Sports

In addition to education and social activities, Covid-19 has impacted the cherished extracurriculars of many high school athletes. As empty stadiums bring gloom on school campuses, students long to reconcile with their beloved sports.  “During these strange times, I understand how it may be hard to get students back on campus …

While playing the New York Giants on October 11, Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott faced a severe leg injury. During the game’s third quarter, Prescott was tackled by Giants’ cornerback Logan Ryan while running to the 18-yard-line. The tackle caused Prescott’s leg to bend out of shape underneath him, creating …

Hockey is often characterized by a stimulating atmosphere—scraping ice, players crashing into one another, and fans banging on the walls while whooping and hollering. In light of the recent Covid-19 crisis, however, the NHL has resumed its season with only half of its trademark rowdy atmosphere. After calling a hiatus …

On August 23, Jacob Blake, an innocent black American, was peacefully trying to get into his car when a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot him seven times in the back trying to arrest him. Although Blake survived, he was paralyzed from the waist down. A video of that shooting …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused spring seasons to cut short, ending before they had even picked up momentum for the season. Though they did not get the opportunity to enjoy their last high school season, MC seniors are grateful for the experiences they have had in the athletic department. MC senior …

As the coronavirus pandemic progresses, citizens around the world are encouraged to stay home and minimize their contact with the outside world. To ensure the safety of individuals and those around them, governments, doctors, well-known figures, and large organizations have made specific contributions in order to properly endorse this proposition. …

The COVID-19 epidemic has closed down all running races, meetings of running clubs and even many running trails and paths around the world. With so many dedicated runners in every country, there is nothing that governments could do to stop people from completing their scheduled miles.  Around the world, many …

With COVID-19 having a large impact on sporting events around the globe, sport-lovers are doing all that they can to continue their activities. One particular instance seems to trump all other efforts at resuming an athletic season. Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) president, Dana White has found a way around the …

With four wins this trimester, the MC Girls Water Polo team has finally wrapped up their season. For the six seniors on the team, this was their last time to share the pool with their Water Polo family, and the moment  was bittersweet. “The last game was very emotional. Some …

With the support of the coaches, players and an excited Red Sea, the MC boys’ basketball team ended their season proud of what they had accomplished.  The team of talented players worked hard throughout the season with hopes of making it to playoffs. Although it was not the ending they …