The Lion's Roar

OPINION | Esports in the Olympics are being done incorrectly

Austin O’Brien, Editor-In-Chief • April 25, 2023

Last month, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) officially announced this year will be the first year of Olympic esports, bringing a virtual platform to the traditional athletic phenomenon for the...

Kamila Valieva: Why she should not have been allowed to skate

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2022

Recently, 15-year-old Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva faced controversy for being allowed to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing despite...

Cannabis usage in the Olympics: Let’s talk about it

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter • July 13, 2021

Recently, 21-year-old Sha’Carri Richardson, who placed first in the women’s 100-meter race for the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore., was disqualified due to a positive marijuana test. While...