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The student news site of Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Statesman

The student news site of Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Statesman

Why We Shouldn’t Tell Student Athletes to “Stick to Sports”

Why We Shouldn’t Tell Student Athletes to “Stick to Sports”

Kelly Liu | October 9, 2020

In late August, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their playoff game in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Soon after, tennis player Naomi Osaka said she would sit out...

Out of Contact Sports

As he reaches the golf course, Madhav Muralidharan ‘22, makes sure he has his mask on before leaving his car and breathes a sigh of relief. Missing a piece of equipment would be forgivable, but without...

Restrictions on Recruiting

Sailaja Nallacheruvu and Thea Surya | October 9, 2020

In the fall of 2019, Anthony Skordilis ’21 was practicing and playing games after school essentially every day as a member of the Stevenson Boys Varsity Soccer team. Now with COVID-19 having changed...

(Stay At) Home Run!

(Stay At) Home Run!

Bradley Locker and Advay Voleti | October 9, 2020

3-0 count to COVID-19. He swings and hits a long fly ball deep into the night. COVID-19 has blown this game open with a grand slam! Nearly 200 days ago, COVID-19 began its All-Star level production;...

College Sports and COVID-19

Griffin Brown | June 15, 2020

With the coronavirus leaving all Illinois schools empty for the remainder of the school year, worries and uncertainties linger in the mind of athletes. Among these worries are lost sports seasons and college...

Photo courtesy Evan Ambrose (@eambro5e) via Instagram

Evan Ambrose ’21’s Free Throw Goes Viral on Social Media

Bradley Locker | June 3, 2020

Even though Stevenson’s boys basketball team could not complete its stellar season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the squad enjoyed tremendous success; under coach Pat Ambrose’s guidance, the Patriots...

Photo credit to the Chicago Bears via Twitter

Grading the Chicago Bears’ 2020 NFL Draft Class

Bradley Locker | May 22, 2020

Though the Bears did not have a pick on the first night of the 2020 NFL Draft—an evening that incorporated exclusively the first 32 selections—general manager Ryan Pace and other front office executives...

Quarantine Fitness Tips

Quarantine Fitness Tips

Sophia Ismail and Elyssa Gavenda | April 22, 2020
While the coronavirus may be prohibiting people from doing their normal workout routines, it’s still important to stay active. By exercising at home, you can improve both your physical and mental health.
COVID-19 Calls Timeout

COVID-19 Calls Timeout

Winter and spring athletics canceled due to COVID-19 breakout
Pro/Con: Should Sports Resume in the Near Future?

Pro/Con: Should Sports Resume in the Near Future?

Bradley Locker and Serena Mehta | April 20, 2020
Statesman staffers argue why spring sports should return over the summer or should stay at bay during unprecedented quarantine period

Q&A with Mr. Wiersema

Caimin Xi, Natalie King, and Humza Quazi | March 10, 2020
In a continuation of an Issue 5 print story, hear about Mr. Weirsema's experiences and stance on unsung heroes in sports.
Photo provided by: Boys Bowling Twitter

Not Bowled Over By Success, Boys Bowling Team Reaches IHSA State Final Tournament

Bradley Locker, Sports Editor | February 28, 2020

For many, bowling serves a casual, fun reprieve that allows for better connectedness with friends and family. But for Stevenson’s boys' bowling team, the clanking of pins and accumulation of points means...

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