A gentleman’s athlete listening to modern music

Andrew Martin, Sports Editor
May 20, 2010

Through the fairway and green, senior Ryan Donnell tries to perfect his game to the music he listens to while he is on the course. On all nine holes his intensity needs to be matched by the music he listens to.   Shots- LFMAO – featuring Lil Jon “To think about myself golf shot before hand” Worlds... Read more »

Taylor lives for rhythms and beats

May 10, 2010

 With the use of only one ear bud, sophomore Edward Taylor takes the beat of his tunes wherever he goes, and for him, listening to his iPod has become a sort of daily ritual. He cruises the school hallways listening to his favorite jams, and after class uses it as a motivation on the hardwood. “I... Read more »

Eclectic tastes highlight Parthasarathy’s playlist

Christine Jackson, Reporter
April 12, 2010

Sophomore tennis player Mihir Parthasarathy shares a mix of old and new songs that get him motivated to play. 1. We Ready-Archie Eversole “The beats are great because it is based off of Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye recorded by Paul Leka.” 2. All the Above-Maino “This song has great verses... Read more »

Alwell syncs life with music

Dominic Corvington, Reporter
April 5, 2010

Sophomore Ryan Alwell utilizes these diverse tunes to relax, stay out of stress and get away from reality and into the beat of his favorite songs. A two year soccer and baseball veteran, listening to his music helps him keep focus as well as get motivated for upcoming games and other athletic activities. “I... Read more »

Tennis player has soundtrack of his own

Ian Bernstein, Asst. Sports Editor
March 29, 2010

For this week’s shuffle, third ranked varsity tennis player Cameron Aho shares the music in his ears.  1. We Do It For Fun Part 2-Tha Joker Thanks to Kaleb Hicks, he introduced me to this rapper. I love how there is no repetitive chorus, and it has some very creative rhymes. 2. Juicy - Notorious... Read more »

Upbeat workout music puts volleyball coach to work

Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
March 8, 2010

With a playlist that might get confused with one of his players,  Head Boys Volleyball Coach Doug Ell only needs a good beat to start his workouts. Remember the Name-Fort Minor “The words explain what every athlete looks for.”  Run This Town-Jay-Z feat. Rihana “I love the tempo and... Read more »