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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to Helmet: Where things went right, and who got robbed at the NFL Honors

Jason Asvestopoulos February 15, 2024
The NFL season has now fully wrapped up, and the Kansas City Chiefs have established their dynasty by winning their third championship in five years. The San Francisco 49ers are once again left with a bitter feeling after losing the Super Bowl, but at least one of their players was recognized for his outstanding season. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What about me? | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

Lillian Chapman October 30, 2023
Recently huge strides have been made in representation for plus-sized women, but in this, "mid-sized" or women between sizes 9-16 have been left behind and deserve to have their bodies represented as well.
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Ask Sophia: How to have a Hot Girl Summer

Sophia Yakumithis March 17, 2021
My body has taken a serious hit since the lockdown started last March. With warmer weather making it easier to go running again, I think we are en route to a hot girl summer once again.
PHOTO COURTESY BLOOMSBERRIES/FLICKR

EDITORIAL: Fashion industry should reflect real women’s bodies

Editors February 2, 2017

From a young age, girls are bombarded with images of the ideal body and beauty standards. Celebrity role models and childhood toys contribute to the belief —  Barbie is just one toy that has been scrutinized...

Ronda Rousey has risen to fame as one of the faces of the UFC. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Where the UFC fits into the sports landscape

Simon Kienitz Kincade November 20, 2016

For decades, combat sports in America were said to have been on the decline. Far removed are the days of radio and early television when boxing dominated the news and millions upon millions would...

Fish and Chipps: Finding your voice

Fish and Chipps: Finding your voice

Isaac Chipps April 19, 2016

I was 17 and sitting in a movie theater in Gahanna, Ohio when I discovered my voice. It was a Saturday night, and I was watching a mediocre movie with a friend when I thought to myself, "I should start...

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EDITORIAL: Virtual reality and Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue don’t mix

Editors February 16, 2016

Who knew bikinis needed 360-degree enhancement? Sports Illustrated brought virtual reality to its Monday-released Swimsuit issue with the release of an accompanying iOS and Android app. The magazine shot...

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Rebuilding no more, men’s basketball looks to make a splash

Nick Frazier November 12, 2015

For the Boston University men’s basketball team, last season can be best summarized as a rebuilding year. After losing three players to graduation and another three to different schools, the Terriers...

Two-Minute Drill: Tom Brady further cements legacy with 400th TD

Two-Minute Drill: Tom Brady further cements legacy with 400th TD

Chris Picher October 6, 2015

On Sunday, Tom Brady’s patented play-action pump fake at the goal line resulted in the 400th passing touchdown of his career, becoming just the fourth player in NFL history to tally as many. Brady...

EDIT: #unapologetic

Daily Free Press Admin February 24, 2014

For the 50th anniversary of its Swimsuit Issue, Sports Illustrated ran a spread featuring Mattel’s Barbie. Expecting this decision to reap major controversy, both companies are using the hashtag #unapologetic...

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