Statesman

NFL changes abuse policy

Izabela Zaluska, Copy Editor | October 10, 2014

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,...

Studies evaluate effectiveness of fitness apps

Joylyn Yang, Staff Reporter | October 10, 2014

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...

Athletes reflect on recruitment process

October 10, 2014

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...

Former Patriot seeks athletic success as professional female hockey player

Sami Sparber, Staff Reporter | October 10, 2014

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,...

Yoga aids physical, mental stress

Nikol Safronova, Staff Reporter | October 10, 2014

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...

Six schools announce split from North Suburban Conference

Namrata Sridhar, Ideas Manager | October 10, 2014

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...

Under Armour launches new campaign directed toward women empowerment

Katy Roach, Sports Editor | October 10, 2014

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....

How do individuals identify their sexual orientation?

Stephanie Namkoong, Features Editor | October 10, 2014

Today, society is generally more open to the differing sexual orientations of people. However, there is far more than just heterosexual and homosexual sexualities. Sexual identity is part of who someone...

How vast is the gender spectrum?

Brenda Reyn, Graphics Editor | October 10, 2014

People are typically labeled as either male or female. However, often times, society tends to forget that as human beings, there is no concise or conclusive method of how to define us. Nothing is written...

Do social misconceptions affect life choices?

Sabrina Szos, Staff Reporter | October 10, 2014

During the passing period, the football player makes his way past the cardio room and instead sits down in his advanced math class, waiting for the test that he studied diligently for to be passed out. Instead...

Does culture influence our beliefs?

Fathma Rahman, Managing Editor of Production | October 10, 2014

Too often, we find ourselves assuming knowledge about an entire culture based on misleading sources of information, be that the media or a misinformed friend. As a result, cultural stereotyping has grown. Culture...

What do physical societal standards say about us?

Alexandra Shafran, Graphics Editor | October 10, 2014

Whether it’s posters of bodybuilders in the gym or photographs of a Chicago Ballet company, representations of physical stereotypes permeate our lives, clouding our heads with the rights and wrongs that...