A century ago, female athletes were told to cover their ankles. Now, they’re told to show their legs. Across time, the rules have changed, but the message remains the same: Women’s bodies are still being managed, measured and judged within the realm of sports.
In 2021, the Norway women’s beach...
Referees are a vital component of any high school sports game. They’re the ones who signal the game- winning touchdown during the big homecoming game, the last-second shot that goes in at the end of basketball senior night and the goal the soccer team scores right before halftime. Recently, though,...
Authentic “pain au chocolat” for breakfast every day and scoring soccer goals next to the Eiffel Tower sounds like a dream to many. For freshman Caroline Beery, this became her reality. In April, Beery traveled to France with the United States Club Soccer’s id2 National Selection girls team, where...
When people think of a typical high school student-athlete, the image of high school practices and matches with fellow athletes comes to mind. However, in recent years, this mindset has shifted for many student-athletes. Rather than playing on the school team, they now prioritize pursuing their sport...
Standing three inches taller and weighing nearly 30 pounds more than Michael Jordan, LeBron James is clearly a monster on the court. While Jordan dominated the ‘90s, the title “Greatest of All Time” shouldn’t be determined based on rings or points. It requires a lens that considers adaptability,...
Basketball, soccer and football are extremely popular sports, with massive fan bases that fill stadiums to the brim. However, equally demanding sports such as water polo, fencing or rowing struggle for even a fraction of the exposure and visibility mainstream sports receive, often going unnoticed. This...
In recent years, Formula One racing has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, and through impressive marketing, the sport has established itself as a fixture in pop culture. Many new fans like junior Emma Lipp have been entranced by the sport.
“One of my close friends kept posting about it on Instagram...
Athletics and injuries often go hand-in-hand. It is expected, at some point in an athlete’s career, that they will experience physical injuries ranging from a mild sprain to a life-threatening accident. With the variance of injuries comes differences in treatment methods: Some can be tackled with sessions...
Vaani Saxena, Lifestyle Editor and Social Media Editor
• February 9, 2025
Loud counts of “five-six-seven-eight!” echo through the practice room of the cheer team. Synchronously, they move together through their stunts and dance routines: back handsprings, toe touches, and pikes. For the past two years, the team has attended many regional competitions, putting continuous...
Millions of people around the world wake up on New Year’s Day with the same intention: to begin working towards their New Year’s resolution. Some people might establish the goal of becoming a nicer person, scoring a job promotion or simply learning something new. However, those who have participated...
