Martina

Is #13 always unlucky? Ask Martina McBride! Her new 13th studio album “Reckless” debuted #2 on the country charts, so apparently not. Upon first listen to this album I thought it was mediocre; however, when I heard it a 2nd time I decided I loved it! How can you not love anything Martina sings? Her voice can be soft and beautiful as well as loud and just as beautiful! She has been nominated 17 times for CMA's female vocalist of the year and won 4 times! Her almost 25-year career speaks for itself! The songs on this album feel like old friends. Martina described in a recent interview that she thinks her fans will find this album familiar. She also stated that it feels like an album she would've made 10-15 years ago. If this was her goal, she nailed it!…

If You See Something, Do Something Many generations view music as a form of entertainment only, so our society tends to overlook the messages behind the music. Some artists use music to promote their beliefs or inform their listeners about overlooked issues. Music spreads awareness about misfortunes in the world, and Martina McBride used her celebrity status to promote her own concerns about child abuse. In 2002, Martina McBride recorded a song “Concrete Angel” to spread awareness about child…

After persuading her parents of her innate ability, Sharapova’s prowess in the sport at such a young age convinced her parents to travel––yet again––to Moscow for a youth tennis clinic. Sharapova’s attendance at this clinic proved vital to her growth as a professional. It was at this tennis clinic that the young Siberian caught the eye of the Czech tennis superstar, Martina Navratilova. Navratilova, impressed by Sharapova’s skill, convinced the parents of the young girl to seek out the Nick…

Mauresmo coached Andy for four years. The twos pairing caused a lot of controversy in tennis as it was rare for a male athlete to be coached by a female. Their relationship had a large influence on gender relationships in tennis. Martina Navratilova, former tennis player and coach stated “ women are judged by a different stick” “if it didn’t succeed, they’d say women can’t coach men.” Throughout her career as coach Mauresmo was continuously a victim of negative views for being a female. She…

I have decided to write a response paper to Jamie Schultz’s: “Reading the Catsuit: Serena Williams and the Production of Blackness at the 2002 U.S. Open.” I really enjoyed reading her journal and all the opinions regarding Serena William’s infamous catsuit. Although there are some negative opinions regarding Williams’ choice of outfit and the way she presents herself, but she has challenged the normative white identity in women’s tennis. She has pushed the boundaries not only in tennis, but also…

Anh Nguyen 1480 words 9100 St. Charles Rock Road St. Louis, MO 63114 (314) 493-6100 nguyena829@ritenourschools.org An Angel’s Wellbeing by Anh Nguyen On Sundays, mom talked about what she’ll cook for dinner and Angel played in her little swings in the middle of the park. Dad has always been taciturn and would sit on a pavilion bench talking to mom as they watched over Angel. There’s…

Maria Sharapova Have you ever heard of a fourteen year old becoming a pro in sports? Maria Sharapova did just that. She started out much earlier knowing what her dreams were. She even moved far away from home, leaving behind a loved family member. Maria Sharapova was able to become a tennis pro through childhood goals, dedicated training, and winning tournaments. Maria Sharapova’s life changed on her fourth birthday, when she found a racket, picked it up, and refused to put it down (jockbio.com,…

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, 29, said she has got her "day job back" and fought hard for the truth as she prepares to return to tennis after a 15-month ban. The Russian and former World No 1, who tested positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, a medication she had been taking for 10 years within the rules before being reclassified as a banned drug. She was banned for two years last June but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced the suspension. She will…

Women can be strong and beautiful without having to be sexualized by the media. Should women show a little skin to promote a brand or themselves and their sport? Although this paper is about women and the things they go through to remain thin, I have to say that men have been sexualized as well. Sports players such as Derek Jeter, David Beckam, and Rafael Nadal have all been part of the pretty boys in sports image. With respect to Wimbleton female tennis players have been playing in small…

The song Concrete Angel, was written by Martha McBride. This song portrays the story of a young girl who is being abused at home. The main theme in this song is that the abuse goes unnoticed. I believe the song was written to demonstrate society's apathy in calling attention to the ugly things in life. Throughout the song, people notice but do nothing. Many situations almost identical to the one portrayed in the song happen in real life. In this song several poetic techniques are used. Right…