Concussions: cause for concern?
Danny Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Sports related concussions are a hot topic right now. Concussions can affect players both on and off the field, so it is important to understand what a concussion really is and how to treat it properly in order to minimize long term complications and even having to retire from sports. “A concussion...
‘Rebulld’ begins
Nikolas Hohlweg, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Over the past few seasons, the Chicago Bulls have been riddled with mediocrity. The past two seasons the Bulls missed the playoffs and finished as the eighth seed. They have looked nothing like a team competing to win a championship. Over the off season, the Bulls have chosen to change the directi...
Girls cross country sprints to success
Danny Bartelt, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
To cross country runners throughout the state of Illinois, November 4th marks an important day: the IHSA State Final will take place at Detweiller Park in Peoria, Illinois. Coaches and runners alike have spent their summer and fall seasons preparing for the chance to run at this statewide gathering. ...
Social media and its impact on sports
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Lisa Horn, also known as the Publicity Gal, once proclaimed, “Everything you post on social media impacts your personal brand. How do you want to be known?” Social media is a great tool in the sports world for teams to communicate to one another, and for coaches to communicate to their players. Yet,...
Coach Archibald builds football team in success and character
Danny Fitzpatrick, Staff Editor
September 28, 2017
Athletic Director Martin Jennings knew when he hired Coach Dave Archibald that he had found a guy who is all about family, faith, and football. “The more we know and understand one another, the better we can communicate and help one another,” said Coach Dave Archibald. “A football program...
Coach McLoughlin Lifts Athletes to the Next Level
Maeve Schumacher, Sports Editor
August 23, 2017
With the start of another school year, homework and tests aren't the only thing students have to look forward to. A fresh season of athletics—from Friday night lights to Saturday morning meets—is bound to make any student athlete giddy with excitement and motivation. But how can athletes channel...
Luck of the Lions
Maeve Schumacher, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
From always wearing a pair of lucky socks to eating the same pregame meal, various superstitions have become a prominent aspect of today’s sporting world. These traditions may seem silly or unimportant to outsiders, yet for the athletes that practice them, they provide a sense of normality and control...
Captains show exemplary leadership on and off field
Dan Dababneh, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Being a captain requires an extraordinary capability to calmly handle adversity and set an example by leading others through the worst of times. Many may not see the sacrifices that a captain must make for their team over the course of a one practice, game or season, but they are admirable. Such leadership...
Drab drives girls’ track to success
Danny Bartelt, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
To most, 400 meters is hardly recognizable as a quarter of a mile; however, it is much more to senior track star Elizabeth Drab and her fellow teammates. Drab has worked tirelessly in perfecting her form, whether it be diving or running, both of which she has advanced onward to State Finals, She competed...
Will the Chicago Cubs shine again?
Michael Fitzpatrick, Sports Editor
March 24, 2017
The Chicago Cubs turned 108 years into 213 days by winning the 2016 World Series. Joe Maddon, who became manager before the 2015 season, has become famous for his “sayings.” Last year Maddon used slogans such as, “embrace the target” and“do simple better.” This year, Maddon has rolled out...
Just keep swimming
Clare Dowd, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
The Saint Viator boys’ swimming team has been one to watch lately, although this wasn’t necessarily destined from the start of the season. The very beginning of the swim season may have been a little rocky for the Lions because of the fact that they had a new head coach, Mr. Sam Wilcher, who had...
Track team races into new year
Patrick Schumacher, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Boom! The sound of the starting gun gets your feet moving, and you are now a fast moving machine— with the only thing going through your mind is winning the 800- meter. Only 200 meters left, and you kick it into full gear, leaving it all on the track. Now, think of experiencing this excitement 18...
Nathan Kochera, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
With there being a finite number of spots in summer gym and the requirement to take three years of physical education, many Saint Viator students have been forced to pass...
Coronavirus leaves March in madness
March 13, 2020
On Thursday, Mar. 12, the NCAA announced that the 2020 March Madness tournament will be cancelled due...
Weighing risk factor of sports
March 13, 2020
Sports can provide many things to athletes. Athletics are an opportunity to socialize and build friendships....
Alyssa Yankee and Morgan Trunda
October 13, 2020
The music and film industry has positively adapted to new regulations during the pandemic. Whether hosted on Instagram Live or a Zoom Webinar, many solo and group artists...
Future is female for Hollywood
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Did South Korean ‘Parasite’ get lucky?
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