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ZooMS

Photos from Paly sports this spring season. Featured is our boys golf, girls lacrosse, and boys volleyball teams.

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Millions of athletes around the world have disabilities, and their accomplishments are often overshadowed. It’s time to highlight these skilled athletes and celebrate everything they add to the greater athletic community.

20

aRCHeRY

From Apollo to Arjuna, archery has been ingrained in society’s stories and culture since ancient times. Explore how archery has changed over the years and what the sport looks like today.

25 foRMUla 1

In this article we not only break down the sport of F1 for fans both new and old, but also provide an analysis of F1’s sustainability strategy

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tHe VoICeS of SPoRtS

In this story, we take a dive into what exactly sports commentary is, its interesting history, the different forms of commentating, and the unseen effort that goes into creating the dynamic experience of sports entertainment.

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MaSCot MatCHUP

In this story, we explore the rivalries between major teams and ask Paly students about their thoughts on the mascots for each team.

34

SaYING bYe to bIaS

Gender bias and inclusion in sports has improved tremendously over the years. Yet, it still is a major issue seen throughout sports at every level including here at Paly.

38

VIKING tRIeS

Viking members Yasmin Friedrichowitz and Beau Revenaugh try to ride a unicycle for the first time with the help of Nathaniel Grinkrug.

41 HolD YoUR HoRSeS

A deeper dive into the unique aspects of the sport of horseback riding through the eyes of three of Paly’s own equestrians.

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GaMe DaY DReSS UP

As Vikings, we display our spirit in every way possible; some teams choose to participate in dress up days to get hyped for their games. Here’s a look at some of the best game day dress ups.