankees

The New York Yankees, barring some sort of extinction-level disaster, are heading back to the postseason. Aaron Boone, in his first year as a manager, has guided the Bronx bombers to a 90+ win season. The team is uber talented, including, in theory, one of the most dangerous bullpens and two of the better rookies… Keep Reading

Cross Country/SPORTS

Logan Caruso: a Bonaventure story

Injuries and family make this freshman unique Freshman cross country runner, Logan Caruso, has already written his name in the St. Bonaventure record books. The Bradford, Pennsylvania native ran the fourth fastest 5k time in Bonaventure history at the Little Three Championship on Sept. 1, finishing with a time of 16 minutes and 22 seconds.… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Athletes are opening up. What’s next?

The National Basketball Association had plenty of strong storylines during its most recent season to keep people talking. LeBron James got to his eighth straight NBA Finals, and then his subsequent move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors winning another title and just being great at basketball. Kawhi Leonard sitting out the majority of… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Sudbrook wins 700th

St. Bonaventure head baseball coach Larry Sudbrook has achieved a great deal in his three-decade career with the Bonnies. The 63-year-old is now in his thirty-third season at the helm of the Bonaventure baseball team. In this period, Sudbrook and his teams have amassed a number of accolades and achievements, including three Atlantic 10 Coach… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

World Cup preview

In just under two months, the eyes of the world will converge upon the greatest sporting spectacle there is: The FIFA World Cup. This iteration of the World Cup — the 21st in history ­— kicks off on June 14, when the host nation, Russia, takes on Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Twelve… Keep Reading

Baseball/SPORTS

Alternative routes to Bona’s

The members of the St. Bonaventure baseball team come together as a collective unit on the baseball field, but their journeys to the campus are vastly different. About a third of the team originates from different levels of college athletics, including other Division I, Division II, Division III and community colleges. Ten out of the… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

Thank you, seniors

I am a believer in speaking for yourself. However, an exception can be made in this case. I think I speak for all Bonnies basketball fans when I say, “Thank you, seniors.” This was my first year as a fan of St. Bonaventure basketball. As an incoming freshman from New Jersey with no real ties… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Junction of faith and sports

Whether it is Sunday morning Mass, friars walking around campus or the name itself, St. Bonaventure’s religious roots are well-known. However, an underlooked aspect of religion and faith on campus is the connection with athletics. Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA) mission at St. Bonaventure “is to provide spiritual, emotional and social support to St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

Still Skeptical of US Soccer

Last week, Carlos Cordeiro was elected the new President of the United States Soccer Federation, replacing former president Sunil Gulati after 12 years in charge. Cordeiro, the vice-president of the federation under Gulati, won the election with 68.6 percent of the vote after three rounds of voting. In his acceptance speech, Cordeiro was thankful and… Keep Reading

Softball/SPORTS

Indoor training gets softball ready for season

Despite the winter weather that is still impacting Western New York, the St. Bonaventure women’s softball team is approaching the start of its season. In the meantime, the team is working hard in preseason, with Butler gym as its temporary home. Senior pitcher Josie Borysevicz described just how the team has been preparing for the… Keep Reading

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