Wahl Goes to State

By: Harmony Takhar Junior Melissa Wahl will be heading off to state this track season. She is a junior and has been high jumping the past 5 track seasons. Her personal best on high jump is 5’5″ and she accomplished this at her last meet. I had a chance to ask a few questions with her about her high jump experience. EVN: What has influenced … Continue reading Wahl Goes to State

American Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby

By: Megan Bias On Saturday, May 2, American Pharoah won the 141st Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:03.02. Firing Line came in second with Dortmund in third. American Pharoah clenched the victory by half a length over Firing Line. According to Bleacher Report, this was the jockey Victor Espinoza’s second consecutive Kentucky Derby win and third in his career. Many expected Firing Line and … Continue reading American Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby

Aaron Hernandez: Verdict is Out

By: Harmony Takhar Aaron Hernandez, previous New England Patriots player, was sentenced to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole on a count of first-degree murder of his former friend, Odin Lloyd. He was also guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm. This trial has been ongoing since 2013 and a verdict was finally reached on April 15, 2015. He had pleaded not … Continue reading Aaron Hernandez: Verdict is Out

Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey

By: Rachel Heinz Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey Sport: Softball Position: Left Field/ Second Base When did you start playing softball? I started when I was 7 years old because my brother played baseball and I wanted to play it too. What makes you love playing softball? It’s more relaxed than sports such as soccer and football, but it is still exciting to play and … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey