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Dry February: stop drinking for a good cause (and your health) I will probably do better on my finals if I don’t party as much victoria baht s&h writer Hey there, Carillon readers! Happy month of February. I want you to take a second and think to yourself about what the month of February entails. Is it the month of love? Is it the coldest month of the year? How about the shortest month of the year? What about “Dry February?” Well, all of those are correct, but today in the Sports & Health section, we are going to talk about what “Dry February” is and why you should partake in it. “Dry February” is a fundraiser for cancer that encourages people to go alcohol-free for a month. “Why the month of February?” you may ask (and no, the answer is not because it is the shortest month so it’s easier to abstain). It is because February 4 is World Cancer Day! Here is a brief explanation of what cancer is: cancer is a disease that occurs and changes normal cells inside of your body. It can lead to uncontrolled growth of cells, which can progress into a tumour. If
these cells do not get treatment, they can spread to other cells inside of the body by using your circulatory systems. Cancer affects many Canadians, and I am sure you know someone who has been affected by the disease, or you have been affected yourself. “Dry February” is a fundraiser that is run by The Canadian Cancer Society. Not only do you avoid alcohol for the month, but you can raise money for cancer treatment! There is a reason why the Canadian Cancer society uses alcohol abstinence as a fundraiser. Did you know any type of alcohol increases your risk of head, neck, breast, stomach, pancreatic, colorectal and liver cancers? Now you do! So, there is a fun fact for you and a reason why you should partake in “Dry February.” Why else should you or your friends partake in “Dry February?” The reason may be because cancer has affected or affects someone you know. Maybe you have chosen to see what health benefits there are to giving up alcohol for a month. There are some benefits to partaking in
“Dry February.” Some people may experience improvement in their sleep patterns (and really, who doesn’t need that?). They may feel they are hydrated, which means not only are they maintaining more water in their daily intake, but being more hydrated can influence physical performance and give you more energy. Another reason to not drink is to improve blood pressure rates. Now, what is a benefit that is not for your health? The most obvious is to save money! If you partake in “Dry February,” not only can you fundraise money for cancer research and patients, but maybe you can save money that you would have spent on alcohol on a trip, family event, or a fitness journey. So why should you partake in “Dry February?” The answers are endless. Why not join in? Start now and you help raise money for cancer and gain benefits for your own health! Partake by yourself or with a group of friends. Share this article with them and get a whole group to partake in “Dry February” together!
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NBA 75th all-star lineup is announced We’re gonna shake it into overtime
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The all-star game has always been one of the National Basketball Association’s most popular events, and this year’s might be the most important and highly-anticipated one in recent history. From marking a significant anniversary to having some of the biggest names in the sport’s record, this game is set to make history. This year’s game commemorates the 75th anniversary of the NBA, a major milestone in the history of one of the most influential athletic organizations in the world. While the game itself is the 71st edition of the event, it still commemorates the league’s anniversary and is expected to provide an unforgettable spectacle. Fun fact: the game is being held in Cleveland, Ohio, where the NBA’s 50th anniversary game was held in 1997.
As a quick summary for the selection process of all-star players, NBA players from the western and eastern conference teams get chosen to be part of the starting roster through a voting process consisting of fan, media, and player votes. The player with the most votes in each of the two conferences is also appointed captain and gets to draft his team from the roster. The same players tend to get voted in during consecutive years, with these typically being household names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. However, this year’s event has a couple of exciting new picks that will be making their all-star debut. The starting lineups of the Western and Eastern conferences were announced on January 27, with the inclusion of some names being very predictable and some rather surprising. The list is as follows: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, with this being his
18th time being picked as an allstar player. (western, captain) Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, 12th. (eastern, captain) Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, 8th. (western) Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 6th. (eastern) DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls, 5th. (eastern) Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 5th. (eastern) Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets, 4th. (western) Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, 2nd. (eastern) Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors, 1st. (western) Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, 1st. (western) Wiggins and Morant have been selected for the first time in their careers after both being named Rookie of the Year in the 2014-15 and 2019-20 seasons respectively. As the only Canadian on the all-star roster, and the third
Canadian ever selected as an allstar, hopefully Wiggins will make us proud! As of this article being written, the reserves have yet to be announced. As another quick refresher, after the starters are selected, the reserves are selected to fill in the remaining spots on both teams. However, unlike the democratic selection process of the starting roster in which fans and the media are directly involved in picking players, the reserves are selected by the NBA’s head coaches. As I have no idea who will be selected for the reserves, I’ve jotted down a few predictions: Luka Dončić: scoring and ball-handling expert; one of the best offensive players in the league right now. (Dallas Mavericks) Klay Thompson: incredibly talented shooter, with his and Stephen Curry’s chemistry being some of the strongest in the league and instrumental to the team’s re-
cent success. (Golden State Warriors) LaMelo Ball: exceptionally talented rookie with phenomenal scoring power for his age. (Charlotte Hornets) Fred VanVleet: all-around excellent defender and teammate; in all honesty, this is just wishful thinking from a diehard Raptors fan… This game will be the second one to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is unclear as to how many restrictions will be in place this year. Regardless, for those of us (including me, unfortunately) who can’t make it to Cleveland this February, the game will be televised live as always. Who will win, Team James or Team Durant? Will Curry make physics-defying shots with or without Thompson? Will the Raptors get some love this year? Find out at the 2022 NBA all-star game.
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Let’s get ready to rumble
