I Am A Woman Who Will Work In The Sports Industry

Yes, I'm A Woman Who Will Work In The Sports Industry, No I Don't Care About Gender Stereotypes

I know sports and love them and want to live my life in sports as long as I can. What does it matter if I am a woman?

Eleanor Crabill
Eleanor Crabill May 26, 2019
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As a sports leadership and management (SLAM) major at my university, I am surrounded by mostly men in my major. In a SLAM course this past semester, I was one of six women in a classroom with 35 seats. When looking at current front office directors, board members, and vice presidents of major league sports teams, the majority of them are male.

There is no direct problem with this; if they are doing their job well, then that is perfectly fine. The problem I have is that when I tell people that I want to work in the front office of a major league sports team, about half the time I get a funny look and a comment something along the lines of, "Really? But you're a girl, don't you want to do something else?" My first response always mentions the fact that I have been an athlete for 15 years and working in the sporting industry has been a passion of mine forever.

If they still don't understand, I'll bluntly point out that it should not be a problem where I intend to work based on my gender. Major League Baseball recently announced that they are trying to bring more women into their front offices. The MLB is on board with more women joining the sporting industry, so why is my passion for working in sports so surprising to people?

The sporting industry has fascinated me as long as I remember. I grew up in a diehard Chicago Cubs fan family and lived through the infamous billy goat curse of the Cubs. I discovered the world of hockey and Chicago Blackhawks at a young age and lived through the great business turnaround of the Blackhawks. I recently gained interest in the sport of soccer when Team France won the World Cup. I have been a figure skater since I was 5 years old. I know sports and love them and want to live my life in sports as long as I can. What does it matter if I am a woman?

Eleanor Crabill
Eleanor Crabill May 26, 2019
At Miami University

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To The Girl Struggling With Her Body Image

It's not about the size of your jeans, but the size of your heart, soul, and spirit.

Lauren Margliotti
Lauren Margliotti Jul 5, 2016
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To the girl struggling with her body image,

You are more than the number on the scale. You are more than the number on your jeans and dresses. You are way more than the number of pounds you've gained or lost in whatever amount of time.

Weight is defined as the quantity of matter contained by a body or object. Weight does not define your self-worth, ambition or potential.

So many girls strive for validation through the various numbers associated with body image and it's really so sad seeing such beautiful, incredible women become discouraged over a few numbers that don't measure anything of true significance.

Yes, it is important to live a healthy lifestyle. Yes, it is important to take care of yourself. However, taking care of yourself includes your mental health as well. Neglecting either your mental or physical health will inflict problems on the other. It's very easy to get caught up in the idea that you're too heavy or too thin, which results in you possibly mistreating your body in some way.

Your body is your special, beautiful temple. It harbors all of your thoughts, feelings, characteristics, and ideas. Without it, you wouldn't be you. If you so wish to change it in a healthy way, then, by all means, go ahead. With that being said, don't make changes to impress or please someone else. You are the only person who is in charge of your body. No one else has the right to tell you whether or not your body is good enough. If you don't satisfy their standards, then you don't need that sort of negative influence in your life. That sort of manipulation and control is extremely unhealthy in its own regard.

Do not hold back on things you love or want to do because of how you interpret your body. You are enough. You are more than enough. You are more than your exterior. You are your inner being, your spirit. A smile and confidence are the most beautiful things you can wear.

It's not about the size of your jeans. It's about the size of your mind and heart. Embrace your body, observe and adore every curve, bone and stretch mark. Wear what makes you feel happy and comfortable in your own skin. Do your hair and makeup (or don't do either) to your heart's desire. Wear the crop top you've been eyeing up in that store window. Want a bikini body? Put a bikini on your body, simple.

So, as hard as it may seem sometimes, understand that the number on the scale doesn't measure the amount or significance of your contributions to this world. Just because that dress doesn't fit you like you had hoped doesn't mean that you're any less of a person.

Love your body, and your body will love you right back.

Cover Image Credit: Lauren Margliotti
Lauren Margliotti
Lauren Margliotti Jul 5, 2016
At Duquesne University

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11 SpongeBob Episodes That Send You Right Back To Your Childhood

Ahhhh the nostalgia!

KristenRumon
KristenRumon Jun 24, 2019
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If you grew up in the late 90's or 2000's, you most likely have seen the hit tv show SpongeBob SquarePants. Many episodes captured the hearts of people and it is still being aired to this day. You know what they say... if I'm a Goofy Goober, you're a Goofer Goober too. Lets jump back into your childhood with these episodes.

1. The one where Bikini Bottom plays at the SuperBowl

This episode is an absolute classic and a must-see of the series. The well known quote, "Is mayonnaise an instrument" stems from this episode. The episode starts off with Squidward trying to create a band to play at the "bubble bowl" and ends with a performance of "sweet victory".

2. The one where SpongeBob and Patrick get paint on Mr. Krabs' first dollar 

This classic episode is where SpongeBob and Patrick are instructed to paint Mr. Krabs' house. While painting, they get a drip of paint on Mr. Krabs' first dollar. In the process of trying to get the blue paint off of the bill, they end up smearing it more. It is resolved in the end when they realize that it was waterproof paint (not quite sure how they were able to paint a house underwater with waterproof paint).

3. The one where Squidward convinces Squillim that he owns a 5-star restaurant 

This is one of the most relatable episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob is told to clear his memory of everything he knew before so that he can become a 5-star server at Squidward's fake restaurant. This scene in the episode is an accurate description of every college student ever.

4. The one where SpongeBob and Patrick sell chocolate

Spongebob and Patrick go house to house selling chocolate in this episode. They come across this man that screams "chocolate" and end up running from this guy the whole time when all he wanted to do was buy some chocolate. One thing is for sure... the crusty, raspy-voiced old fish in this episode still gives me the heebie-jeebies.

5. The one where SpongeBob and Squidward deliver a Krusty Krab pizza

Am I the only one that still gets the Krusty Krab pizza song stuck in my head on occasion? Yes? This episode stems from Mr.Krabs creating a pizza and sending SpongeBob and Squidward to deliver it. They have a rough time getting to the customer only to find out they forgot his soda he had ordered.

6. The one where SpongeBob needs water

SpongeBob decided to go over to his new friend Sandy's house. During this episode SpongeBob quickly realizes that he needs water, as Sandy lives in an air dome. He starts to shrivel up and tries not to disrespect Sandy as he desperately searches for an exit. All ends well when he tells Sandy he needs water!

7. The one where Squidward moves into a squid-only neighborhood

This episode is when Squidward moves into an all-squid community and has a daily schedule that won't change. Seems perfect at first but then it turns into a complete nightmare. Meanwhile, SpongeBob and Patrick try and break Squidward out and hope to bring him back home.

8. The one where Squidward figures out that he likes Krabby Patties

Squidward denied liking Krabby Patties for so long... so when he tried one for the first time he was hooked. He locked himself in the "patty" vault and ate until it all went to his thighs... and then exploded. The original "mukbang" if you will.

9. The one with the Hash-Slinging-Slasher

It's the Hash-bringing... Hash-slinging...Bash-singing...Hash-Slinging-Slasher! When Squidward convinces SpongeBob that the Hash-Slinging-Slasher exists, they both get a fright when a scary figure walks through the door. Too bad it was just old man Jenkins with a spatula applying for a job at the Krusty Krab.

10. The one where SpongeBob and Patrick learn how to use swear words

This has to be the most entertaining episode of all. As kids we knew that they were swearing via dolphin noise, but as adults, you can most certainly fill in the words they really are using. SpongeBob and Patrick find "sentence enhancers" in this episode and cause a huge upset when using their new language in public.

11. The one where they go camping

This episode is when Spongebob, Patrick, and Squidward go camping. Let me jog your memory... "Let's gather round' the campfire and sing our campfire song. Our C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song". Each verse gets faster and faster and harder to sing along with, but this episode is truly a treasure.

KristenRumon
KristenRumon Jun 24, 2019
At Eastern Michigan University

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