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Viking Magazine

Andy Gibson (16) participates in ice-climbing

The RUSH

Maddy Atwater and Quinn Knoblock February 18, 2016

You’ve heard awe-inspiring stories of mothers lifting cars to save their trapped children and people cliff jumping into dangerous waters, which sounds absolutely crazy, but it’s all due to a little...

The Cult of Jordans

Gillian Chryst and Daniel Douty, Multimedia and Web editor February 11, 2015

If you watch Vine, Youtube or you have a friend who is a sneakerhead, then you have probably been exposed to the craze surrounding Jordans. Recently there has been a huge upward trend in popularity for...

FIFA’s dark side

Samuel Desré, Alys Olmstead, and Reuben Kramer February 11, 2015

Every four years when the World Cup rolls around, a wave of excitement spreads around the world. Countries ranging from the United States to Ghana compete, fans from every country gather together in...

Brian Sabean has built the Giants into a powerhouse as the General Manager.

The architect of a dynasty

Daniel Douty, Staff Writer December 3, 2014

The San Francisco Giants have officially left their mark in baseball history. They have brought home three of the past five world series trophies, something no National League team has done in nearly 70...

NFL hopeful Davante Adams (14) comes into the Scouting Combine with 233 receptions for over 3,000 yards and 38 touchdowns in his two years at Fresno State.

NFL hopeful Adams (’14) stands out at Scouting Combine

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2014

Member of the 2010-11 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship winning Paly football team and past Fresno State All-American wide receiver, Davante Adams (’14) made his mark earlier...

Yale commit and Paly student Josh Totte (14) was called up from his San Jose Earthquakes Academy team to play with the clubs reserves against the Fresno Fuego. Totte would later be asked to join the Earthquakes first team who played the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Paly student, Yale commit Totte (’14) called-up to San Jose Earthquakes

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2014

San Jose Earthquakes Academy player and Paly student Josh Totte ('14) got a first-hand glimpse at professional soccer, and it was in front of a crowd of 12,659 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Calif. The...

The new 49ers stadium, Levi’s stadium, is scheduled to open before the start of the 2014 season.  The 49ers will move from San Francisco to Santa Clara.

The field of jeans

Alys Olmstead and Hayley Poore February 12, 2014

    After 43 years at Candlestick Park, the San Francisco 49ers will start the 2014 season in their new home, Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara. The opening of the stadium will start a new chapter for...

Joc Pederson (10) celebrates with teammate Christoph Bono (11) after scoring for the Vikings.

Paly graduate, Dodgers’ Minor Leaguer Pederson (’10) to MLB spring training

Josh Stern, Editor-in-chief January 21, 2014

The Los Angeles Dodgers could very well be adding a Palo Alto native to their already star-studded roster this year. Paly’s own Joc Pederson (’10), who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the...

North Korean sports feel the effects of rising tensions within the country

North Korean sports feel the effects of rising tensions within the country

Niall Patrick, Staff Writer April 26, 2013

On July 25, 2012, days before the opening ceremony for the London Olympics, the North Korean women’s soccer team was scheduled to play Colombia. Even before the game started, problems began to arise. A...

Miamis Reggie Bush carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders in the Dolphins 35-13 win, while rushing for 172 yards on 26 carries with 2 touchdowns in the game. Bush was one of the many players that signed with another team this off-season.

From all to no stars

Josh Stern, Staff Writer March 31, 2013

Every team has had them. The Niners had Montana. The Dolphins had Marino. Even the Lions, who never won a Super Bowl, had Sanders. Effective and impact all-stars that stayed with their teams in good times,...

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