February 3rd, 2013 was one of the greatest days in the Baltimore Ravens’ history. The Ravens, in the Super Bowl for the first time in over a decade, held off a furious rally by Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers in an epic clash of two powerhouses. But the past five years haven’t been … Continue reading Ravens selection of Lamar Jackson signals new, exciting era
Teams of destiny have a defining moment, an instant when all hope seemed lost and the odds were against them but somehow, inexplicably, found a way to win. Look at the 2012 Baltimore Ravens, who used a game-tying Joe Flacco to Jacoby Jones miracle touchdown to upset the Broncos and move towards Super Bowl XLVIII. … Continue reading Team of Destiny: Vikings Stun Saints, Roll Towards Super Bowl
As a competitive distance runner, I train year-round, taking off only two two-week breaks the whole year. But amidst all of that training, I haven’t outgrown my love for playing sports like basketball and flag football. Not only are sports a fantastic opportunity to exercise, but they’re also immensely enjoyable to play, whether by yourself … Continue reading Which sports are the most fun to play?
The following is a huge project I've been working on with my cross country team, a music video titled "Oh We Rollin'". Hope you enjoy!
The following is an excerpt from a memoir I wrote about my freshman cross country season. In honor of counties coming up this Saturday, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite and proudest moments I've had as a runner. Over a week later, it was onto the county meet. The Wootton boys were viewed … Continue reading Excerpt: County Champs!
Note: The following is an excerpt from my sophomore cross country memoir, Making My Move, and is about the DCXC Invitational Meet. With DCXC coming up in two days, I wanted to revisit last year's unforgettable race. DCXC was a unique meet in that there were eight different races, one for each grade and gender. … Continue reading DCXC: 15 minutes, 37 seconds of fame
I wrote the following column an hour after learning of the death of one of my school's administrators, Mr. DuBoyce. In addition to being one of the friendliest faces in the school, Mr. DuBoyce was an avid supporter of the cross country team and came to many of our cross country meets. One of the … Continue reading Mr. DuBoyce- Our Biggest Fan
Note: The following post is based off a presentation that I gave in my Junior Seminar class last week. Since its inception in 1979, Pixar Animation Studios has revolutionized the movie industry. The studio started its work as a special effects branch of Lucasfilm and in 1986 was purchased by Steve Jobs. By that point, … Continue reading To Infinity and Beyond: How Pixar Uses Film Techniques to Drive Emotion
This article was written at the UNC Sports Journalism Camp. All quotes are from press conferences with Megan Buckingham and Julia Ashley, unless otherwise noted. Every morning, Megan Buckingham wakes up in her Chapel Hill dorm with her dreams fresh in her mind. While her groggy roommates reluctantly pull themselves from the allure … Continue reading Chasing Her Dream: UNC soccer star aims for championship
This article was written at the UNC Sports Journalism Camp. All quotes are from a press conference with Theo Pinson. College basketball is a roller coaster. Case in point: the whirlwind career of North Carolina shooting guard and rising senior Theo Pinson. During the 2015-16 season, Pinson, then a sophomore, and his Tar Heel teammates … Continue reading For Reigning NCAA Champ, the Roller Coaster Continues
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