![Minutes before the Activities Fair in the gym, president Abhi Gowda ‘26 prepares the stall for his club Helping Hands, Sept. 4. A relatively new club, Helping Hands was co-started by Gowda and focuses on assisting the homeless, and just last year they succeeded in raising a couple hundred donations to send to shelters. This year, they have goals to expand, with hopes to increase volunteer opportunities and take in-person trips to shelters, as well as extend their help beyond just homeless people. “The Activities Fair gives a lot of underclassmen the opportunity to really get to know the Canyon culture, and it gives them many opportunities for service and volunteering,” Gowda said. “[Through the Activities Fair,] I hope to find a bunch of new and passionate members about our club and just get our name out there and spread awareness to the cause that we’re fighting for.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-2-1200x885.jpg)
![The winter guard team makes fifth place at the state championship finals in the Denver Coliseum, March 30. The team performed to Barnes Country's “Glitter and Gold,” lead by coaches Margo Sanford, Blair Bickerton and Anna Orgren. In their class there were a total of nine groups participating, and the top five who made it to finals received a plaque. “[Walking onto the stage] is very nerve-wracking, but also very exciting as well. When you first start color guard there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when you first perform in front of an audience, but once you've done it for a while, it starts to become the best part of the season,” Ella West ‘25 said. “It's very fulfilling to see an audience react to something you've put your heart and soul into.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Both-socal-media-nd-website-main-1-1200x846.jpg)
![April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). This month is to spread awareness of the harassment, assault and abuse that happens around the world. The symbol that represented the month was a teal ribbon; however, some survivors of assault create different symbols and movements like the TikTok trend in 2022, where survivors would tattoo Medusa on their body, in honor of her backstory in Greek Mythology. “I don't think [this month is known] at all. I rarely see anybody talk about it. I rarely see much of an emphasis on posting it online, or much discussion about it, and I feel like there needs to be way more discussion,” an anonymous source said. “I think just validating every experience that a person has gone through, regardless of the degree of it, the severity, is an essential step into making sure that people are aware that this is a very real problem in a society and that we need to do better in addressing it.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0011-1200x900.jpg)
![Lesbian Visibility Day is April 26, and it’s a holiday to celebrate the lesbian community of the world. Lesbian Visibility day was established in 2008 by many queer activists and organizations who sought to raise more awareness for lesbian history and culture. “So this is why during Lesbian Visibility [Day] we celebrate and center all lesbians, both cis and trans, while also showing solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people,” Linda Reily, in an article written by her, said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lesbian-Visibility-day.jpeg)
Inside the Stats (w/ Kishan Vahalia): Goodbye TB12
Future Hall of Famer, Tom Brady retires
February 5, 2022
After the leaks, rumors, and gossip, the NFL G.O.A.T. announced his retirement.
Tom Brady officially retired after 22 seasons playing with the NFL, posting on his Instagram (@tombrady) and confirming rumors flying earlier in the week.
According to The New York Times, “Tom Brady announced his retirement Feb. 1, at approximately 12:30 p.m.”
According to Forbes.com, ESPN initially reported Brady’s retirement, a few days before Tom officially confirmed it.
“I’m still going through the process,” said Brady (Yahoo Sports), at the time when the retirement rumor was leaked.
Career Highlights:
-Won 7 Super Bowl Titles
-15-time Pro Bowl Player
-3-time M.V.P.
-Leader in all-time touchdown passes / passing yards (700 Tds/ 84,520 Yds)
-The oldest player to win a Superbowl
NFL Perspectives:
“His career is one of a kind,” Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “That’s why he’s the GOAT.” (Forbes.com)
“Tom’s humble beginning in professional football ultimately ended with him becoming the best player in NFL history,” said New England Patriots coach Bill Belicheck. (Yahoo! Sports)
“The best QB of all time retired, DANG… he threw his last TD on me,” commented Los Angeles Rams Cornerback Jalen Ramsey. (Yahoo! Sports)
“It was an honor and a privilege to compete against him on the field, and I truly appreciate his friendship off the field,” said former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. (Yahoo! Sports)
“This football journey with you has been nothing short of special,” posted Rob Gronkowski on Instagram (a former teammate of Tom).
My take:
I was never such a big Brady fan, due to the fact that I’m a loyal Broncos enthusiast. Seeing the way he performed, especially against Denver, I respect his playing style. He was consistently playing at a high level, from the Patriots to the Buccaneers. Therefore, I do conclude that Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T. of football. He’s paved the way for his teammates, and young quarterbacks. TB12 will forever be recognized as an NFL legend.
Jag Take:
“I’m glad he’s retiring finally, and I think the Buccaneers won’t have a winning season for a few years,” Rock Canyon football punter and linebacker Brandon Stout ‘25 said. “But to be honest, he was definitely the G.O.A.T.”
“I think sometime in life, the biggest challenges end up being the best things that happen in your life.” – Tom Brady
Sources:Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes.com, Nfl.com