The Reemergence of the Outspoken Black Athlete

By Joseph E. Davis Via http://www.thenation.com Throughout sports history, African-American professional athletes have commonly used their profession as a platform to address important issues within the Black community. One of the greatest examples of this happened during the 1968 Olympics when Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their hands to show their support of the … More The Reemergence of the Outspoken Black Athlete

The Inescapable Things We Experience When Home for Winter Break

By Ada Li Oh winter break, how we love you so. An entire month without papers to write, due dates, getting out of bed early, and staying awake during class–just sweet, pure freedom. Photo courtesy of http://www.tumblr.com No more eating mediocre dining hall food or stressing about what to cook next. Being on break means … More The Inescapable Things We Experience When Home for Winter Break

#MCM: Andre 3000

By Tristin Marshall It’s been awhile since I’ve confessed my love for another man since I’ve been in a relationship, but he’ll just have to understand this one. This man has been on the rap scene since before I was born, but age is just a number when it comes to the love that I … More #MCM: Andre 3000