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WU triathlon athlete breaks through the finish line. Art by Adrian Axtell. Since its foundation in 2021, Willamette University's triathlon program has turned an emerging NCAA sport into one of the school’s most impressive competitive success stories. In just a few seasons, the Bearcats have earned podium finishes at multiple regional qualifiers, consistently ranking among the top DIII programs in the country, and most recently competed at NCAA Nationals, taking No. 4 for the

Bearcat men's hoops takes on LaVerne in Cone Field House on Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Jack Godsil. Following a disappointing 2024-25 season, men’s basketball is gearing up and hoping to find more conference success as they wade through preseason under the guidance of third-year head coach Mike Lenahan. Last season, Willamette started off strong in their non-conference games, beating Hardin-Simmons University, who traveled to the Sweet 16 in the DIII March Madness tournament, but

A Chrysler Pacifica van parked in the Enterprise Rent-A-Car lot at 2385 Mission St. SE, Salem, Oregon on Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Patricia Krepel. It’s not just the government shutdown that’s been impacting Willamette’s outdoor clubs this semester. This July, Willamette’s fleet of rental vans, the 2022-2025 Chrysler Pacificas, were recalled nationwide due to improperly-sealed airbag seams, throwing a wrench in the plans of some student clubs.  The recall has affected various c