Federation

A man with positive vibes and humble spirits received the biggest opportunity of his life but it is not over. There is more in store for this young man on the move where he is walking by faith and not by sight. On Thursday, April 27th WSTU Radio’s The Checkin Radio Show was visited by newly actor Johnell Young to speak on one of the greatest blessing to affect his life today. Radio personalities, SyniC and Queen Reginee both congratulated him on his work while asking him about his lifestyle and…

The YouTube video, The Big Fix: The 1985 Patrick Ewing NBA Lottery, indicated that the reason why the envelope was thrown in there like that was because Jack Wagner was purposely marking which envelope contained the Knicks logo. When Stern would see the marked envelope, he would go in there and pick up the envelope. After the globe was spun several times, the globe was opened and the commissioner visibly exhaled like he was deeply nervous. The video then suggested that Stern did that because he…

Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988 in Saint Michael, Barbados, who was soon to be an amazing singer, dancer, and actress. Rihanna has always loved music and singing, especially when she was going through the rough time of her parents getting divorced (isbel 6). At age 7 she would perform concerts for her neighbors (isbell 7). To truly understand Rihanna, one must understand her early life. Robyn Rihanna Fenty also known as Rihanna, was born on February 20, 1988 in Saint…

The NBA has the best athletes in the sport of basketball, so to represent the United States in FIBA basketball tournament NBA athletes were allowed to compete in the 1994 world tournament, starting a new era for team USA. Presently the NBA has grown and expanded into other counties becoming a bigger brand, gaining love for the game from all over the world. However the NBA needs to limit its professional athletes participation in FIBA basketball because the risk of injuries, fatigue and…

Imprisoned by King Minos of Crete, Daedalus decided that he and his son would soon escape. So he began to work on an invention that would set them both free from their capturers. After evaluating their situation in Crete, Daedalus soon realized that there was no other way to escape other than by air. Daedalus created two pairs of functioning wings made with feathers and wax. He gave his son, Icarus, a pair and warned him not to fly too close to the sun. After a while in the sky Icarus became too…

The history of free-throw; James Naismith created by a game that was non-violent. He wrote 13 rules of his game and labeled it basketball while he prepared teaching a gym class at the YMCA in Springfield, Mass in 1891. However, understanding that free throw was not called in the original 13 rules, but it was almost the same as rule number 7, that stated “if either side makes consecutive fouls it shall count a goal for the opponents.” Today, we know it as free-throw was put into place for more…

Last time we were here we learned how talent is not an excuse to not work hard. Let’s take out our homework from last class. How many of you practiced using chopsticks? Who would like to show us? I’m glad some of you learned how to use chopsticks. Our Jing Si Aphorism says “Do everything with a willing heart and accept the results readily. The more effort you put in, the more skills you will gain.” Just like learning how to use the chopsticks, to learn a new skill, you need to put in hard…

The definition of media is any format or platform that carries, presents, or communicates information, so everything surrounding us would be considered media. A certain type of media that I will relate back to sociology would be a television show titled One Tree Hill. The show is based around different high school kids and how the love of basketball and the love of the players makes them come together. The show itself, is centered around two half-brothers and how one is considered an outcast,…

Everyone has goals they want to accomplish or complete in the future. Whatever it may be, if it's extremely important, that you must attain it, you will do all you can to achieve it. You will give it all you have to prevail, if you truly want to accomplish it. Having the passion and desire to succeed is what keeps me pushing to attain my goal. My goal is to play basketball in college; although, my ultimate goal is to play professional basketball for the WNBA (The Women's National Basketball…

Basketball has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up around the sport with my Grandpa being a referee and playing little league ball through elementary school. In High-School being six foot six inches it was a given I would play basketball. I spent three years on the varsity basketball team with having the privilege of being a Captain my senior year. When I was accepted to Michigan State University it was hands down the easiest decision to come here. I am one of the…