Month: September 2022
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There’s a reason that the “student” portion of “student-athlete” takes precedence in the phrase. The opportunity to play collegiate athletics and take on next-level competition is a privilege that not everyone gets to enjoy, but it comes with a requirement to keep a Grade Point Average (GPA) high enough to remain academically eligible. Without performance […]
From the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s, to the gradual legalization of marijuana in 2022, we are constantly asking, what will be made legal next? One answer is gambling, and more specifically, gambling on sports. The History Casinos first started in the state of Nevada in 1931, but first became a legitimate industry in […]
“I have to put my pride aside. I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being. That’s why I decided to take a step back.” This is a very empowering quote by world famous olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, Simone Biles, she said […]
I snuck into the back of our auditorium just before call time. The room was packed to the brim with parents, teachers, and community members, all of whom had come simply to support the cast and crew. For a senior year musical, the pressure was on. I was the lead, Shrek, and the green face […]
