BY JONNY WALKER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Media and fans often dehumanize athletes while attempting to idealize sports accomplishments — to the benefit of no one. Star athletes, like all public figures, essentially lead two lives. First, there’s what they show the world. Fans and media form opinions on players’ characters and personalities through heavily publicized…
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR What are the two most important things that contribute to a person being a good athlete and player? Though there could be a number of attributes that influence a player’s ability, hard work and talent are the first two that really come to mind. I have been an athlete all…
By Nathan Soloman, Sports Assignment Editor After a convincing 11-6 victory over Siena on Saturday, the St. Bonaventure University’s men’s lacrosse team is on their way to the program’s inaugural MAAC tournament as the number six seed. Winners of three of the last four games, the Bonnies head into Friday’s match-up against Detroit Mercy with…
Max McAuliff, Staff Writer Athletes around the world have different levels of influence on the people that follow them. Whether it’s casual fans of the sport or die-hard supporters, athletes’ influence extends to millions of people. Sometimes the ability for athletes to reach millions of people can be a bad thing. A few weeks ago,…
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree…
For years, celebrities have been using their status as a platform to springboard their political and social views. Society holds celebrities on a pedestal, to the point where if they’re doing or saying something, it has to be the cool or right thing for everybody to do. Celebrities know they’re seen in this manner, so…
Being known as an “athlete” is a title that is mostly respected but carries some negativity. They are either respected for their admirable characteristics and traits that they have earned and worked for, or they are disliked for their supposed lack of intellect and drive outside of their respective sport. When I think of an…
Most athletes become involved in politics often. But should they allow the playing field to be turned into political ground as well? It is obvious that athletes have the potential to sway public opinion on political issues. Athletes have immense followings, are typically trusted and well respected and are seen as leaders in our society.…
By Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure will participate in a 28-year-old national celebration of girls and women in sports on April 21. National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) began in 1987 in honor of Flo Hyman, an Olympic volleyball player, and her athleticism and promotion of equality for women’s sports. Hyman died…
By Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor A dedication service is planned today at 6 p.m. for the new Tom and Michelle Marra Athletic Fields Complex. Tom Marra, ’80, who played baseball at Bonaventure, and his wife donated $1 million toward the project. Marra said building the new complex was a way for the university to…
By Callahan McBride Contributing Writer It is undeniable that we worship professional athletes much like ancient Romans worshiped their gods. We spend Sundays watching them, choose them over studying on weeknights and buy countless items with their name and team branded on them, thus branding ourselves. This is all well and good, as it is…
