Author: Mike Smith

Super Bowl? Super boring
Opinion Sports

Super Bowl? Super boring

I can’t really explain it, but here we are, just days from the biggest sporting event of the calendar year, and I’m having trouble getting “super” excited. Even if you aren’t a fan of the NFL, even if you haven’t watched a down of football all season, there’s a pretty […]

Avery LaBarbera brings the ball upcourt. LaBarbera scored 30 points in Harrison’s 68-63 win. Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Huskies hold on to top Eagles by 5

Despite an explosive start against Eastchester on Jan. 20, Harrison still had to sweat out a tight win against its league opponent, squandering a 14-point lead before righting the ship and holding on for a 68-63 win. According to Huskies’ coach Louis Kail, the victory couldn’t have come at a […]

Let it snow?
Opinion

Let it snow?

If I may offer a little unsolicited advice for some of our younger readers, especially in light of this past weekend’s blizzard, it’s this: Enjoy your snow days while you can. Once you get a little bit older, they can be a real pain in the neck—and just about everywhere […]

Benny DiMirco drives into the lane against Harrison. DiMirco had 20 points in the Eastchester win. Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Eagles nip Huskies on final shot

Benny DiMirco didn’t have a lot of time to think about how Eastchester’s final possession was supposed to play out last Wednesday, but his instincts—and his ability to make things happen—just kind of took over. With 7.9 seconds to play and his team trailing league rival Harrison by one point, […]

The fear of missing out
Opinion Sports

The fear of missing out

It may seem counterintuitive, but staying connected through Twitter definitely exacerbates the condition known as FOMO. FOMO, which stands for the Fear of Missing Out, is a phenomenon that has taken hold in various ad campaigns over the last few years, and is pretty straightforward. It’s about the feeling you […]