athletics

Main character syndrome is illustrated by a spotlighted book with blank pages in the place of a movie theater screen, suspended in front of an audience.

Main Character Syndrome and the Beauty of ‘Performance’

The popular idea that we are all writing our own stories may seem self-centered, but it can inspire us all to act gracefully.…

July 25, 2021

An illustration of Honnold and his athletic achievements.

Top 4 Greatest Athletic Achievements in Human History

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Humans beings are capable of incredible things, and people like Alex Honnold are making the impossible become reality.…

May 5, 2021

A coach stands on the football field observing her team.

School Sports’ Coaches Need To Acknowledge Eating Disorders

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It's time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.…

September 18, 2020

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

There’s a New NWSL Soccer Team, and It’s Already Making History

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Angel City is the first National Women’s Soccer League team to be owned by a majority of women.…

August 15, 2020

The ‘Laughter Permitted’ Podcast Reveals Experiences of Beloved Athletes

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Former women's soccer player Julie Foudy's platform bridges the gap between the personal lives of pioneering female athletes with politics and race.…

June 27, 2020

Black Lives Matter Is Showing That Pro Sports Needs Structural Change

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

The BLM movement is confronting racism in American athletic leagues, but little is being done to change the roots of these organizations.…

June 24, 2020

Deifying Humanity — The Detrimental Effects of Idolizing Athletes

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

We might have created a dangerous sports culture that neglects the very human needs and vulnerabilities of athletes.…

December 13, 2019

Athletes Have Long Been Forbidden from Greek Life, but Why?

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

I spoke with two student-athletes—one in Greek life and one not—about how their decisions affected their athletics, academics and social lives.…

December 10, 2017

Thrasher’s Skater of the Year Finalists Definitively Ranked

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

Here are eight skaters who absolutely killed it in 2017 and are top contenders for Thrasher Magazine's Skater of The Year award.…

December 7, 2017

UMN Track-Running Boyfriends Brad and Justin Talk Race, Sex and Running

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Minnesotan track stars and boyfriends Brad Neumann and Justin Rabon have recently made headlines for being just that.…

November 13, 2017

CSU’s Athletic Director, Joe Parker, Talks Sports and Building the College Experience

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

According to Parker, college athletics remain a good investment in a time of tight budgets.…

December 12, 2016

Academics vs. Athletics and the Best Method for Building a Successful University

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

The two main proponents to university life—academics and athletics—have always been at war to be the most important, so what’s the truth?…

December 6, 2016

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