When I was home for Easter break, I watched a decent amount of television (because college doesn’t allow for much leisure time). I surfed the channels, hoping to happen upon some kind of sporting event to feast my eyes upon. Eventually, I came across last year’s USA Pickleball Championship. Imagine […]
Day: May 19, 2021
Ready, Set, Dance: An argument on dance as a sport.
A sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment,” according to Oxford Languages. Why then, is dance not considered a sport? Despite the competitive nature of dance and the intense hours of training, dancers still […]
Super League Sparks Global Backlash: How a European pro soccer proposal is impacting fans around the world.
A recent announcement regarding the proposal of a Super League in European soccer has sparked global outrage and may forever change the way the game is both played and experienced. The 12 clubs confirmed as founding members, which include England’s traditional “Big 6” as well as the three top clubs […]
The Crowd Goes Wild: The impact of spectators at college sporting events.
The cheers and claps from the crowd are the most exhilarating sounds an athlete can hear. From smaller claps on the golf course to shouts and screams on the field, athletes thrive on the support of their closest family, friends and fans. For the majority of the spring season, the […]
Student Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore soccer player Emmanuel Hewitt discusses activism both in and out of athletics.
When George Floyd was murdered in May 2020, many young Black people came out to their local cities to march for Black Lives Matter. Emmanuel Hewitt, a sophomore at Eastern, was one of those people. The Mechanicsburg, PA native, found it important to bring awareness to the struggles of young […]