Do you ever want to go see your favorite sports team play at their home arena but then you remember you’re a working college student and you can’t afford it? You’re lucky if you can get one ticket that’s not more than $50. This may be frustrating but people have to understand that there are […]
Category: Sports
Athlete of the Week: Justin Garcia
When Justin Garcia decided to play college baseball, he knew he had to be a hard-nosed competitor and an overachiever. Garcia started playing baseball at the age of 5 to satisfy his father, a huge baseball fan. “I didn’t really want to play it,” Garcia said. “I was more into basketball but my dad wanted […]
Weird sports traditions
Most people can understand the rules and regulations related to sports, but sports are much more than just touchdowns, goals and homeruns. Each sport has its own unique culture, and with culture comes tradition. Traditions in sports can range from the tame to the outrageous and bizarre. But the execution of these traditions can often […]
On the Bench: Bandwagoning
We all know that one person who tries to justify being a fan of the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks all at the same time. Please, just stop. Being a true sports fan means sticking to one team through times of victory and times of loss and heartbreak. The […]
Coach’s Corner: Rachel Benders
Deciding to coach the ultimate team sport has been one of the best decisions Rachel Benders made in her life. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Benders had an ongoing curiosity about rowing but never really had the chance to give it a try until her freshman year of college. When searching for a college, Benders’ […]
Athlete of the Week: Alexandra Johansson
Alexandra Johansson likes tennis because it requires both physical and mental alertness, as well as tactical thinking. Born in Sweden, Johansson grew up in Australia and came to the U.S. to play college tennis. The first time she ever picked up a tennis racket was by mere coincidence when her family decided to play recreational […]
Breaking the color barrier: sports edition
A century ago in the U.S., sports didn’t look like they do today because of segregation. There were no Dwayne Wades, Williams sisters or Floyd Mayweathers. The athletes who first entered the predominantly white sports leagues and associations had to deal with discrimination, hate speech and doubt, things that today’s players don’t have to […]
On the Bench: The Slave Gene Myth
When segregation ended in 1964, racial biases continued to thrive through the slave gene myth. If you’re not familiar with this theory, let me enlighten you. The slave gene theory is a racial assumption that African Americans are better athletes, in general, than other races due to the physical legacy of slavery. The idea was […]
Athlete of the Week: Mailen Domecq Chantry
As a golfer, Mailen Domecq Chantry works tremendously hard, mentally, physically and patiently, to hit the tiny white ball. Born and raised in Argentina, Chantry started playing golf at the age of 11. She was influenced by her older brother, who encouraged her to play. In addition to golf, Chantry also played basketball for six […]
On the Bench: Belonging to your favorite team
While you’re on the couch stuffing your face with wings and beer, the team is on the field actually playing. If you’re not receiving a check from the organization, even as a trainer or waterboy, you have no right saying “we” when referring to the team, no matter how much you cheer and care for […]