After the controversial Executive Order 13769 entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" passed on Jan. 27, American and international athletes who play in some of the American professional sports leagues condemned it. Donald...
Bri Oard
I am a senior at Sierra Canyon School where I am member of The Standard, the school's newspaper. My responsibilities as The Standard's Scouting Editor include handling all of the business advertisements, public relations and social media. Previously a staff writer and Public Relations Manager. In addition, I have been a member of The Standard's Editorial Board for the past 2 years. Also, I am a cheerleader for the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers.
Top sports moments of 2016
From the Black Mamba’s 60 points in his final game to the Olympics to both the Cavs and the Cubs overcoming 3-1 deficits to win the NBA Finals and World Series respectively, here’s a look back at best sports moments of 2016: 10. Reaction after Brazilian gymnasts win...
Change for the better: Less road trips leads to better play
Although the NBA represents a life of fame and wealth via hard work and dedication, many players will see beyond the glitz and the glamour once they enter the league. Professional athletes’ lives, especially those in the NBA, is physically demanding. This upcoming...
Social media: The ticking bomb– Use social media wisely, keep your profile clean
It was the video nobody saw coming posted from NFL draft prospect Laremy Tunsil’s Twitter account minutes prior to the NFL Draft this past April: Tunsil wearing a gas mask and smoking an illegal substance from a bong. The final result: the once-predicted No. 1 overall...
Chaos in Rio brings panic to the 2016 Summer Olympics
Less than 100 days before the 2016 Olympics begin in Rio de Janiero, Brazil is still facing many problems and safety concerns from fans and athletes over the Zika virus and the nation’s environmental and political states. As a result, only half of the Olympics tickets...
24: My 24 favorite Black Mamba moments
There is less than three hours left in future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant's career. His final game will be tonight against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center at 7:30 p.m.. ESPN 2 and TWC SN will be broadcasting the game. Kobe Bryant will retire as one of the best players...
Athletically multitasking: Student athletes balance school, two sports in one season
“Multi-sport athlete”, a word that describes an athlete who participates in two or three sports a year and majority of them typically play one sport each in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. However, in an article by the National Federation of State High School...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness has begun
Starting today, Sierra Canyon's college basketball fans will have their eyes glued to their electronic devices and TVs as alumni Parker Jackson-Cartwright (‘14) will play in 78th edition of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, also called “March Madness.”...
He’s finally got it: Leonardo DiCaprio wins the Oscar
It took six Academy Award nominations and 22 years later for the world to finally hear: "And the Oscar goes to ... Leonardo DiCaprio" The audience clapped and gave DiCaprio a standing ovation as he went on stage to accept the Academy Award for Best Actor for "The...
Five Sierra Canyon athletes sign national letters of intents on National Signing Day
As one views the "Trailblazers Playing in College" section of Sierra Canyon's website, he or she will see that as of the Class of 2015, over 70 student-athletes have gone on to play college sports. The February 2016 signing period, which started on Feb. 3, marked...