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September 19, 2024

From Competition to Compassion: A Swimmer’s Journey of Giving Back

Gathered by the shimmering blue poolside of Lawrence Family JCC, a group of high school students clad in neon pink speedos stands out against the backdrop of giant posters displaying water polos, pink ribbons, and slogans. Leading a group of boys in bright pink swim trunks, we raise funds for cancer awareness advocated by Susan G. Komen. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and determination as we swim lap after lap, the water seemingly echoing our shared goal - raising...
August 15, 2024

The story between Baiyun and me

In the winter of 2020, after three connecting flights and a crowded train ride, my friends and I finally arrived at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, China, all the way from San Diego, USA. As I locked eyes with the panda named Baiyun, time seemed to stand still. In that moment of silence, I felt a deep connection as she slowly approached me. It was as if she recognized me, and I could see...
May 10, 2024

Clouds of Joy

Ten years ago when I was eight years old, my mom often traveled for her international solo violin performances, sometimes coming home to Shanghai only once or twice a month. I and my dad whom she divorced spent a lot of time in Huangpu Park together. We would sit on the grass, and my dad would point to the clouds in the sky, saying, "Look, they look just like the Turkish shepherds!" As the sun set, he'd describe a shepherd...
January 15, 2024

Analyzing the Economic Impact of Super Bowls

Analyzing the Economic Impact of Super Bowls:  A qualitative framework for holding mega sports events in Asia Max Feng Abstract. The Super Bowl, one of the biggest sporting events in the United States, has significant economic benefits for the country. These benefits primarily stem from various economic activities associated with the event, such as advertising, tourism, and business investments. Additionally, as Asia emerges as a focal point for major sporting events, understanding and applying the success model of the Super...
September 27, 2023

Comparison of Swimming Training Systems Between the United States and China Introduction

Swimming in China is represented by a relatively rich and long history. The Nationalist Government in 1936 sent a delegation to the Berlin Olympic Games that included two swimmers. Later on, Chinese swimmers broke the men’s breaststroke world record five times during the 1950s. In addition, Chinese swimming attained a breakthrough following the winning of four golden medals in the Five Golden Flowers (Zheng, 2017). On the other side, the US Bureau of the Census demonstrates that swimming features as...