Sports

How the Season Wound Up

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:April 22, 2021
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The past spring semester for Millsaps' athletes may have been one of the wildest in the history of the college. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all spring and fall sports…

Athlete Coronavirus Testing Types and Procedures

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:April 5, 2021
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Back in December of 2020, the Southern Athletic Association officially announced that sports would be returning in January of 2021. The SAA released many guidelines that each competing college would…

Southern Athletic Association’s Policies and Testing Protocol Explained

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:March 8, 2021
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Sports are back at Millsaps, and athletes all around campus are glad to be back. The HAC, track, and practice fields are filled with athletes preparing for their games—masked up of course.…

Getting Back Into the “Swing” of Things

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:February 1, 2021
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Sports at Millsaps are finally back for competition this semester! Excitement can be felt throughout campus as athletes from every corner of Millsaps walk to practice with their gear slung over their…

A Reflection on Being a Sports Journalist Without Sports

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:December 2, 2020
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In May of this year, I was given the opportunity to join the Purple and White staff as the sports editor. I was enthusiastic about the position because of my…

Millsaps Reverend Joey Shelton Speaks on Being a Former Athlete and Personal Development

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:October 1, 2020
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From the time kids are little to the time they grow up, playing ball is a staple in many neighborhoods. The same is true for Reverend Joey Shelton—the Dean of…

Millsaps Athletes Discuss Their Careers, Team Memories, and Training Amid the Pandemic

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:September 1, 2020
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For many people, there is a hobby or activity they enjoy growing up. Some people enjoy activities like playing videogames, drawing, fishing, however many, like Millsaps athletes, enjoy playing sports.…

A Response to Fall Sports: What I Hope for Myself and other Athletes this Semester

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:August 1, 2020
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The suspension of competition for fall sports announced in mid-July, although discouraging, was a message I and many other student-athletes unfortunately anticipated. Although this news primarily affects student-athletes, the student…

Millsaps Athletes Sense Recruiting is Dwindling

Post author:Kells Hecht
Post published:July 1, 2020
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Athletes attending Millsaps College know the rigorous nature of being both a student and an athlete. From soccer to cross country, Millsaps athletes have had good experiences with the athletic program, but a recurring problem they viewed…