Posts Tagged ‘Athlete of the Issue’
Athlete of the Issue: Lauren Nadel
After eating Babybell cheese from her packed lunch, she takes the wax wrapper and molds it into a figurine. Her creations are highly detailed and vary from giraffes to “gang-bangers.” [Read More]
Athlete of the Issue: Kristina Johnson
Jessie Geoffray Editor-in-chief Tied at 45, with three seconds left. Senior Kristina Johnson, seemingly unaffected by the pressure, had just made two free-throw shots to tie the game. The Samo girls’ basketball team was currently in a huddle, eagerly listening to [Read More]
Athlete of the Issue: Julia Glanz
Rebecca Asoulin Staff Writer As children, we all have role models. But not often is there a child who not only wishes to emulate her hero, but actually has the ability to do so. “When I was eight or nine people would always tell me that I would be the next Mia Hamm,” [Read More]
The man behind the mustache: Nick Salazar
“Our captain doesn’t have to be the fastest. It’s about creating harmony and creating leadership,” coach Tania Fisher said. “It’s a hard thing trying to balance being captain with being a top member of varsity. It definitely makes it harder to focus,” [Read More]
Athlete of the Issue: Kris Comas
Even though he is small, he still works hard. In this respect, his inspiration is DeSean Jackson. “He reminds me that I still have to push hard don’t get down because you’re small.” Comas’ size makes him faster, and makes it easier for him succeed on the [Read More]