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Bengal Bouts looks to have successful season despite pandemic

Nate Moller | Monday, April 12, 2021

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the spring semester extensively so far, Bengal Bouts has still been practicing and supporting their mission statement in Bangladesh despite the pandemic restrictions. Senior captain Dan O’Brien discussed how practice has been similar in some aspects even in the midst of the pandemic. “Our mission is largely unchanged, which

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Competitive spirit, leadership and drive: Ryan Smith fights with a chip on his shoulder

Liam Coolican | Thursday, February 13, 2020

Bengal Bouts junior captain Ryan “Shortstack” Smith has always fought with a chip on his shoulder. “I was never the best athlete on any sports team growing up,” Smith said. “I was pretty good, and my sports were always my biggest passion, but I was never the star of the show.” Whether because he was