Essay

Rugby and My Fashionista Sister are the World’s Problem
By Tyler Church
How two worlds seemingly unrelated reveal the growing anger of modern society.

My Path was Always in My Hands
By Vivienne Paulson
When academic burnout disrupted my plans to become a physical therapist, I discovered how sports photography can transform athletic moments into lasting stories — and why there’s no single path to creative work.

Losing in Sports and Art is OK
By Logan Reitzner
I felt I’d lost for good at theater and sports before I turned 18, but those disappointments only strengthened my resilience.

What I Learned About Passion from Hating Soccer
By Ilke Gunay
For years, I couldn’t stand my family and neighbors’ obsession with soccer, but it took a friend’s joy for me to gain a new perspective.