The best time of the year is officially back: football season. With head coach Ryan Silverfield set to begin his second season at the helm, optimism surrounding the program remains at an all-time high as the Tigers look to build on their Montgomery Bowl winning-campaign in 2020. 

I don’t believe there’s an easy way to describe the last 18 months. From an extended Spring Break in 2020, which I admit had me excited at first, to venturing into the world of Zoom lessons and empty sporting events – our generation of students has prominently shown one thing: resilience. 

Simply put, one of the best aspects of college is the sporting events. While education is obviously priority number one, some of the best memories are made in arenas and stadiums across the country. Whether it be attending a football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, catching a basketba…

It should come as no surprise that when the safety and cleanliness of Memphis’ drinking water came under threat that groups started popping out of the woodwork to defend it. After all, we are known for our tap water. Being pumped from the aquifer, it has this sweetness and smoothness that ot…

Last week, Shelby County entered a new phase for their vaccination program. Phase 1c opened age restrictions to anyone above the age of 16 with pre-existing conditions. One of such conditions is moderate to severe asthma. 

In terms of politics, the past week was bursting at the seams with investigative stories and breaking news. Neera Tanden’s confirmation hearing, sexual harrassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the information release relating to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and state Republica…

Late last week, the American Athletic Conference announced that the Memphis Tigers home game vs #9th ranked Houston scheduled for this Sunday will instead be a road game.  

Better starts have happened for Memphis Men's Basketball, but a recovery is on the horizon. 

The University of Memphis basketball team (21-9, 10-7 American Athletic Conference) victorious over the Wichita State Shockers (22-8, 10-7 AAC) 68-60 in the home regular season finale. 

The University of Memphis basketball team added another terrible loss to their resume on Saturday against the South Florida Bulls. They lost 75-73 and only cashed in on two of the three games during this homestand. The Tigers now drop to 17-6 on the season and 7-3 in the American Athletic Co…

The University of Memphis basketball team (17-5,6-3 American Athletic Conference) played a great game against the Temple Owls (11-11,3-7 AAC) on Wednesday as they won 79-65. It was the Tigers third straight win and a newfound confidence heading into the stretch run of the regular season. 

Shortly after their historic, hard-fought American Athletic Conference Championship win Saturday, the widely expected news became official that head coach Mike Norvell had agreed to take the same position at Florida State.During his tenure, the program reached new heights and solidified itse…

Saturday was supposed to be a day of a celebration for the Memphis faithful. After back to back years of competing in the American Athletic Championship and coming up short, the Tigers finally got over the hump.

The Memphis basketball team has started the year solid despite all the outside noise that surrounds them. They have a 7-1 record after defeating Bradley last time out 71-56, and they are playing more cohesively. Head coach Penny Hardaway still has a lot of work to do before he can get his sq…

There are few sports otherthan football that apply the “next man up” philosophy. Since injuries are such a common part of the game, football allows each team to have bigger rosters to make sure that they have ample depth.

In the Memphis Tigers’ first three games, their defense showed that it could handle being the team’s best unit and was making noise throughout the nation. Now in the waning weeks of the season, it seems they have reverted back to their previous struggles.

After a hard-fought opening game, the Tigers managed to earn their first win of the season after defeating the Lady Braves, 57-51 at the Elma Roane Field House. They were able to overcome the growing pains that come with the start of the season and showed why they were the better team. 

They may say that football has become a quarterback’s game, but this year’s Memphis Tigers’ team is showing that the true key to success is balance.

The Memphis Tigers took full advantage of being on primetime television as they pulled away with the upset of the SMU Mustangs. 

Before my grandfather was diagnosed with dementia, he would always tell me this same story about his experience in college, especially after I became a college student myself.

Two years ago, you gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. As a sophomore from Little Rock, Arkansas, who was still trying to figure out who she was and where she belonged, you believed in me when you elected me to be vice president of the Student Government Association. Over the past two yea…

Writing a farewell column is a lot harder than it seems. I am not sure I could write anything about my exit from college that will empower my fellow students, and maybe that’s for the better.

When I became The Daily Helmsman’s Editor-in-Chief this semester, I wrote in my first column that one of my New Year’s intentions was to be a good editor who served as an educator not only to his staff but also to the campus community. I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that everyone who w…

Earlier this season, Memphis softball looked like a team that was on their way up. After a 5-9 start to the season, they got back on track and went on a seven-game win streak. All things started to go their way. Until they didn’t.

The NFL Draft that will determine the landing spots for nearly 300 college prospects is one week away.

It is that time of year again. The end of the Final Four brings announcements of college athlete transfers.