Kick in the Head

by Mack Muldofsky
I have always had a bittersweet relationship with sports. Physically, I’m slow, I’m nearsighted, and I have no stamina. But sports is about more than the body. It is also about the mind. My mind was also bad at sports.

Competitive Nature

by Haley Callicott
While some may view competition as substantial and acceptable when lightly portioned into our lives, there are still others (including myself) who find a simple “friendly competition” to be very frustrating. As a child, I had never been the fastest runner, the smartest student in the class, or the funniest person out of my friends.

Important Life Stories

by Justin Gurvitch

It is July 2nd, 2011. At Flying Point Beach, in South Hampton, New York. There are tons of rocks smashing my feet, coming up and down the shore because of the waves. The water is clear, amazing beautiful, and so warm. The rocks are buffeting our feet.

“Dad, I can’t go in the water without something to protect my feet from all the rocks.”

Txt Msg Trouble

by Ivy Mach
“Good job, Ivy,” Kumu extolled. I was practicing for a hula competition.
“Thanks,” I said, panting. I was perspiring like crazy.
“Ivy, you’ve got this, go take a break.”

Memoir In Full Color

by Maria Brescia-Weiler

I am her dog Lacy. Blue black fur, soft dark eyes, the color of the blue in the center of a fire. Her mother’s parents had pushed and pushed for them to get a dog, but the father wouldn’t even think of it . . .

Fighting Back

by Lillie Lainoff
I slide the fencing mask on, fixing it so it is straight. Bending my knees, I stand in the familiar position, waiting for the call that will turn my world into slashing blades and lunges.