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College Life

Thursday, March 18, 2021

10 made-up fun facts for you to use at your next ice breaker event

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At any introduction, hearing the leader utter “tell us a fun fact about yourself!” triggers our fight-or-flight response. What even is a “fun” fact anyways?
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Bear Bytes

Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Olympian Alexi Pappas inspires “Bravies” as athlete, artist

Olympic runner Alexi Pappas discusses growing up near Berkeley and becoming someone who rises by lifting others.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Defying the odds: Olympian Chellsie Memmel returns to gymnastics 9 years after retirement

Memmel, now 32 years old and a mother of two, has made a triumphant return to the sport.
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Men's Gymnastics

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Extinction to evolution: Men’s gymnastics community talks strategies for sport’s survival

As collegiate men’s gymnastics continues to decline, discussions have arisen about the sport’s viability and changes that could be necessary for the survival of the sport at the college level.
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College Life

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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An alternative to walking and running: 3 reasons you should speed-walk

As long as you are cautious, speed-walking is a great alternative to walking and running. Here are three reasons you should speed-walk the next time you step outside.
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Friday, August 21, 2020
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Looking back on 7 great Winter Olympic moments

The 2020 Olympics may have been postponed, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still retroactively enjoy them. Here are seven great Winter Olympic moments.
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Bear Bytes

Thursday, August 6, 2020
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Looking back on 7 great Summer Olympic moments

This summer’s Olympic Games have been postponed because of the coronavirus. Here are seven great Olympic moments to relive while we wait.
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Bear Bytes

Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Why we’re rooting so hard for sports to come back

Given their unpredictability and excitement, their power to bring families and communities together and the sense of normality their return would offer, sports have certainly been missed.
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College Life

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Quarantine Olympics: Spice up staying at home with your family

We at the Clog have compiled a list of our top five favorite games from the Quarantine Olympics, which we recommend you try at home with your family and friends!
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Pressroom Banter

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Suit yourself: Sports can be an escape, political platform simultaneously

Sports can still be enjoyed for what they are, regardless of players’ off-field opinions.
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