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The Dallas Fuel's roster pictured before the start of the 2019 season. This year, they are starting to build up momentum after a disappointing 0-2 start.

Dallas Fuel, Houston Outlaws ignite Overwatch League’s Sunday night Primetime

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
With the 2021 season coming to an end, the postseason is now set to begin.

COMMENTARY: The MLB season can still be saved. Here are some ways it could work.

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020

Student tested, mother approved: 6 binge worthy animes on Netflix

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Joe Exotic (left) and Carole Baskin are two of the many big cat owners that the series focuses on. 'Tiger King' was released on Netflix on March 20.

‘Tiger King’ brings out the claws in sensational seven part series

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
As one of the most popular Esports leagues, Overwatch could potentially be a good viewership option should ESPN decide to broadcast Esports.

COMMENTARY: With so many sports leagues canceling their seasons, now is the time for ESPN to push towards broadcasting Esports

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
Prior the the season's cancellation, Rockets star guard James Harden led the league in scoring with 34.4 points per game.

NBA recap during COVID-19: How were Texas teams holding up before cancellation? Will they succeed in a potential playoff run?

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
The Health and Counseling Center advises against going into their office if students have flu-like symptoms. Instead, they should call the office to make an appointment.

Coronavirus makes its way to Texas, cities take steps to keep communities safe

Julissa Lira and Garon Hunt
March 9, 2020
Attendees of the 2016 New York Comic Con gather in celebration of pop culture. Overwatch featured under the video games section, but its increasingly popular league schedule is now under threat from the coronavirus.

Recent coronavirus outbreak brings concerning challenge for Overwatch League

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
This year’s NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Chicago and is the second year it’s adopted a captain drafting format. The format is proving to be working out as it’s brought increased fan engagement and ratings.

NBA’s new All-Star Game format adds competitiveness, effort it’s recently been lacking

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020

Joji continues to exceed expectations with release of new singles

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
As an up-and-coming professional Esports league, Overwatch is gaining traction nationwide. Some of the cities that have welcomed the league are Dallas, L.A. and San Francisco.

Overwatch League continues growth, welcomes new city teams in third season

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Girl Scout Cookie season only lasts until April, so go out and get your cookies before they’re gone. The Circle Brewing taproom is kid and dog friendly, making for the perfect family spot.

Girl Scout Cookies, Austin craft brew: The unexpected pairing we didn’t know we needed

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020

Pinegrove further establishes their rock roots with fourth album

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes is preparing for his Super Bowl debut. He will lead the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in the showpiece event on Feb. 2.

49ers versus Chiefs expected to be thrilling Super Bowl following last year’s let-down

Luke Myslik and Garon Hunt
January 27, 2020
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is only the second quarterback this season to defeat the 10-2 Patriots. With an 8-4 record, Watson is leading the Texans to the top of the AFC South.

Texans heating up, Cowboys faltering heading into final weeks of regular season

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Austinites lined up around the building to get a taste of the new Sangria flavor from Austin Eastciders. Pick a six pack up at a store near you.

Summer in Winter: New Austin Eastcider flavor opens with a bang at Collaboratory taproom party

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in unfamiliar territory: 12th in the Western Conference with a 6-12 record. The team is in jeopardy of ending their 22 consecutive years as a playoff team.

Rockets heating up, Dončić’s dazzling for Dallas, Spurs struggling to win games

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
The Meteor, located on South Congress, opened on Oct. 4. The restaurant’s first location is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Austin, we have a solution: The Meteor has landed with stellar pizza, coffee

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Nationals pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg’s elite pitching was key in championship victory over Astros.

Nationals earn first franchise championship, upset Astros in seven-game World Series

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Shy Guy races to the finish line on Rainbow Road SNES on the new nintendo mobile game.

Classic console game goes mobile: Mario Kart drifts into digital age

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
With a walkoff three-run homerun in the ALCS, Jose Altuve sent the Astros to their second World Series in three seasons.

October is a sports fan’s favorite time of year

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
Though most of his years were spent in a Tigers jersey, Just Verlander has made a solid case to enter Cooperstown as an Astro.

Will Justin Verlander represent Astros or Tigers in inevitable Hall of Fame selection?

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
October 14, 2019
MLB postseason predictions: What to expect from each series

MLB postseason predictions: What to expect from each series

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
October 7, 2019

Cowboys are better poised for Super Bowl run, not Texans

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
September 30, 2019
With his consistent pitching, Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros are preparing to make a deep playoff run.

Astros can win it all with star-studded sluggers, elite pitching

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
September 30, 2019
Dak Prescott has continued to prove he is worth a big contract as he is currently leading the Dallas Cowboys to a perfect 3-0 record and is fifth in passing yards.

Biggest NFL takeaways so far: Can Cowboys continue dominance?

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
High-tech training facilities stocked with new gaming equipment like monitors and chairs. Gaming competitions are expected to begin in spring of 2020.

Esports introduced as SEU’s newest varsity program, training facilities now complete

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
Esports is quickly becoming one of the most popular competitive events on all platforms.

One game at a time: dealing with the pressures of professional sports

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
April 29, 2019
As professional athletes deal with personal crowd confrontations, college students are finding themselves in similar situations.

[Photo] Increased crowd, player confrontations can be detrimental – especially at collegiate level

George Murray, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Zach Schindler’s batting average is currently .250.

SEU baseball sweeps TAMIU in weekend series, ends previous four-game losing streak

Garon Hunt, Sports Writer
March 4, 2019
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