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Gordon Smith (middle) discusses his game plan with his coaching staff during the women’s 2-1 home win over the Langara Falcons on Oct. 16. Kyle Benning // The Runner

Q&A with Women’s Soccer Coach Gordon Smith

The Eagles finished fifth at the CCAA national championships this year, which was hosted by NAIT, and is bringing home the banners that fans have been craving. Head coach Gordon Smith has proved himself, and is looking forward to coming back next season.

Men’s: Chargers shock Eagles

By Kyle Benning [sports bureau chief] The Kwantlen men’s basketball season has taken a turn for the worst as the team lost twice against Camosun on Nov. 26 and 27. Friday’s game finished with the team losing 78-68, while they lost 75-67 on Saturday. Kwantlen’s Harpreet Randhawa played exceptionally well on both sides of the [...]

The Demolishers prepare before one of their games on Nov. 19. The Demolishers won the team spirit award and made it to the semifinal before being eliminated. Kyle Benning // The Runner

A Movember to remember

Kwantlen Recreation host successful Dodgeball tournament, raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer.

Eagle Watch | Basketball begins

Meet Kyle. He likes writing about sports. He also believes in a no-holds-barred approach when talking about it. Beware, it’s time for ‘Eagle Watch.’

Eagle Watch

Eagle Watch

Meet Kyle. He likes writing about sports. He also believes in a no-holds-bar approach when talking about it. Beware, it’s time for ‘Eagles Watch.’

Tara Makrigiannis challeges Langara goalkeeper Loren Lidin in the Eagles 2-1 home win on Oct. 16. KYLE BENNING // The Runner

High expectations as Championship looms

Meet Kyle. He likes writing about sports. He also believes in a no-holds-bar approach when talking about it. Beware, it’s time for ‘Eagles Watch.’

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The Eagles new home is officially open for business

The new turf field was unveiled by Kwantlen president David Atkinson alongside Mayor Dianne Watts and MP Nina Grewal on Sept. 25.

Late goals ensure three points for Eagles

Late goals ensure three points for Eagles

Photos and story By Kyle Benning [contributor] The Kwantlen women’s soccer team began their hunt for a second consecutive BCCAA Provincial Championship with a victory over the University of Northern British Columbia on September 11. Two late goals secured the Eagles a win in their home opener, which also happened to be the first competitive [...]

Varsity Soccer: Men’s team off to a rocky start

Varsity Soccer: Men’s team off to a rocky start

On Sept. 12, the Kwantlen Eagles kicked off the men and women’s soccer team season against the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves.

The Eagles take on Idaho State

The Eagles take on Idaho State

On August 18, the Eagle took on a top ranked NCAA team with a full house eagerly watching on. Despite the team’s best effort, the Kwantlen Men’s Basketball team was no match for Idaho State.

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Vuvuzela: horn of the Devil

I don’t mind hearing the roar of the fans after a goal, or the songs they sing when they are winning a match. But why are vuvuzelas constantly being blown?

World Cup Fever begins to mount with Inside the 18

World Cup Fever begins to mount with Inside the 18

With the World Cup starting in little more than a week, soccer fans (known as football outside of North America), are no doubt working themselves into a frenzy. It’s kind of like the Olympics, but focused solely on the most popular sport in the world, Soccer.

DJ story

DJ story

Only 18-years-old, producer Kthx has already cut his teeth in the music biz, having been featured on a k-os album. However, the young producer is still modest about his success.

Story closest to my heart

Story closest to my heart

Street racing claims a life, and the driver walks free. One family’s outrage.

The wrong kind of life

The wrong kind of life

A personal look at how gang violence affects families.