I used to think my body was something I had to tame. I thought that if I didn’t closely monitor my body it would look unkempt, like a garden becomes overgrown when neglected and left to the elements. Gardens require constant upkeep, with the proper balance of trimming, watering, weeding and sunlight. I thought […]
One Step at a Time: Reflections from Sports Editor Shelly Lister Read Post »
I’ll never forget that phone call almost three years ago now. I’ll never forget the way my best friend’s voice shook when she said the words that I thought might be true but never imagined she’d actually say: “I think I have an eating disorder.” As a track runner, she had always been
The Athlete’s Unexpected Competitor The rise of eating disorders in athletics Read Post »
Cross Country by Hector Davila It’s that time of year again: the fall season, when there are colorful leaves, pumpkin spice and we definitely cannot forget the MAC Championships. The end of October into November is an exciting time of year for all colleges around the country. Fall sports fight to obtain playoff
EU Fall Sports Stay Strong in Postseason Read Post »
Men’s Basketball With nine upperclass students on the roster, EU Men’s Basketball will enter the 2016-17 season with much experience. Coach Eric McNelley will return for his second season with the team. In McNelley’s first season the Eagles finished with an overall record of 11-14 and went 6-8 in the MAC Freedom Conference.
EU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Eager to Begin Fresh Season Read Post »
Who Do You Play For? One of my favorite movie scenes of all time comes from “Miracle,” the true story of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey team. In it, Coach Herb Brooks forces his young, inexperienced team to work out after one of their Olympic tune-ups. The players from the
The Spirit of the Game Reflections From Nate roberts of EU Men’s Soccer Read Post »
The Philadelphia Flyers started off their season with a victory against the LA Kings, winning the game with a score of 4-2. Sean Couturier scored twice in the game, with assists from Travis Konecny. In the second game of the season, the Flyers took a loss against the Arizona Coyotes, losing 4-3 in
Philly Flyers Looking to Rebuild With Young Team Despite Slow Start Read Post »
To clear the air, I will start as plainly as possible: I am an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. I pledge my allegiances to the Orioles franchise, and I will faithfully root for my home team until the day I die. But my love for baseball runs deeper than my devotion to the Orioles.
Visiting the World Series Stadiums A Baltimore fan’s travels to Chicago and Cleveland Read Post »
On Oct. 25, sophomore Jacob Meyers of EU Men’s Soccer was named the Division III Player of the Week by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. On Oct. 19, the Eagles defeated Wilkes University by a score of 7-0, which was followed by yet another shut out against King’s College on Oct.
I started playing soccer at age four, began playing competitively at age eight and continued to play competitively until I graduated from high school. I make this distinction between play and competitive play not because my four-year old-self did not understand the concept of winning or losing, but rather because there is a certain
Do We Reward Effort or Results? Debating participation trophies Read Post »
Running is physically and mentally draining. In order to become faster, you do speed workouts. In order to gain endurance, you run up hills and work on core. In order to become mentally strong, you focus on your achievements and staying positive—especially during meets and grueling workouts where you just can’t do another
