In a year where professional sports have perhaps become more politicized than ever, with NBA strikes, renewed anthem protests and a burgeoning of politicized social media presences to name just a few, it seems that many of both the proudest defenders and harshest critics of the new wave of activism have forgotten where much of […]
Author: Zach Short
Brady’s Decision Leaves NFL in an Uproar
Bad news for Brady: When Tom Brady announced his decision to leave the team that made him behind and head to Tampa Bay, the world of professional football and sports in general went into uproar. The 43-year-old seemed closer to retirement than to a fresh start, but perhaps he knew more than fans gave him […]
Joji returns with emotional sophomore album “Nectar”
After two years of leaving his fans to replay “Ballads 1” to the point of near-insanity, Joji has finally doubled his album count with the release of his sophomore effort, “Nectar.” Named after the sweet drink of the gods, the album features new collaborators for the artist paired with clear attempts to garner more radio […]
The Academy outlines best picture requirements
In an effort to address long-endured criticisms of poor inclusivity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (or more commonly, the Academy) has announced a plan to press diversity into movie sets of the future. This new initiative, announced and released in full text Sept. 8, consists of four new pillars of eligibility requirements […]
Skepticism looms over upcoming TU football season
In a pandemic world, nothing remains sacred. As Karl Marx once said, “all that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned,” and it seems now that, despite Marx referencing the beast of industrialism as opposed to COVID-19, the shoe fits the virus’s uncanny ability to alter, postpone and outright cancel some […]
Megachurch pastor worries for Jesus’ pocketbook
Osteen is concerned congregation won’t empty their pockets for God. When Lakewood Church closed its doors to the public in mid-March amid growing concerns over COVID-19, it was anyone’s guess as to when the congregation could return to a physical service. Online streaming options replaced the in-person sermons, so Pastor Joel Osteen can still get […]
Unification the name of the game for Sanders campaign
Endorsements from more than just progressives would add legitimacy to the grassroots effort. For most supporters of the Vermont independent, Super Tuesday was a disappointment. Bernie Sanders showed potential to all but secure the nomination, but last-minute exits from the race turning into endorsements for Joe Biden from both Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar proved […]
Astros may get hit by pitches in 2020
Student journalist Zach Short weighs in on the possibility of violent retaliation in the MLB. Coming off the recent explosion of news regarding the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, much of the baseball world wonders how the disgraced team will fare in the hands of vigilante justice — that is, in a court of their peers. […]
17-game NFL season?
Student journalist Zach Short covers the prospective changes to the NFL season and what they mean for the players. For years the NFL has toyed with the possibility of adding more playing time to their schedule. Suggestions have ranged across a wide variety of possibilities, most of which died before they were even close to […]
NBA trade deadline 2020: what went down this time
Student writer Zach Short covers all the last-minute wheeling and dealing in men’s pro basketball. Compared to the drama last summer, this year’s trade deadline week was relatively calm save for a few noteworthy moves. As is in tune with years past, teams moved around role players to assist their superstars as they head into […]