You could call it the weight training centre of the universe. Eric Joly calls it his office. With his massive chest, goatee, and tattooed arms, he may have the look of the most intimidating man in Lennoxville. In reality, he is more likely the most passionate.
The storybook ending fell just one basket short. Laval defeated the Bishop’s Gaiters 69-68 in a contest that was a tribute to seniors Melanie Oudette-Charles and Katy Germain, who played their final home game in a Gaiters uniform.
The struggles have been prevalent over the course of the season. Missed free throws at key times, bad quarters, and numerous single digit losses have been the story. This night was about redemption.
One’s favourite moment of Super Bowl XLV (that’s 45 for those of us not well versed in roman numerals) can vary greatly, depending on who you are.
Sitting down with women’s soccer player Katie Montelpare
There is an aura of passion that seems manifests itself in sport. We see it everywhere. It’s found in a school gymnasium where a basketball athlete calmly sinks one free throw after another, or at a baseball diamond, where players work together to turn flawlessly executed double plays; it is also found in the student athlete.
Sitting down with the captain of the Women's Polar Bears hockey team, Emilee Walker describes her passion for her team and the rink.
Athletes undoubtedly possess qualities that are rarely seen in other professions. This is witnessed when we see athletes, the ones who live and breathe for their passion, mesmerized in absolute elation or hanging their heads while they search for solitude. The year 2010 had every bit of this, and then some.
We’ve all heard it before. Maybe some of us are guilty of it too. The profane chants of “You f***ed up” spilling through the air, directed at an athlete from an opposing school - an individual who is probably much like us.
Sitting down with first year men's basketball player, Andrew Drisdelle. Drisdelle discusses his experiences playing basketball, the outlook of this year's team, and the challenges they face ahead of them.
