NFL changes abuse policy
Izabela Zaluska, Copy Editor
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was suspended indefinitely from the National Football League (NFL) after video footage released on Sep. 8 showing Rice punching his then girlfriend, now wife, Janay Palmer, unconscious in an Atlanta casino elevator. The video footage showed Rice actually...
Studies evaluate effectiveness of fitness apps
Joylyn Yang, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
Studies have proven that thirty minutes of daily moderate activity can reduce health risks, according to WebMD. Not only does exercise increase energy levels, it also comes with many health benefits. These can include lower blood pressure, and decreased stress. Nowadays, it is becoming more and more...
Athletes reflect on recruitment process
Aman Grover, Managing Editor of Production
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
When Caroline Dempsey ’15 began her college-recruitment process, she started months in advance. The lengthy process included sending out emails and letters to prospective schools and communicating with her coaches. Now, after months of rigorous planning, Dempsey recently committed to play soccer at Wa...
Former Patriot seeks athletic success as professional female hockey player
Sami Sparber, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
After graduating from Stevenson, Megan Bozek ’09 left her hometown ice hockey rink and entered the Mariucci Arena at the University of Minnesota. In her senior year, Bozek served as team co-captain, setting a school defenseman record of 57 points. Five years later, she would go on to play hockey ...
Yoga aids physical, mental stress
Nikol Safronova, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
The practice of yoga has been traced all the way back to 5,000 years ago making it one of the oldest practices of meditation. Yet Western culture has shaped yoga and formed it to include different styles. Be it cardio or hot yoga, instructors all around the world are starting to experiment with various ...
Six schools announce split from North Suburban Conference
Namrata Sridhar, Ideas Manager
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
For the last 19 years, Stevenson athletic teams have been a part of the North Suburban Conference (NSC), which is comprised of 14 schools in the North Suburban area. However, six of the schools are planning a split in the upcoming years which may cause changes for the athletic teams’ schedule. Th...
Under Armour launches new campaign directed toward women empowerment
Katy Roach, Sports Editor
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
In an effort to compete with the women sportswear powerhouses of Nike and Lululemon, Under Armour has launched the “I Will What I Want” campaign—its largest campaign aimed and directed at women empowerment. The company launched the campaign with a commercial featuring the story of Misty Copelan...
Varsity point guard commits to Villanova University
Katy Roach, Sports Editor
September 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
Among a crowd of his fellow students, reporters, cameras and his family, Jalen Brunson ’15 announced he would be attending Villanova University in a press conference after school on Sep. 10, 2014. After thanking his teammates, coaches, Stevenson administration and family, Brunson discus...
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