From adversity to Drake University, Mateski keeps betting on himself

Share: Two years ago, Maddux Mateski was back home in Coos Bay, Oregon, recovering from a serious knee injury and working oysters while trying to keep his football career alive. Now, the 21-year-old wide receiver is set to continue his football career at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, after rebuilding his confidence and establishing himself as a leader in the Lancers’ football program. Mateski arrived at Pasadena City College after leaving Western Oregon University, where a PCL injury threatened to derail his athletic future. …

Mirror Pools Mix gives students food for thought

Share: On Tuesday, March 10, the Mirror Pools Mix brought different communities together as booths, crowds, and bursts of music filled the area. Upon entering, the first thing attendees noticed was the cheers of lancers as they ran around playing games with Lancelot. There, they played various games like red light, green light, and dancing mini-games.  Meanwhile, on the other side stood tables attracting large quantities of attendees with colorful Twix, Starbursts, and Milky Way candy bars. Lines of students, who stood waiting to get …