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Student-athletes face struggles and pressures that non-student athletes do not face. Athletes effectively balance sports, school work, chores and everyday activities. Student-athletes face irregular sleep schedules, decreased productivity and several other negative consequences. Despite all these challenges student-athletes still manage to persevere and continue all they do.

The struggle to balance sports and grades

Shannon Kamau, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Due to a recent injury involving Peyton McNabb, a high school volleyball player, lawmakers have enforced the Fairness in Women’s Act. This act will ensure womens safety and leave them with fewer concerns about their opponents. Controversy remains as athletes believe women will benefit from this bill and others believe the bill discriminates against trans-women.

A fair chance

Lauren Lee, News Editor
May 12, 2023
Pro-athletes Ja Morant and Mikey Williams have committed crimes in the past two months that led social media to question their behavior. Their wrongdoings have cost them brand deals and other great opportunities. Social media and other influences might contribute to these young stars actions. Different approaches such as regulating social influence will solve this issue from an early start.

How media slam dunks athletes’ careers

Malique Card, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Varsity lacrosse Warriors (4-2) continue their season strongly with a win against the River Ridge Knights (1-7). Through each others support and that of surrounding family and friends, the Warriors paved their way to victory. Through cheering and yelling from the stands, NC defeated River Ridge 7-6.

NC varsity lacrosse defeats the River Ridge Knights

Callie Kinsinger, Features Editor
March 6, 2023
NC senior athletes signed on national signing day, February 1. Teammates, coaches, family members and friends attended the signing ceremony to celebrate the athletes hard work paying off. Baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and football supporters cheered on the players throughout the process.

NC high school athletes turn collegiate

Giovanna Talone, Sport Editor
February 8, 2023
The leisurely, inviting and excitement-inducing sport of American football stands as a testament to the unity this diverse country provides. However, the strengthening force of the sport cannot mask the potential dangers that lie beneath, nor deny the lack of accountability from fans who negate the severity of injuries.

Grimness on the gridiron: a lack of concern in American football culture

Ciara Whimbush, Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Esports industry continues to rise by stimulating employment and economic growth. The sports industry continues to decline due to numerous negative reasons like questionable coaching and extreme pressures placed on athletes. Popular sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, consistently diminish in viewership, with 96.4 million last year compared to the year before with 100.45 million viewers. On the contrary, the 2021 League of Legends World Championship in Iceland garnered 76.3 million viewers.

Hello Esports, goodbye traditional sports

Divine Idiku, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Five different student-athletes signed to continue their career at the collegiate level (from right to left): Alex Acosta, Derek Brooks, Maddie Diaz, Kenna Armitage, and Jaxon Bampfield. Each athlete took pictures and celebrated their signing day with their families, friends, teammates, and teachers surrounding them. As the spring semester winds down towards graduation, these athletes can say they left it all out on the field.

NC athletics boasts five more college signees

Peyton Stack, Copy Editor
April 17, 2022
Student-athletes continue to remain under pressure with the added challenges of school. From attending classes for six hours every day to playing on the field, student-athletes need to learn how to multitask. The peer pressure of resembling “the perfect athlete” while upholding the title of the “straight-A student” can impact student-athletes heavily. The effects from the stress can seriously affect their mental and physical health as they continue to grow.

Homework or Home Run?

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Through his interactions with the players he coaches, Callahan has shared his knowledge of baseball, helping them improve their skills while fostering a constructive team atmosphere. “I’ve been on varsity since my sophomore year. I’ve learned how to be persistent and what will work to win games. I like how he is very close to our team and doesn’t act like he is greater than the players,” senior varsity baseball player Tyler Gorsuch said.

Baseball head coach Tom Callahan scores 250th win

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
April 26, 2021
After an early end to the 2020 NC Warrior track and field season, the athletes return and in high hopes of a great season. Various athletes play other sports and use running track as extra workouts to improve strength and endurance. As a team, they plan to run their fastest and win as many meets as they can this season.

Back on track: NC warrior track preseason 2021

Racheal Oni, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Opposing Viewpoint: Should Sports Resume

Opposing Viewpoint: Should Sports Resume

Jenny Loveland and Peyton Stack
September 16, 2020
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