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Owen Schindler

Owen Schindler

Owen Schindler is a Junior, who is taking Journalism for the first time. He enjoys writing about sports, politics and school events. He also enjoys listening to music, playing video games and watching movies. His favorite artist is Brent Faiyaz and his favorite movie is Django. In the future, journalism is something that he would like to explore and may even want to work in sometime in the future.

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Dexter Rhees, Nikos Stollenwork, me, and Andrew Odle at the Lakota West vs Princeton Basketball

2026 Lakota West Student Broadcasting

Owen Schindler May 14, 2026

The graduation of the 2026 senior class means the graduation into adulthood for about 750 Lakota West Students. Their first step into a new life ahead. But for those left at Lakota West, it means the loss of friends, partners, and classmates. For student...

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Anthony Edwards holding the All-Star Game MVP.

The NBA Needs to Shorten the Season

Owen Schindler April 30, 2026

The NBA playoffs have begun, meaning no more meaningless end-of-regular-season games and the shift to physical, stressful playoff basketball. However, the Playoffs this year will be missing a number of the league's premier players and are sure to lose...

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The Current State of the Transfer Portal

The Current State of the Transfer Portal

Owen Schindler April 16, 2026

With the commitments of Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad and efforts by Donald Trump and the NCAA to change transfer rules, the state of the transfer portal is bound to change. Donald Trump's proposed executive order restricts eligibility to 5 years,...

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Jamison Battle #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is congratulated by Bruce Thornton #2 after making a three point shot during the second half of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena on February 18, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Purdue 73-69. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Bruce Thornton: Buckeye Legend

Owen Schindler March 16, 2026

4 years of Buckeye Basketball. Recruited by Chris Holtmann, stayed through a coaching change. Bruce Thornton has established himself as one of the greats of Ohio State Basketball and perhaps the best player in the program since Greg Oden. Thornton has...

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Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines eyes the basket during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Crisler Arena on January 20, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)

Why Michigan is the Most Dynamic Team in the Country

Owen Schindler March 16, 2026

The Michigan Basketball program has made a complete 180 switch since the hiring of Dusty May 2 seasons ago. Dusty May has made quite an emphasis on dynamic bigs with unique playstyles. In his first season, he brought in Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf to man...

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LAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 31: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks and forward AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars chase down a loose ball in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

2026 NBA Draft Big Board

Owen Schindler February 26, 2026

As March Madness looms around the corner, it also means that we've seen around 20 games of this year's class, enough to make strong distinctions between prospects. Of course, this big board is subject to change with March Madness and draft preparation....

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

2026 NBA Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers

Owen Schindler February 26, 2026

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the effects of the new salary cap system are showing. The deadline did not disappoint this season as many contenders made moves on the margins. Teams scrambled to make room for Giannis, and tanking teams...

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The End of the Small PG

Owen Schindler January 29, 2026

With the departure of Trae Young from the Hawks for a very cheap price, small PGs are starting to become even less valued in today's NBA. Despite Trae Young's consistent production, the team has not turned it around into wins. Coming into the season,...

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 18: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks and Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies react during the first half of the Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

3 Possible NBA Trades for the Deadline

Owen Schindler January 29, 2026

Deadline Outlook The NBA season is over halfway done, and as it's mid-January, the trade deadline and All-Star Weekend are right around the corner. This deadline is likely to be quiet; some big names are rumored to be on the move, such as Anthony Davis...

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13 Feb 1999:  Wally Szczerbiak #32 of the Miami Redhawks looks move during a game against the E. Michigan Eagles at the Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio. The Redhawks defeated the Eagles 76-56.

Miami Basketball: Redhawk Madness

Owen Schindler January 15, 2026

This season, the Miami Redhawks basketball team has taken the country by storm. They have started 16-0 led on the back of their team-based approach. The Redhawks have 5 players averaging over double digits and another right on the cusp. Over the off-season,...

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Rojigualda, Proportion 2:3, Flag of Spain.

Second Semester in Spanish Club

Owen Schindler December 11, 2025

As the first aemester comes to a close, many of West's clubs are really starting to ramp up, with one of these clubs being Spanish club. Presidents Alex Rivera and Serena Kaldas have big plans for second semester and are trying to increase engagement...

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