Golf relies on more than fundamentals
Sean Bosshart, Sports Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Sports
The boys golf team, who placed second in state last year, plans to slow down their game and work on their technical skills. Through their hard work they hope to have a shot at winning state this year. The golf team has been working very hard over the last few years with three state championship wins and...
Pittman leads beyond end zone
Madison Wrzos and Greg Wilson, Sports Editor and Writer
October 9, 2018
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The crisp fall air floats through the air means only one thing. “Three words: Friday Night Lights,” said Jeremiah Pittman. Each year, athletes without fail step forward to not only represent their school on the field, but also as a positive role model. The services provided by coaches and ...
Girls swimming team overcomes challenges
Jill Doherty, Sports Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Sports
“All these things [problems] kind of make Viator's pool the laughing stock of our conference and all the visiting teams make fun of it,” said swim captain, senior Julie Warren. The swim team has been chasing their goal of state, but has the outdated basement pool set them back? The pool was bui...
Running on what?
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Sports
Caught up in the chaos and stress of school, looking for a good exercise to keep you in shape, or searching for a way to improve your condition during the fall sport season? The answer to these questions is running. However, what habits, actions, and techniques improve the overall results of running?...
Who is the New Athletic Director?
Madison Wrzos, Sports Editors
August 30, 2018
“Why do I love Saint Viator? I love Saint Viator because I see the student body and teachers as family,” said Jack Liedlich, a sophomore. Schools are composed of a network of people who work together to ensure it is in the best condition for all current and future Lions. Students at...
Hanging up the high tops
Zoya Boskovic, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Filed under Sports
Saint Viator is home to and has long celebrated the triumph of its many talented and determined athletes. The Winter sports season has demonstrated this to spectators through the success players have achieved. Biology teacher Mrs. Eileen Cairo pastes newspaper articles on her classroom board acknowledging...
A legacy for life: more than just metal?
Madison Wrzos, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Filed under Sports
A student entering Saint Viator’s sports corridor is blown away by the countless number of jerseys and trophies that seem to dazzle the space. Somehow, the entire room seems to glow and it is as if each sparkling case holds a story that is simply waiting to be told. Upon entering the gym, a large...
Compassionate care for all
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Filed under Sports
Have you ever broken a bone, sprained a ligament or sustained a concussion? If you have, chances are that you have collaborated or talked with an athletic trainer. Athletic trainers are highly qualified health care professionals that can help and educate athletes in numerous ways. March is national...
Varsity athletes meet gym class: essential or excessive?
Danny Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
Everyone knows the importance of regular physical exercise for kids. However, should a student who competes in sports at a high level still be required to take gym class, especially during their sport’s season? “Varsity athletes have already proven to go above and beyond the minimal physical activi...
Sprint away from stress
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
Have you ever been so frustrated with school, friends and life in general that make you feel like you’re going to explode? Instead of complaining and whining, one of the best ways to get this frustration out of the brain is through exercise. According to studies done by the American College of Sports Medi...
World of wrestling
Madison Wrzos, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
Despite the roaring of the crowd the wrestlers are only focused on each other. One wrestler lunges toward the other and his shoulders slam on the mat. The roaring grows louder as the wrestler looks up and smiles at his victory. A sport often overlooked, wrestling is full of pure endurance, strategy and...
Committee Controversies
Nikolas Hohlweg, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Filed under Sports
From 1998 to 2013, the college football season ended with the BCS National Championship. The two competing teams were based upon an average of several polls, including a poll voted on by the coaches. The teams ranked number one and two competed for the national championship. However, in 2014, the College F...
Sean Bosshart, Sports Writer
October 9, 2018
The boys golf team, who placed second in state last year, plans to slow down their game and work on their technical skills. Through their hard work they hope to have a shot...
October 9, 2018
The crisp fall air floats through the air means only one thing. “Three words: Friday Night Lights,”...
Girls swimming team overcomes challenges
October 2, 2018
“All these things [problems] kind of make Viator's pool the laughing stock of our conference and all...
Gabriella Papeo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
Chicago is so two years ago. Or at least, that’s what was presumed. Seventeen years ago in a North Shore suburb, Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman had an idea. They yearned...
Food reviews: slice of Chicago
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018
Airsoft: video game come to life
October 5, 2018