JANELLE PHARMS: Sibling inspires exploration
Brianna Rodriguez, News Editor
March 13, 2019
Filed under Sports, Weekly Sports Focus
Beginning her track and field career her freshman year, junior Janelle Pharms has high expectations this season. "I personally like throwing a lot better," she said. "My sister used to do it." Pharms competes in the shot put and discus events. "It's a lot a fun and way less running." Though...
LOOKING UP
March 1, 2019
Filed under Sports
Volleyball can be thought as a “girl sport” but now this sport is breaking the gender barrier. “Sports aren’t just for one gender,” boys volleyball coach Jeremy Moua said. “Having it back at schools will give our boys and those from other schools the opportunity to play and see what it’s lik...
The cause of Chelsea FC’s problems this season
February 28, 2019
Filed under Sports
During the summer transfer window, London’s Chelsea FC chose to relieve Antonio Conte of his managerial duties and brought in Maurizio Sarri from Napoli. The Italian tactician brought his own brand of football to Italy during his tenure in Naples, known as “Sarri-ball”, and produced some of the most b...
JAMES CHOM: Anime encouraged him to play
February 27, 2019
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Weekly Sports Focus
Starting a new sport can be a nerve wracking thing to do. It can be especially scary when the sport is new to not only yourself, but your school as well. This year with the introduction of boys volleyball at Stagg, boys from all grades have put themselves out there and tried out to ma...
FATIMA MACIEL: Swim teaches one to be mentally disciplined
Oleedia Pemble-Harris, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under Weekly Sports Focus
“Swim has taught me so much but I’m most proud of it teaching me how to control my emotions.” Sophomore Fatima Maciel has been involved with swim since she was in the sixth grade. In middle school Maciel was inspired by her neighborhood friend to join the community pool team in which she competed...
UEFA Champions League Round of Sixteen preview: AS Roma vs. FC Porto
February 11, 2019
Filed under Sports
The UEFA Champions League is finally back, and the best teams from across Europe will battle it out to earn their place in the next round. The first games of the Round of Sixteen will take place on Tuesday, February 12 when AS Roma take on FC Porto and Manchester United takes on Paris Saint Germa...
Super Bowl LIII preview
February 1, 2019
Filed under Sports
The biggest game in American football will be played this Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia when the Los Angeles Rams will take on the New England Patriots. The Patriots are no strangers to the Super Bowl, as this year’s will be their third consecutive appearance. The Rams,...
Cardiff City’s record signing goes missing
January 30, 2019
Filed under Sports
It was Saturday, January 19th when Cardiff City signed 28 year-old striker Emiliano Sala for a club record fee of 15 million euros. Sitting in the 18th position of the Premier League, signing a goalscorer such as Sala would be crucial if they wanted to avoid relegation. And with the Argentinian baggin...