Fighting in Hockey: Necessary or Harmful? For decades, fighting in hockey has been instrumental to the identity, history and high energy that brings professional hockey fans to their feet. Supported by the players, coaches, and average fan, fighting has brought a unique dynamic to hockey that is unseen in any other sport in the world. However, fighting in hockey is one of the most debated themes in all sports. Although entertaining, some argue that the dangerous elements of fighting outweigh the
“Citius, Altius, Fortius,” meaning, “Faster, Higher, Strong,” is the Olympic Motto. From the 1920s to modern day, this motto still holds true. While the motto is still the same, there are many other aspects of American culture that have changed. The 1920’s were characterized by flappers, automobiles, nightclubs, and jazz. Today modern culture is labeled as the technology age, and our obsession for celebrities, including Olympic athletes, is seen through social media and television. Women have taken