The role of a nation’s flag-bearer in the Olympic Games is to lead his or her country during the introduction of that respective country to the world. They carry a responsibility that unifies the relationship between athlete and citizen. The honored athlete exudes pride for the country and can even reveal what the people…
Date rape is considered a form of rape, defined by one engaging in sexual intercourse with another individual who have not had previous romantic relations without their consent. Most prevalent within the college setting, where copious amounts of alcohol and various date rape drugs are readily available. History of Date Rape The…
Melania Trump addressed the Republican National Convention wearing an all white dress, coupled with ruffled cuffs around the wrists. This $2,190 off-white Roksanda “Margot” dress, sold out within hours of Trump’s appearance, according to Vanity Fair. Being called the next Kate Middleton, or Jackie O’, Melania’s dress choice seemed to be the perfect compliment…
Only a few days ago, Trump stood before a news conference and looked directly into the camera addressed one of America’s number one enemies, Russia, to hack Clinton’s emails. Trump told the cameras, “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing. I think you will probably…
Living in a world where sexual assault is a reality of daily life, young girls in Malawi are beginning to fight back, quite literally. A growing campaign of self-defense and women’s rights is growing in Malawi, hoping to break the years of fear, injustice, and rape of young women. Combined with the ongoing support…
Angela Merkel has had a tough time doing her job over the last several months as an overwhelming increase of European terrorist attacks have riddled the region. From the ongoing threat of sequential attacks in Germany to the devastating Paris attack and Nice tragedy, many are beginning to sway from their hardline stance on…
The professional sports industry is a multi-billion dollar a year powerhouse, ranging from seasonal tickets to sports attire, media rights, and everything else under the sun for your favorite team and sport. In fact, Forbes Magazine predicted that by 2019, the sports industry as a whole will reach 73.5 billion dollars. In addition, Forbes…
In a truly historic ceremony marked by pomp and “bringing down the house cheers,” Hillary Clinton accepted her nomination as the first female nominee for president by a major party in the United States. Introduced by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to deafening applause, Clinton thanked her family, friends, and supporters for bringing her to…
The Oklahoma City Thunder just lost one of their top players, Kevin Durant. While Durant didn’t make the decision lightly, he ultimately decided it was time for him to move on and pursue his own personal career growth. Durant has been a vital player to the Thunder team since 2008. Early Ball Durant…
Winning the N.B.A. Title LeBron James has been loved and hated by both his home city fans and the country, but James is no stranger to pressure and, for the first time in history, he helped the team bring home their very first N.B.A. Championship title. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a history…
