Daily Sundial

USA’s passing on Klinsmann may haunt them in future

Oscar Areliz • December 13, 2006

The United States Soccer Federation passed up a chance of signing former Germany national coach Juergen Klinsmann to lead the U.S. men's national soccer squad. Klinsmann withdrew his name from consideration for the job last Thursday, but there is no need to worry, for the USSF presented Friday their new interim head coach.

National rankings under dispute

Oscar Areliz • November 29, 2006

The college football regular season is close to the end, with bowl games coming in the approaching weeks. Last year, we had the treat of seeing the undisputed No. 1 team in the nation, USC, play the No. 2, Texas. There was no controversy, since it was the rankings that everyone agreed on, and the BCS actually got it right.

+44 continues pop/punk tradition of Blink 182

Oscar Areliz • November 16, 2006

Years ago, Blink 182 was one of the biggest pop/punk bands, dominating the airwaves with songs of heartbreak, partying, getting drunk, and grandpa eating hot dogs and crapping his pants. Those times are long gone, as time has passed and the members have grown and gone their separate ways.

New NBA ball has players complaining

Oscar Areliz • November 13, 2006

The NBA introduced a new game ball this season that was designed using new material to have better grip and consistency. But star players have complained about the new ball, saying they have not gotten used to it and it has an odd bounce. It is difficult to adjust such a change, but good players should be able to adapt to any change.

Role players good in fantasy sports

Oscar Areliz • November 6, 2006

Fantasy sports are getting more and more popular every year, especially football. But the second best sport for fantasy is basketball. Fantasy basketball isn't like football, though. In football, all you need to do is draft the best player at each position.

Future of U.S. soccer still looks uncertain

Oscar Areliz • October 26, 2006

The U.S. is always among the best in most of the major sports. This country has the world's respect in their professional sports leagues, such as MLB, NBA NHL and the NFL. This country also produces some of the best and most talented athletes, but it is not enough to produce great soccer players.

Dress for success: what it takes to land a job

Oscar Areliz • September 21, 2006

It is one of the most nerve-wracking decisions to make. With a job interview just under an hour away, what should I wear? If you find yourself wearing flip flops, jeans and a striped polo shirt from American Eagle before the interview, then you already are on the road toward rejection.

Spend more money on the same product

Oscar Areliz • September 21, 2006

One of many joys in life is when you go to the nearest electronics retailer store on a Tuesday afternoon to purchase a newly released movie on DVD. Four months pass and you have seen all the extra content on the DVD and have watched the movie plenty of times to remember most of the dialogue in the film.

The race for October is on

Oscar Areliz • September 11, 2006

September is a month full of beginnings. It is a month that owns the beginning of football on Sundays and the month marks the beginning of fall. As the leaves begin to slowly fall, baseball is nearing the end of its season. The nearing end of the baseball season is also the true beginning of baseball.

Not even Superman could save this film

Oscar Areliz • September 7, 2006

The death of Superman was one of the biggest headlines in the 1950s. Adults grieved while the children who looked up to the character were saddened to hear George Reeves, the actor who played Superman in the television show, allegedly shot himself in his home.

New Madden finally finds the end zone

Oscar Areliz • September 7, 2006

With nine seconds left in the fourth quarter, it is the fourth down and goal. The ball is spotted at the opponent's two yard line, you have no timeouts to work with and you are down 17-13. A field goal will not cut it. You have no choice but to go for it, but question whether to pass or run.

Students face first-day parking trauma

Oscar Areliz • September 6, 2006

Chaos, crowds and temperatures that soared above 100 degrees greeted students for the first day of the semester. Students approaching the campus in their cars on Nordhoff Street waited more than 10 minutes to turn onto Darby Avenue. Though the parking lots were visible, cars were parked everywhere, with heat shimmering off the pavement, drivers still waited and hunted for cars that were leaving.