Staff Profile
Brandon Rooker –– Sports Editor
Sports Editor
Brandon Rooker is a junior at Lakeland College who is majoring in History Education and minoring in Writing. Brandon is an avid Packers, Brewers, and Bucks fan. He lives in Howards Grove with his parents, a sister, and three dogs. He was a staff reporter in 2011-12.
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Joel Frias says wrestling teaches life lessons
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
The Lakeland College wrestling program is at the beginning of what they hope will be another successful season. With a roster full of talent, one of the main leaders of the group is senior Joel Frias. “Joel brings experience, support, and encouragement to our young team,” said Head Wrestling Coach... Read more »
Burks heading to Green Bay
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Fun House, Top Stories
The Green Bay Packers’ running game has been stuttering all season. This week, Coach McCarthy and General Manager Thompson decided to do something about it. Their answer: Lakeland College’s leading rusher, Kendrick Burks. Burks ran for 647 yards on 182 attempts, netting a 3.6 yard average for... Read more »
Taylor Daus: Impactful senior led the Muskie charge to the NAC playoffs
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
This past season was one of significant accomplishment for the Lakeland College Women’s Volleyball Team. With a 7-6 record in conference and a 17-10 overall record, Lakeland was able to make the playoffs. Though there were many key contributors to the resurgence of the lady Muskies, the play and leadership... Read more »
Men’s volleyball newest Lakeland College NCAA Division III sport
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Filed under Sports
Lakeland College’s Men’s Volleyball club team has had great success since their creation in 1996. With the recent announcement that they will become an official NCAA Division III varsity team, the Muskies will have new teams to conquer and rivalries to be made. “We’ve got a very good men’s... Read more »
April Schmitz impresses and leads on and off the tennis court
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
The Lakeland College Women’s Tennis team has been led this season by the outstanding leadership of Senior April Schmitz. Originally from Cleveland, Wisconsin and having attended Sheboygan-North High School, Schmitz has earned the respect of both teammates and coaches as she finishes off her collegian... Read more »
Senior goalkeeper a last line of the Muskie defense
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
October 14, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
There has been a sense of security in the Lakeland College Mens Soccer team for the last four seasons. In a sport that’s low scoring, it is a characteristic of success to have a great last line of defense. In Lakeland’s case, that defense is senior goalie Alex Piekarski, a four year starter as... Read more »
Senior Forward Hannah Landgraf leads with her play and guidance
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
October 14, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
The Lakeland College Women’s Soccer team has shown great promise throughout the 2012 season. A major contributor has been the leadership and play of Senior Forward Hannah Landgraf. “I love Hannah's energy and leadership on and off the field,” said Muskie co-captain Liz Pritzl. “Hannah... Read more »
NFL Hall of Famer heads Lakeland’s Athletic Department
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
October 14, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Kellen Winslow is Lakeland's new athletic director. He has a law degree from the University of San Diego: School of Law and is a nine year NFL tight-end for the San Diego Chargers who happens to be a Hall of Famer and considered by many to be the greatest player his position has ever seen. Winslow... Read more »
Inside Sports: Bruce Romagnoli
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
September 20, 2012
Filed under Inside Sports
Four years ago—Bruce Romagnoli was a standout linebacker and tight end at Iron Mountain High School. With dreams of playing college football, the scouts just weren’t showing up. One school, however, decided that just because he went to a small school didn’t mean he had small talent. Lakeland College... Read more »
Lakeland’s Womens Tennis Team Kicks off the Season
Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
September 5, 2012
Filed under Womens Tennis
Lakeland College’s Womens’ Tennis team, lead by Head Coach Casey Carr, started their 2012 campaign with a split of their first two matches of the season this past Saturday. After sweeping Rockford (Ill.), the lady-muskies lost their second match 8-1 to Edgewood College. Both opponents are fierce... Read more »
Estes leaving Lakeland
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2012
Filed under News
At the end of the school year, Professor Hilary Estes will be leaving Lakeland College and the Criminal Justice program that she has been a major part of ever since her arrival at Lakeland College in 2006. Estes will be leaving behind more than just a job. She will be leaving behind memories, and student’s... Read more »
MVP of the Issue: Senior softball player Brandon Rooker
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2012
Filed under Sports Features
The Lakeland softball team is off to another good start at 14-10 under Coach Chad Buchman. Though there are many reasons why the team is so successful, a big one is the play and leadership of the team’s sole senior, left-fielder Leah Sheahan. Sheahan (as of print date) is hitting .359 with 1 home... Read more »
Ryan Renon: the championship lifestyle
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2012
Filed under Sports Features
Ryan Renon was not successful in his 2012 campaign, if winning a national championship is the only qualification one has for a successful season. But for his coaches, teammates, and friends, there is more than just a “championship/no championship” grading scale on Renon’s success. If one... Read more »
An American Monarchy Satire
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2012
Filed under Fun House
The problem with the United States today comes from the freedoms we, as ordinary people, receive. Back in the good old days, there was a natural order of things. The government didn’t put up with any of this tomfoolery of "representation." The King knew what was best, and that was that. Obviously,... Read more »
Renon looks to become All-American
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2012
Filed under Sports Features
On March 9-10, at the National Tournament in La Crosse, Wisconsin, junior Ryan Renon will attempt to do what only two other Lakeland College wrestlers have ever done before: become an All-American. The National Tournament is the next step for Renon, who successfully took the regional title for the... Read more »
Donation of History
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2012
Filed under News
Carl Toepel, a retired elementary school principal and avid political memorabilia collector, has recently donated part of his Presidential Inaugural collection to Lakeland College. The collection includes memorabilia such as signs, books, invitations, and buttons from different presidential inaugurations... Read more »
Remembering Whitney
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2012
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
With the recent death of Whitney Houston, thousands of fans and critics alike are wondering how to process the series of events that led to the singer being found dead in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The question many are asking is, “How will Houston be remembered?” It... Read more »
Esch Library welcomes Teresa Grimm
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2012
Filed under Personality Features
A new face has joined the front desk at the Lakeland College library. Teresa Grimm, who earned a degree as a senior library technician, has been hired to fill the brand new position of distance education librarian. The position, which will require Grimm to work with Kellett and non-traditional students,... Read more »