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The students say it best. Athletics are fun, but they are not a big deal on Denison’s campus. Denison is a Division III school, and admittance into sporting events is free to Denison’s students. It’s true that Denison has excellent rugby and swimming teams, but most students have never watched the swim team compete. A few more students go to the rugby games, but while varsity sports are important to the athletes playing them (Denison has won the All Sports trophy for several years), they are not a driving force on campus. IMs are probably bigger than varsity sports, but they are nowhere near as competitive. People involved in IMs are mostly involved to stay in shape between classes and homework. Soccer is popular, both as an IM and as a (more competitive) club sport. Martial arts are also popular as club sports.

If you are looking for a big football or basketball program, then Denison is not for you. Overall, athletics are secondary to academics. People involved in them will do their best, as it seems they do with academics, but sports do not dominate the social scene. They are considered a fun pastime for those who are interested, and they’re relatively ignored by those who are not.

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Athletics at Denison University

virgoew

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International Relations and National Security Studies

1.9

C-

Ehhh...

We have a good lacrosse, field hockey, and swimming team but we're still a D-3 school. We have absolutely NO school pride - even for our good sports. Our athletic facilities are okay, but the gym closes at 9 and the swimming pool isn't open on the weekends. Overall, I'm displeased with DU athletics.

Nov 11, 2011

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denidoo14

'14

Political Science and Government

3.5

B

National Champs.

Our swim team won the national championship this year, making us the #1 D3 team. Besides swimming, our lacrosse teams are excellent, as is our women's basketball team. Our only really pathetic team is baseball. Sorry guys. Sporting events are a huge deal, but there's always support from the entire campus, nonetheless.

Jul 30, 2011

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aatman

'14

Physics

3.8

B+

Could It Be Better? Certainly.

Sportswomen/men are at the topmost rungs of the ladder of the college community but actual attendance at sports events are dismally low. The school sometimes even goes out of its way to provide the students with the best athletic and training facilities. Surprisingly, the school spirit is not one to be raised a finger at for it is noteworthy.

Jul 16, 2011

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