Viator Voice

Precise process: how new coaches are hired

Maggie Towle, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022

The seemingly simplistic process of selecting a head coach is one largely based on the mission, vision, and values of the prospective employee, as they are considered for a position in the Viatorian community. “There...

Team managers lend a helping hand

Matt Anesi, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022

Student managers at Saint Viator have become more and more popular as various sports begin to seek additional help to run practice, keep stats, or talk with the athletes. It’s a great way to bridge the...

Lions lead in race to NCAA

Several senior athletes consider their options as Division I offers pour in

Ben Konopka, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022

Collegiate athletics remain a pinnacle of athletics achievement, second to only professional levels. The competitive environment, combined with numerous benefits such as scholarships and fame, make being...

Concussions and repercussions

Scary head injuries cause concern at all levels of football

Anthony Pretto, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2022

Concussions in athletes are prevalent. In the U.S, about 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 5-10% of athletes will experience concussions...

Athletics bringing the world together

Jeffen Zhang, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

Saint Viator High School is a big family with lots of members. Among the hundreds of its members, there are some who are from different areas of the world. They joined the Viator family for various reasons....

Fantasy football storm hits both faculty and students

Students and faculty putting a lot on the line to avoid losing their fantasy leagues

Matt Anesi, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

I look at the clock. Five seconds left. Sweat is bleeding down my forehead. I can even taste it in my mouth. Why was I so nervous? I had spent the last two weeks in preparation for this moment. The last...

Performance Enhancing Disaster

Professional athletes using PEDs to gain an unfair advantage in their sport

Anthony Pretto, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2022

To excel in athletic competition is admirable. The majority of athletes compete in sports for the chance to prove their abilities. There is often no better feeling for an athlete than proving themselves...

Varsity football takes on a new look

Ben Konopka, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

After the graduation of the class of ‘22, SVHS’s varsity football team’s roster confronted adversity as 13 starting spots were opened. Coming in to fill the gaps: many first time varsity starters....

BIG10 gets a little bigger

USC, UCLA join athletic powerhouse conference, changing NCAA

Josh Bottarini, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

College athletics are changing drastically now that USC and UCLA have decided to leave the Pac-12 Conference to join the Big Ten. There is really only one reason they are making this move: money. With...

New team, new teammates, new trials

Illinois student athlete transfer rates increase throughout all of sports

Rylee Untalan, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022

Where a student goes to high school is everything to a teenager. It determines who their friends are, the way they act, and sometimes their identity as a whole. However, bouncing around from school to...

Varsity athletes vs. PE, should they have to participate?

The debate of whether or not PE waivers should be used continues

Andy Tyrjan, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

Sports are a huge part of Saint Viator and high schools across the country. They are a way to bring the student body together and uplift school spirit. So, just how seriously should we take in preparing...

Sponsorship-wreck

New ruling brings benefits, corruption to NCAA

Anthony Pretto, Staff Writer • March 18, 2022

On June 21, 2021, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the NCAA could no longer bar payments to student athletes. This was a decision that only added to the many existing challenges facing...