Sunderland Sails To Beat Record

Sixteen year-old Abby Sunderland from Marina Del Rey set off to beat a world record for the youngest person to sail around the world alone. The Los Angeles Times published an article that exemplified the sustenance of sexist views in our society. There have already been two boys at age 17 which have successfully taken this trip. Even so, there seems to be more apprehension over Sunderland’s voyage than the others. The Los Angeles Times also concludes the article using a quote from Abby’s younger brother who states, “ My brother’s my brother and he’s this huge strong guy and my sister, I don’t know…she’s a GIRL. But I know that she can do it” (Thomas, 2010). We are still in awe of girls and woman accomplishing similar athletic feats as men and boys. Although the acknowledgement is flattering, it can also be demeaning. Even with all the accomplishments made by women in sports there seems to be a questioning of their abilities and a doubt that they will surpass a man’s record.

Thomas, P. (2010, January 24). Sunderland sets course on a record. The Los Angeles Times,pp. C1, C12.

-Anat J. kin 332I.S2

Force Factor

According to this article, Force Factor is a natural supplement that is a blend of naturally occurring ingredients that helps one gain muscle, increase blood flow and oxygen to the body, boost strength and endurance, and improves the immune system. Basically, it does what steroids do, but Force Factor is legal. I find that there are many products on the market that target male athletes who want to “beef up”. I feel that our neoliberal society’s views on competition drive men, and women, to the extremes in order to succeed and become the best at their sport. Sometimes, male athletes who participate in power and performance sports are driven passed their limits and turn to steroids and other performance enhancing substances to perform at higher levels. There have been many popular athletes who have been discovered to be using performance enhancing substances due to the stresses of competition. With the discovery of athletes using steroids, I feel that competition and the drive to succeed have overshadowed the class and integrity of many sports.

S. Wen
KIN 332I
T/TH 2-3:15

Kin 332I Final

My collage of my final reflection of the class

Isis Roberts

kin 332I

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Final Blog

This collage represents what I have learned from this class. I came into this class with perseptions and opinions that strictly came just from my own thoughts, but this class has taught me that to learn something to the fullest you have to understand how others view and see certain things. This collage shows that people could be viewing the same thing or game at the same time, but since they all see it from different perspectives everyone has different opinions that can be shared.

Erik Moran
Kin 332i
TuTh 12:30-1:45

Final Blog

This collage is what i feel that I have learned about in this class. The quote by John Wooden gives a pretty good idea of what people should think about when participating in sport. Not to judge themselves based on what they have accomplished or what people perceive that the individual has accomplished, but just doing it for you with the ability you have.

J Parkin
Kin 332I T Th 1230

Tiger Woods Fall from Greatness

Tiger Woods recent admission to transgressions and infidelity has hit the sporting world with a fury. When a celebrity falls from greatness or their public perception of them being invincible is tarnished, society rushes to their TV sets for the latest coverage, Internet sites for the latest up to date information on the story. The story becomes the subject of conversations around the world. We as a nation become public-relations experts, and we debate crisis management strategies with our friends and we all form our own opinions on the stories that are being told to the public. Tiger Woods is at the top of his game right now and one of the most recognized athletes around the world and also the best golfer in the world. Should we as a society feel sorry for Tiger? Should we accept his faults and mistakes or knock him off his pedestal? The information that has surfaced regarding his many infidelities and his own admissions prove that his public persona was all a fraud and the image that he cultivated was a misinterpertation of the real man behind all those magical putts and PGA wins throughout his career. The saddest part in my opinion is that Woods attempted to make his private life look pristine and now the world knows that he was selling a lie to the public. What is has come down to is that "Mr Perfect" is not so perfect after all.

Stacy O'Mary

KIN 332I

Final Post

~Fat Talk~

Weighing down your body,

weighing down your mind.

It doesn't mean you're lazy, 

their view of you is hazy.

Your body type is different,

they are ignorant of your situation.

Stop judging, stop putting each other down!

Accept everyone as equals, spread love around town!

RS Kin 332I TuTh 12:15-1:45