Posts Tagged ‘chess’
Athletes feel shafted over Webster chess billboard
Kevin Miller, Webster University basketball player, discusses his views on the Webster chess billboard controversy.
Read MoreStudent athletes call for removal of chess billboard
A billboard along Interstate 70 in central Missouri paid for by Webster University states “Our top recruits are chess players.” Click to read reaction from athletes.
Read MoreWhere, oh where, is your administration?
Amongst the discussion about Ritchey’s commentary on Webster’s financial decisions one presence has been missing — the administration.
Read MoreAdministrative favoritism must stop
Joshua Ritchey defends his commentary on Webster’s financial failures and presents what he sees as solutions to the problem.
Read MoreGuest Commentary: Celebrate the success of your peers
I am writing in response to Joshua Ritchey‘s guest commentary about our administration’s support of the Webster University chess team.
Read MoreTo grow and excel or to switch to survival mode?
The opinions expressed herein are mine alone and do not represent the opinions of Webster University.
Read MoreWebster administration’s arbitrary financial decisions need greater accountability
In an article on Susan Polgar’s blog, Schuster said, “For the first time in the almost 100-year history of our university, we are the national champion.” Every Webster University club, athletic team or activity participant should feel insulted by this insinuation. Unlike the prodigal chess team, the majority of Webster University’s sports teams and clubs are underfunded, but still excel on a successful level despite discomfort.
Read MoreChess team captures Pan-Am Championship, qualifies for Final Four
Susan Polgar continues to dominate collegiate chess with her third trip in as many years to the College Chess Final Four as the coach of the No. 1-ranked team in the country. Webster is the first team ever to be ranked that highly in its first year of collegiate competition.
Read MoreVIDEO: Why chess actually is a sport
The idea that chess isn’t a sport because it isn’t physical enough is false. One former chess champion lost 22 pounds in one game.
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