NWSL’s First CBA Signifies New Beginning for the League

by Sydney Wiser ‘23 After the firing of five coaches due to abuse allegations during the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, fans and players hoped for positive changes heading into 2022. The players made it clear how that could happen: the formation of the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for a women’s soccer league between the players and … Read More

On Sports: Clemens and Bonds Snubbed

by Dylan Sondike ‘24 On Tuesday, January 25, David Ortiz was elected into the MLB Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, who were in their last years of eligibility, didn’t make the cut. Since Bonds or Clemens didn’t get inducted, Ortiz definitely didn’t deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. All … Read More

Figure Skating Rivals Compete for Gold

by Peyton Blumenfeld ‘22 It is undeniable that the Winter Olympics are overlooked every four years, overshadowed by the Summer Olympics. It’s hard for skiing to compete for excitement with swimming or speed skating with the 100M in track. However, this year the men’s figure skating competition will surely be one to watch out for, offering as much drama as … Read More

Both Teams Deserve a Chance in Overtime

by Matt Rosenthal ‘22 The NFL playoffs are more exciting than ever. The expansion to 7 teams per conference has meant more opportunities for exciting football for fans. Each of the six Divisional and Conference Championship games were decided by one score and came down to the wire. However, there is one fatal flaw to the exciting matchups: overtime. The … Read More

Is Jake Paul the Most Relevant Boxer of the 21st Century?

by Carter Braun ‘23 Upwards of four billion people in the world are active on social media, and adolescents spend hours a day watching celebrities on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Whether it be good or bad, almost any publicity is good publicity for celebrities. They feed off the public’s attention, and it is irrelevant whether they are hated or … Read More

The Winter Olympics Offers China a Chance To ‘Sportswash’ Human Rights

by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 With less than a month until the 2022 Winter Olympics Games all eyes are on Beijing, the host city of the games. With the prying eyes of the media now of the country of China, grave animosity towards the country has arisen worldwide due to its involvement in the extermination of the Uyghur Muslims, a religious … Read More

On Sports: For the Right Price, Your Ad Goes Here

by Perri Williams ’23 Commercialization is the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain. Professional sports in the United States and around the world have always been about generating revenue for the leagues and the teams, but that has traditionally been secondary to providing thrills and entertainment to billions of sports fans. The balance between making money … Read More

Cropdusters Ready To Play Ball

by Evan Joseph ’23 Olney has produced a multitude high-level baseball players including collegiate-level talents and even pros. The Olney Boys and Girls Club (OBGC) has recently announced that they will be adding a collegiate summer league baseball team named the Olney Cropdusters to their organization. OBGC is also building a new stadium for the Cropdusters, which will also be … Read More

Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Look To Overcome Tough Starts

by Evan Joseph and Perri Williams ’23 The boys’ varsity basketball team recently is showing signs of turning around their season. During an 0-8 start, the Warriors lost in almost every way imaginable. That includes blowouts against B-CC, Urbana, and Churchill, and heartbreaking losses that just barely slipped away against Einstein, Blake, and Paint Branch. The Warriors hope to find … Read More

@madsflickdump Showcases School Spirit On Instagram

by Yusra Husain ’22 After a year and a half of virtual learning, senior Maddie Tringone decided to whip out her digital camera and capture the essence of senior year. As an athlete, Tringone is no stranger to the pleasure of having nice pictures taken while playing your favorite sport. Thus, when Sherwood returned to in-person learning, she took the … Read More