by Deborah Haliday | Apr 21, 2026 | Opinion
In 1978, the women’s basketball Final Four was held at Pauley Pavilion. The championship game was televised by CBS, and more than 9,000 fans filled the arena. I remember it like it was yesterday. We walked into Pauley in full uniform, single file, with very serious...
by Starlette Thomas | Sep 8, 2025 | Opinion
Stay woke. The axiom has recently come under scrutiny and been redefined by conservative politicians as a pejorative term. While now seemingly synonymous with attempts at diversity, equity and inclusion by their liberal colleagues, it is a maxim that dates to the 20th...
by Georgia McKee | Jun 9, 2025 | Opinion
“Nobody cares about women’s sports.” It’s the sentence that echoed through my athletic career. It was whispered in middle school gyms when our basketball games got bumped to Thursdays so the boys could have the “real” Friday night lights. We felt it in...
by Starlette Thomas | Mar 24, 2025 | Opinion
The Trump administration is known for its bans on abortion, paper straws, gender-affirming care, words, and books. It’s all piling up, so it’s hard for many Americans to see their way clear. Some are asking, “How did we get here?” But now the explicit ban on...
