{"id":77478,"date":"2024-12-02T09:48:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/?p=77478"},"modified":"2024-12-02T09:48:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:48:31","slug":"art-and-athletics-qa-with-a-sait-trojan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/thepress\/2024\/12\/02\/art-and-athletics-qa-with-a-sait-trojan\/","title":{"rendered":"Art and athletics – Q&A with a SAIT Trojan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Artist, athlete, student:<\/strong> Makayla Douglas practices at the gym with the Trojans at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Douglas is a player on the SAIT Trojans fastball team. (Photo by Kendall Collins\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Makayla Douglas is an artist and an athlete. Many might see this unique combination of interests as contrasting each other, but for her, they fit perfectly.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Saskatchewan, her love for both activities grew. In her adult life, she discovered she could pursue both passions at a high level.<\/p>\n

For the past two summers, Douglas has played infield, shortstop and third base for the Saskatoon Selects.<\/p>\n

Douglas sat down with The Press<\/em> to answer some questions about her school and athletic career.<\/p>\n

What school do you go to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alberta University of the Arts.<\/p>\n

What program are you taking at AU Arts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graphic design and advertising.<\/p>\n

What made you get into graphic design and advertising?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like making art, but I also wanted to make money. So I thought that was the best of two worlds.<\/p>\n

What career are you looking to get into?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A graphic designer, maybe an art director at a company.<\/p>\n

What sports do you play?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently just fastball.<\/p>\n

How did you start playing fastball?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I played T-ball at my small-town school, because my mom played softball and wanted me to continue.<\/p>\n

How did you start playing at SAIT even though you go to AU Arts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Basically, I found out that any student from AU Arts could be a Trojan because they are affiliated. So I just emailed the coach and that was it.<\/p>\n

How do you balance school, sports, and life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just trying to get as much school done as possible at school. If there is an option to leave class early, I usually won\u2019t \u2014 just to get stuff done so that when I\u2019m home, I can actually have fun, and I\u2019m not stressed about things to be doing.<\/p>\n

How do you handle the stress of it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cry. No, just laugh it off I guess and deep breaths during the game.<\/p>\n

What are your best memories of playing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travelling, going to nationals and winning provincials.<\/p>\n

(This interview has been edited for clarity and length)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Artist, athlete, student:<\/strong> Makayla Douglas practices at the gym with the Trojans at the gym at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Douglas is a player on the SAIT Trojans fastball team. (Photo by Kendall Collins\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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