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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

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Simone Biles pulled herself out of events at this years Tokyo olympics due to mental health concerns.

How will injuries continue to impact athletes?

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter November 3, 2021

Crutches, braces, tape and more are just another accessory for athletes. These seem like odd accessories, however, they are very common to spot with an athlete at some point in their career. These accessories...

U.S. star Simone Biles pulled out of the individual all-around final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Photo via NPR and taken by Gregory Bull/AP.

Humanize the athlete

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter September 29, 2021

We live in a society that puts more money in athletic programs for public schools than academics. While doing that, we push athletes past their limits of capability — juggling school, homework, practice,...

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