Spartans edge Broncos in PK’s to advance to finals

By Hugo Vera — Staff Writer  The San Jose State University women’s soccer team took down the No.1 seed Boise State in the Mountain West Conference semifinals in penalty kick (4-3) to advance to Saturday’s championship game. The Spartans will Read more

Amarikwa and Becerra lead Spartans to quarterfinal win over rival Fresno State

By Austin Turner – Staff Writer Deadlocked at one in the 72nd minute with its biggest rival on the biggest stage, San Jose State needed a big play to advance to the semi-finals of the Mountain West tournament. Junior forward Jamilecxth Read more

A Cry for Freedom

By Chris Estrada – Staff Writer Standing atop the winner’s podium, Tommie Smith wasn’t thinking about himself after achieving his lifelong dream, but rather those back home still suffering from systemic injustices. “When I won that gold medal, it wasn’t just Read more

Beyond Bronze

By Brooke Finister – Staff Writer The untold story of the John Carlos and Tommie Smith statues is important when looking at the legacy of encouragement at San Jose State University. A fiberglass and bronze structure was erected on October 16, Read more

Nothing’s changed

By Hugo Vera – Staff Writer October 16, 1968 will forever be remembered as one of the most pivotal and divisive demonstrations not only in sports history, but world history. When San Jose State track and field athletes Tommie Smith and Read more

On the outside looking in

By Sara Biela – Content Editor All eyes on the international stage. Countless people sat in front of their televisions to watch San Jose State men’s track and field stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos receive their gold and bronze Read more

Spartans open conference schedule against nation’s leading passer

By Austin Turner – Staff Writer  It’s homecoming weekend at San Jose State, and that means the football team (0-3) will begin Mountain West Conference play as it hosts the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at CEFCU Stadium on Saturday. The Rainbow Read more