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Philadelphia Fans Flustered: What Happened To Our Sports?

The 2017-2018 seasons left the city of Philadelphia with high hopes and psyched spirits. Unfortunately, the 2018-2019 seasons haven't met expectations.

Sarah Rudnik

Oct 29, 2018

Villanova University

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Philadelphia was on fire – literally and figuratively. To sum it up, the Philadelphia Eagles brought home an outstanding win in Super Bowl 52, and the Villanova University Wildcats took fans' breath away with their 2018 Men's Basketball National Championship. Black, white, and midnight green bled throughout the city streets. Blue and white filled the sky. Parades, promotions, impromptu celebrations – it all seemed like it was never going to end. And, if you were a Philadelphian, nothing could dampen the festivities. Well, that's until these 2018-2019 seasons began to play out.

Let's take a look into exactly what's going on in the land of sports!

1. Phillies fans were real-life fanatics.

Having a great season, the Phillies were pulling fans along to what we all thought was going to be a spot in the 2018 World Series. They tugged on our heartstrings. Hard. The season quickly came crashing down with the Phillies ending third in the National League with a record of eighty wins and eighty-two losses. Hey! At least we finished on top of the Mets and the Marlins!

2. The Flyers are a flop.

The team came in giving fans a craze for what was to come next. We've got a full team of young studs. Young means quick, agile, smart. Fans seemed to forget, defense matters too. But for every home game this season, they've appeared to be MIA. This team needs to be pulled back together to offer fans hope for the continuing season. I mean, c'mon. I know we've got Gritty, but where's the grit?

3. Eagles lost their elegance.

From the top team in the NFL to a team with a losing record, and an embarrassing one at that, the Eagles have dramatically disappointed fans and bandwagoners alike. The Eagles hold a current record of three wins and four losses…not good. Fans, however, are still crossing fingers and toes in hopes to see a significant turnaround for this Philadelphia favorite. Heck! We know they still have the dreams and will never abandon their faith. You pretty much hear the Eagles fight song echoing everywhere you go…even Flyers games!

4. 76ers sting.

The team was promised to come in hot, but their performance thus far hasn't held up. The season is still very early, so hope is still strong. You can especially see this in the packed stands with Franklin the Dog bringing the hype. Let's hang on for now. I'm wishing for something big to come from these boys.

Ultimately, I may not be a native Philadelphian, but, as an avid sports fan, my heart is hoping for some hefty turnarounds for the season. Knowing the City of Brotherly Love, expectations won't be lowered, and we will all keep holding on. And, if need be, we'll all be putting our eggs in the Villanova basket to bring back the party. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!

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7 Ways to Make Your Language More Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusive

With more people becoming aware of transgender and non-binary people, there have been a lot of questions circulating online and elsewhere about how to be more inclusive. Language is very important in making a space safer for trans and non-binary individuals. With language, there is an established and built-in measure of whether a place could be safe or unsafe. If the wrong language is used, the place is unsafe and shows a lack of education on trans and non-binary issues. With the right language and education, there can be more safe spaces for trans and non-binary people to exist without feeling the need to hide their identities or feel threatened for merely existing.

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After turning 16, our parents start to push us to get a job and take on some responsibility. We start to make our own money in order to fund the fun we intend on having throughout the year. But what happens when you've officially become so obsessed with making money that you can't even remember the last day you had off? You, my friend, have become a workaholic. Being a workaholic can be both good and bad. It shows dedication to your job and the desire to save money. It also shows that you don't have a great work-life balance. Here are the signs of becoming a workaholic.

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Philadelphia Fans Flustered: What Happened To Our Sports?

The 2017-2018 seasons left the city of Philadelphia with high hopes and psyched spirits. Unfortunately, the 2018-2019 seasons haven't met expectations.

In This Article:

1. Phillies fans were real-life fanatics.

2. The Flyers are a flop.

3. Eagles lost their elegance.

4. 76ers sting.

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Making the world safer through language.

1. Use singular they for people whose pronouns you don't know, people who use those pronouns, and stop using him/her.

2. Stop using the words "opposite sex" or "both sexes" or "opposite gender" or "both genders".

3. Ask people's pronouns when you meet them.

4. Use the word cisgender.

5. Stop saying "born a boy/girl" about a transgender or non-binary person.

6. Stop using the term 'preferred pronouns'.

7. Stop using a transgender or non-binary person's dead name.

Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

Normal people wouldn't understand

1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

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