31 E-SPORTS DESIGNED BY OLIVIA DUNN READY TO PLAY Junior Jobey McCurley sits in his desk chair playing Rocket League. Most students heard about the tournament in chapel, resulting in a good outcome of gamers. Photo by: Theo Westbrook LOOKING FORWARD Students play against each other in different locations. This tournament was organized in hopes of having bigger tournaments in the future. Photo by: Theo Westbrook GAME FACE Senior Noah Ray looks toward his TV during the Rocket League tournament. In fall 2021, the first Rocket League tournament took place with help from Campus Activities Board and students who brought the idea to life. Photo by: Theo Westbrook “SMASH BROS HAS BEEN A VESSEL through which I have been able to casually enjoy my friend’s company,” junior Thomas Burke said. “It’s how we hang out on the day-to-day and even is a great release when I’m feeling upset. If I’m sad and can’t find the words to talk about it, we can just play a few rounds of Smash, and I can rest in community. I do want to say that this is not exclusive to Smash Bros. It could be any game. I believe that community always finds a way to express itself, and Smash is just a great outlet for it.”
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