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Jan 2, 2020
7 min

University of Denver Gymnast Alexis Vasquez Shares Her Story and Hopes to Create More Conversation A

Published by: Holly Ruvo Interviewed by: Ben Ruvo Alexis Vasquez, University of Denver Women’s Gymnastics ’22 Alexis Vasquez is a Gymnast for the University of Denver, originally from Arcadia, California. Vasquez is very accomplished; in 2019 she was a WCGA Scholastic All American, a WCGA First-Team All American, a Corvallis Regional co-Champion on the beam, made the All Big 12 Conference Team, and was a newcomer of the week for the weeks of January 28 and February 25. Her ca

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Dec 17, 2019
6 min

Mental Illness: The Full Time Job of an NCAA Athlete

Written by: Alexis Vasquez Published by: Ben Ruvo Alexis Vasquez, University of Denver Women’s Gymnastics ’22 Alexis Vasquez is a Gymnast for the University of Denver, originally from Arcadia, California. Vasquez is very accomplished; in 2019 she was a WCGA Scholastic All American, a WCGA First-Team All American, a Corvallis Regional co-Champion on the beam, made the All Big 12 Conference Team, and was a newcomer of the week for the weeks of January 28 and February 25. Her ca

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Nov 7, 2019
3 min

Nassau Community College Pitcher / Keep Smiling Foundation Founder Andrew Ammazzalorso Encourages A

Published by: Holly Ruvo Interviewed by: Ben Ruvo Andrew Ammazzalorso, Nassau Community College Baseball ’20 Andrew Ammazzalorso is a 20 year old Junior Right-handed Pitcher at Nassau Community College, studying exercise science. He Runs a Pancreatic cancer foundation called Keep Smiling Foundation, started two years ago. They have raised over $2,000 and have over 500 professional athletes spreading awareness for them. Ben: How has your athletic career been shaped since you w

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Oct 10, 2019
6 min

The Wakeup Call(s)

Written by: Ashley Branagan Published by: Holly Ruvo Ashley Branagan, UVM Swimming/Diving ’19 Ashley Branagan is a recently graduated Swimmer/Diver for the University of Vermont, originally from Easton, Massachusetts. In her most recent season, she finished 10th on the one meter (194.35) and ninth on the three meter (205.30) at the 2019 America East Championships. Branagan additionally placed second on the one meter (202.88) and three meter (207.50) at Niagara (Sept. 30) as w

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Sep 26, 2019
3 min

Meg Klink of Washington College Women’s Soccer Opens Up About Depression, Anxiety and Eating D

Published By: Holly Ruvo Interviewed By: Ben Ruvo Meg Klink, WAC Soccer ’20 Meg Klink is a senior forward on the Women’s Soccer Team at Washington College, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She is an Art History major with a minor in Physics. Ben: How has your athletic career been shaped since you were a kid until now? Meg: I have struggled with my mental illness since I was in elementary school. Much of my ability to be coachable and to accept criticism was hindered

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Sep 24, 2019
1 min

Anxiety, depression, panic disorder: Royals pitcher Danny Duffy reveals silent pain

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article235235742.html Image: KSHB.com #depression #Panicdisorder #Anxiety #HelpfulFinds #DannyDuffy

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Aug 15, 2019
5 min

Athlete Q&A: University of Vermont ‘19 Standout Ernie Duncan is Not Afraid to Open Up About His

Published by Holly Ruvo Interviewed by Ben Ruvo Ernie Duncan, University of Vermont Basketball ’19 Ernie Duncan is a recently graduated Guard from the University of Vermont. The Catamounts had a great season where Duncan led them to an impressive 27-7 record, NCAA Tournament bid and Conference Championship. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, he played alongside his two brothers making them the first trio of siblings ever to compete in the NCAA tournament. His school accolad

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