For years now, USA gymnastics and the victims of former doctor Larry Nassar have been a headlining topic in the news, whether it be forthcoming survivor stories, Nassar’s sentence, or the trauma the victims still suffer from. Just over a week ago, however, some more news emerged surrounding the issue. On December 3, 2021, news... Continue Reading →
Historically, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has faced debates regarding its status as a sport, particularly compared to traditional competitive wrestling. Recently, WWE has seemed to hop on the NIL bandwagon, as it has signed 15 college athletes to name, image and likeness contracts, after signing Olympic Gold medalist Gable Stevenson to WWE’s first NIL contract... Continue Reading →
Just two weeks ago I shared an article, “Astroworld Festival Tragedy Raises Concerns About Concert Safety,” which was—as the title suggests—about the tragedies that occurred at Travis Scott’s November 5, 2021 show. Over the two weeks that have passed since this first article, Scott has been hit with approximately 200 lawsuits, with 10 confirmed fan... Continue Reading →
PART II OF ALY RAISMAN SERIES by Darby Daly and Marissa Egloff On Tuesday November 16, 2021, USA Gymnastics Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman visited University at Buffalo for the UB Distinguished Speakers Series—one of the school’s first since March 2020. Not only is Raisman an elite gymnast who is decorated with Olympic medals, she is... Continue Reading →
Part I of Aly Raisman Series by Darby Daly and Marissa Egloff Former United States Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman has one of the most impressive resumes. As a gymnast, Raisman captained the United States Olympics women’s gymnastics team in both 2012 and 2016, during which time she earned six Olympic medals, including three gold, two... Continue Reading →
Live events, particularly concerts and music festivals, are supposed to serve as a place of entertainment - a place where everyone can enjoy themselves without worrying for their safety. Unfortunately, concerts can become dangerous if they are not executed correctly and lack the proper resources to maintain civility, which seemed to be what happened at... Continue Reading →
For many, video games serve as a form of entertainment and safe space from reality. Gamers can be found among virtually every age group in today’s society. While it’s not uncommon for parents to monitor their children’s online and gaming activity, it’s not unreasonable for parents to expect their children to be safe while playing... Continue Reading →
Concussions and football go hand in hand, and it’s rare to watch a game without noticing at least one possible head injury. With concussion protocol becoming more significant and extensive, one may assume that the National Football League (NFL) abides by these regulations. More often than not, it seems players appear to take a nasty... Continue Reading →
Although the band came to an abrupt and traumatic end in 1994, Nirvana's brief time in the music industry has left a lasting impression around the world, thanks to their second album skyrocketing them to fame. Released in 1991, Nevermind became an instant hit, changing the music landscape while remaining a classic album decades later.... Continue Reading →
Concussions can be one of the most frustrating and devastating injuries for an athlete - often preventing them from participating in their sport for an uncertain amount of time and potential for leaving permanent damage. A concussion, according to the United Brain Association, is “a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in which the brain... Continue Reading →