Hey! My name is Zaria Flippin, and I am the new Head Sports Editor at The News. I am also the Editor-in-Chief of The Warbler.
I am a junior majoring in sports media relations and minoring in social...
Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 22, 2023
My love for sports started when I was young. I have played baseball since I was five, football since I was in the fourth grade, and even though I was not the best at them I had a fun time playing when...
Oh boy, who let me back in the kitchen? Because I’m cooking once again (yes, mom, I know you shouldn’t start a sentence with “because” but you’re not my editor so boom, get roasted).
On June...
The Charleston softball teams share their thoughts on their win against Mount Zion, as well as share their game plan for their match at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria for the state championship.
For...
When I took the sports editor position for the The News, I never imagined how big of an impact it would have on my life.
I previously served as assistant sports editor under Adam Tumino and I am forever...
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 28, 2023
Working with The News was one of the greatest honors of my life thus far and I will never forget all of the people I got to meet, interview, and cover in just one year.
Though I wish I could have worked...
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 19, 2023
Mental health awareness and sexual assault awareness are two of the biggest things that need to be talked about and seen when it comes to college athletics.
While these things have been talked about,...
Kate and Autumn step away from their usual sports discussions to talk about something closer to the pod's name: emotions and mental health. How do you balance school, work, sports and your mental wellbeing?
Kate and Autumn are joined by special guest Katlynn Gill (@katlynn_gill), a TikTok influencer, sports reporter at the University of Tennessee Knoxville Daily Beacon and "Wisconsin Sports' Biggest Fan."...
Kate and Autumn are back from break! This week, they discuss all of the many sports events happening soon, as well as an upcoming visit from Eastern Illinois University alum Jimmy Garoppolo.
Kate and Autumn are joined by guest Zaria Flippin, Warbler editor-in-chief and fellow sports journalist! They discuss the OVC results, Zaria’s inspirations, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and GardenScapes....
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