Sitting or Standing for What’s Right

Sitting or Standing for What’s Right

San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, sat during the playing of the “The Star Spangled Banner” before a pre-season game. When asked why he didn’t stand, Kaepernick’s answer was straightforward: He said, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag...
The Olympics: Another Game Run By and For the Rich

The Olympics: Another Game Run By and For the Rich

The Olympics opened in Brazil on August 5. The Olympics is portrayed as an opportunity for international cooperation and a chance for the world’s athletes to display their skills and passion. The Olympics are an opportunity for athletes from all over the world to...
When The Super Bowl Comes To Town

When The Super Bowl Comes To Town

The Super Bowl is approaching and for people living in the Bay Area, it has been difficult to ignore because it will be played in Santa Clara. Many people are excited to see the matchup of the Panthers against the Broncos. But unless we had thousands of dollars saved...
This is Your Brain on Football

This is Your Brain on Football

Whether you’re a football fan or not, everyone should see the movie “Concussion,” starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin. It is a gripping story, one that is unfolding  every day in on real-life football fields. Concussion is about an epidemic that’s taking the lives of...
University of Missouri Students Fight Racism

University of Missouri Students Fight Racism

This fall, students at college campuses and high schools organized to confront the racism they face at their schools. These protests have often been followed by little response and minimal support for Black students from school administrations at majority white...