rite about a sporting event that matters to you. It may be an event you participated in, one you saw in person or on TV, or one you saw taped but learned about because of its historical importance (i.e. When the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics or Jackie Robinson stealing home in the 1955 World Series.) If you chose the latter you must take great care not to plagiarize, that is, do not use other people’s recollectionsYour paper must be 2-3 pages. A third of the paper should describe the event; the rest should explain why this event is so significant to you. Feel free if you have any questions. You must follow the rules of the MLA. See the sample page in The Little Seagull Handbook, your class notes, and your syllabus.