CSUSB student athletes on the softball team reveal the difficulties of learning from home and the toll it’s taken on their mental health. Student athletes have had a year of online schooling, sports and other activities. For many, this transition has been hard and came with a cost: their mental health. Kiki Foley, a junior transfer on the CSUSB softball team, discusses overcoming two cancelled seasons and her approach to coping with emotions during this time. “Ever since high school, I’ve dealt with generalized anxiety disorder. I’ve been able to find new ways to cope by relying on my parents and best friends as a positive support system,” says Foley. Foley sheds light on the … [Read more...] about Softball players cope with mental health challenges posed by quarantine
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Vox pop: How are CSUSB athletes staying in shape during the pandemic?
CSUSB student athletes tell us whether or not the pandemic has made it difficult for them to stay in shape. Photos of the student athletes were provided by the CSUSB Athletics department. Justine Ziranda - Cross Country; Senior, Art Education Major "Being on both the cross country and track and field team have been very different and difficult during this time. Having your teammates next to you every practice motivates you to do better, and we don’t have that right now. Running on our own can only do so much for us. We like competing and seeing our progress over time. Running on our own doesn’t give us the push that most of us need. But to stay positive, I’ve made one of my … [Read more...] about Vox pop: How are CSUSB athletes staying in shape during the pandemic?
Senior athletes offered another year of eligibility
As athletes in different schools across the country are being allowed back to practice, CSU teams are still waiting for the announcement that will allow them to do the same. After dedicating most of their lives to baseball or softball, senior athletes' final hoorah was abruptly canceled right at the beginning of their spring season due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the United States. Although complete cancellation is not the outcome that anyone wanted, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made the decision to give college athletes in spring sports the opportunity to return to play for another year. When the NCAA released the statement, “The Division II Council … [Read more...] about Senior athletes offered another year of eligibility
Scorekeeping for the Coyotes
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| For as long as I can remember, I have attended baseball games with my family, whether to see the Dodgers, Angels or my hometown team, the Quakes. Baseball was always a family event for me, although I did not always sit and watch games the way I do today. My main reasons for going to games were the mascots, food and fireworks. What happened on the field was the least of my worries as long as my team scored runs and won. Over time though, I became more interested in the game itself and started watching them in person and at home on TV. As I grew older, my dad decided it was time for me to learn how to keep score at professional baseball games, … [Read more...] about Scorekeeping for the Coyotes
Winter and spring athletic facilities back in use
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| Though many of our winter and spring sports are outdoor sports and aren't played on school grounds, the fields we use have a unique history of their own. The baseball team uses Fiscalini Field for practice and home games. The 3,500 capacity field is located only 15 minutes away from CSUSB, right off of East Highland Avenue. Fiscalini Field was first built in 1934 and originally named after Fredrick Thomas Perris, who helped construct the early stages of the city as a railroad developer. The field was then renovated in 1993 and renamed after city native John Fiscalini, who found success playing for San Bernardino High School, Cal Berkeley and the … [Read more...] about Winter and spring athletic facilities back in use
Athletes offseason conditioning
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| When it comes to athletes at CSUSB, the off-season is a time where teams come together to work on strength and agility. It allows their muscles to be in the best possible condition for when the season comes around. Most college sports seasons are intense because of the large amount of games played over such a short period of time. Athletes have to do their workouts around their scheduled classes. Before the quarter starts, coaches send out times where they are not allowed to schedule any of their classes. Athletes work in a separate gym at the school, where it gives them the opportunity to work out with two highly knowledgeable coaches. "The … [Read more...] about Athletes offseason conditioning
A year in review: Sports
By Taylor Glaze |Staff Writer| The Coyote sports teams wrapped up another year. Women's and men's soccer started off the academic year for sports on September 3, 2015. The men's soccer team ended their season, winning four games, losing nine and tying four and went 2-7-3 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). A few players stood out, earning honors at the end of the season. Midfielder Tony Lo led the Coyotes this past season in four categories. He led in points (11), goals (five), shots (33) and shots on goal (13). Along with Lo, midfielder Luca Falcone and defender Daniel Looker also earned honorable mentions. The men's soccer team also said goodbye … [Read more...] about A year in review: Sports
Softball seniors say goodbye to CSUSB
By Taylor Glaze |Staff Writer| The Coyote softball team says goodbye to two seniors. Infielder Melissa Roberts and outfielder Arianna Hernandez have played their final game for the Coyotes softball program. Roberts joined the organization her freshman year in 2013 after lettering all four seasons and earning first-team All-Citrus Belt League honors as a senior from Yucaipa High School. "I learned to be loyal and honest at all times, to give respect to the people around you, and how to never give up and keep pushing forward no matter what the circumstances may be. I will definitely miss being apart of such a great program and I cannot wait to see where it goes," stated Roberts … [Read more...] about Softball seniors say goodbye to CSUSB
Softball takes 3-out-of-4 against Warriors
By Willis Torres |Staff Writer| The Coyote softball team won three games out of two back-to-back double headers against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors this past weekend in the four game series. Things kicked off on Feb. 26 where the Coyotes earned their first loss against the Warriors with a final score of 4-3 Warriors. Outfielder Jessica Angulo drove in the Coyotes' first run in the third inning, followed by catcher/outfielder Ashley Leffingwell and pitcher Cassandra Williams, who each earned a RBI in the sixth inning. Williams, who pitched for five innings, recorded six strikeouts on the mound and allowed three earned runs. The Coyotes' second game against the Warriors … [Read more...] about Softball takes 3-out-of-4 against Warriors
Softball takes two from East Bay
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The Coyotes softball team split their four game series against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers, winning two games and losing two. Games one and two of the series took place on Feb. 12. In game one of the series, the Coyotes were shutout and only managed to get two hits over six innings. Designated hitter Caitlyn Olan and shortstop/second baseman Taylor Ancona recorded the only hits of the game. The Pioneers, however, scored one run in the third inning on a sacrifice fly, one in the fifth on an error, and six in the sixth, giving them eight runs total. The Pioneers scored their six runs on a two RBI double, a single, a double steal of … [Read more...] about Softball takes two from East Bay