Keyboard Warriors: The eSports Craze

By: Eamon Hilferty-McMahon Apr 24, 2024 Uncategorized Sports are a hallmark of American social institutions. The sheer entertainment value and solidarity formed by athletics has given rise to a multibillion dollar industry which continues to rake in windfall profits annually. Perhaps because of the innate appeal of physical activity, or the decorated history of the …

Reproductive Justice in America

In the United States, the issue of abortion rights remains a deeply polarizing topic. Despite Supreme Court decisions such as Roe v. Wade in 1973, which legalized abortion nationwide, access to safe and legal abortion services continues to face challenges. The intersection of political, and religious factors has created a landscape where reproductive rights are …

Climate Change: There is no Planet B

When discussing climate change, many people have different beliefs on the topic. Some believe that climate change is real, while others don’t. Some people believe that climate change is being caused by human actions, like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, and others believe that it is not real and part of the Earth's cycle. Either …

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights, Not a “Women’s Issue”

Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the long-upheld Roe v. Wade decision during the summer of 2022, reproductive rights have been thrust into the front of agenda-setting in national American politics. The decision and its early public leaking served to galvanize many Americans, mainly women, to turn out in that year’s midterm elections, …

The Caitlin Clark Effect

We are coming off the heels of a historic showing of the NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship. This year's elimination tournament saw unprecedented numbers for both TV ratings and attendance. For the first time in years, the entire country has collectively sidestepped the men's tournament in favor of the great athletes, stories, and rivalries …

(Satire) A deep dive into the new “Lyons Caste System”, addressing recent economic and security concerns

*◾symbols indicate information redacted by the office of Sir Dean Darnell, Allfather. “It’s really helped my productivity at school.” says Jane Doe, rising sophomore. “Since the rebranding, Wheaton College Massachusetts has become the Best School Ever!”  I met Jane in the Diana Davis Non-Political Coal Mine, rebranded from its bigoted, insensitive origins to now be …

Nintendo History In Sports Video Games

Sports in Video games can vary from soccer, football, tennis, basketball, and more. There are even games with motion sensors to simulate real movements used in sports for example in Wii Sports and Nintendo Switch Sports. The controller uses motion sensors to help the players feel like they are connected with the game. We can …

NBA Player Jontay Porter Banned For Illegal Gambling Actions

Sports betting has become more and more common in recent years, especially in major leagues based in the United States. The NFL, MLB, and NBA have all particularly leaned into this, and are now actively promoting gambling services where fans can put their money on the outcomes of games. While sports betting used to be …

Savannah Hasham

Prof. Gilligan  Journalism 2.0 Weekly Blogging Assignment TOPIC: Sports  The Boston Celtics  Franchise History:  The Boston Celtics were founded by Walter Brown in 1946 and housed in the TD Garden from 1995 to the present day. The Boston Celtics quickly grew to become a dynasty and are currently tied in the number of Championships earned …

O.J. Simpson: The Culture of Impunity for Domestic Violence in Sports

Featured Image Source: Getty Images. In this July 20, 2017, file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev. TW: Mentions of domestic violence, abuse, sexual harassment, etc. In recent weeks following the death of O.J. Simpson, there has been much …