The recent shooting in Pittsburgh has brought forth an important question; if you are not combating hate speech, are you accepting it? Hours before gunman Robert Bowers opened fire inside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, he published a social media post that reflected his feelings about the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). Bowers… Continue reading See something, say something
Category: Viewpoints
How sports can kill fans through emotion
Sports are interwoven into society not just in the United States, but all over the world. People attach themselves to sports teams for a variety of reasons, not just financially by buying merchandise or paying to go to games, but also emotionally. When we root for a sports team, we’re emotionally attaching ourselves to their… Continue reading How sports can kill fans through emotion
Quarterbacks are still football players
Football is evolving, mostly for the better, but the NFL seems to be forgetting that quarterbacks are still football players. First and foremost, all football players are human beings, so of course a priority should be keeping them safe as best they can. Having said that, football is a contact sport. From players to people… Continue reading Quarterbacks are still football players
With all of the violence out there, please stay safe
Violence and a toxic political climate are currently plaguing the community we live in and more broadly speaking, the entire United States. On Saturday, Oct. 27, a mass shooting took place at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to USA Today, authorities said that a man named Rob Browers, 46, stormed into… Continue reading With all of the violence out there, please stay safe
Is Facebook Seeking to Stifle Alternative Media Sources?
On Thursday, Oct. 11, with just a month to go before the midterm elections, Facebook announced that they had purged around 800 pages and accounts tied to alternative media sources due to their “inauthentic behavior,” mostly related to spam and click-bait, which Facebook said was against their user guidelines. While the initial storm has died… Continue reading Is Facebook Seeking to Stifle Alternative Media Sources?
Natural disasters can play a big role in politics
The phrase “everything is political” is not an exaggeration; something as non-political sounding as a natural disaster can take a political twist. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and so on, can play a role in affecting the reputation of a politician. A key function that the government should be responsible for is protecting its… Continue reading Natural disasters can play a big role in politics
You see, I see, we all see Josi as Pred’s captain
In hockey, the role of team captain is more than just a ‘C’ on a player’s jersey. A player wearing a big ‘C’ on the front of their jersey is supposed to be a player that can lead in the locker room and rally the troops towards greatness. This doesn’t mean that the captain is… Continue reading You see, I see, we all see Josi as Pred’s captain
Championship-induced hangovers
Athletes and sports fans are often times very superstitious. Trends like “The Madden Curse,” and jinxing are often prevalent concerns. But are “championship hangovers” real and if so, how concerned should we be for our teams? A championship hangover isn’t the typical sort of hangover someone would get after a night of drinking. This particular… Continue reading Championship-induced hangovers
Should Titans shake up offense?
The Tennessee Titans failed to put up any points at home against the Baltimore Ravens in an ugly Oct. 14 loss that ended in a 21-0 Ravens victory. Sitting at 3-3 going into week seven, the Titans have been unable to score a single touchdown in three of the six games they’ve played thus far, with… Continue reading Should Titans shake up offense?
Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics
The Nov. 6 election may be decided by a musician’s post rather than a politician’s campaign. On Oct. 7, Taylor Swift posted on Instagram that she would be voting for Democrat Phil Bredesen for the U.S. Senate and Democrat Jim Cooper for the U.S. House of Representatives, but she did not draw the line there.… Continue reading Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics