Iowa Hawkeyes

“Identit[ies] cannot be found or fabricated, but they emerge from within when someone has the courage to let go” (Cooper). A person’s identity is unique to themselves, and it defines who or what a person is, and the qualities that make them who they are. Identities are shaped by an individual’s personal experiences, outside sources, their upbringing, and by role models. In The Other Wes Moore, two boys living across the street from each other have very different outcomes in life. For example,…

Do you want to know how I grew up from a small town in Iowa to the best football player and coach? When I was about 8 I started playing football. I was the best linebacker in high school and college football. I was the 1st, 1st round pick in the NFL draft. Retired and became the best football coach in history. When I was a kid, I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa. When I went to elementary school, I started playing football for the Dubuque Colts. I was the class clown in elementary school. I was funny…

they broke the news to me that I was going to the Rose Bowl with my mom, Chris, Autumn! But, when my sister heard, she wasn't as happy because she really wanted to go. She finally stopped yelling so I started to pack. I practically packed all my Iowa Hawkeyes stuff. Assuredly, the day came that we went to the airport. The place was massive, a 7-4-7. I felt really sick on the way there and the way back. All of us finally landed and our luggage was being delivered so we had the whole evening to…

A small town with a big city feel. Many would classify the Quad City area this way. Moving here can be a sizable change, especially for a small populated town or a larger city. When living in the QC, there are many advantages in living here because there is so much to chose from. The Quad Cities is a fantastic place to raise a family because of the magnificent entertainment, restaurants, and a low cost of living. Entertainment is easy to come across when in the area. There are many places to…

The battle when I'm President On March 11, 2016 in Dubuque, Iowa the voting for president was taking place. Dubuque was the only place that was left to take the votes. Two people were trying to get others to vote for them. Dakota is my couisn. One of them was Dakota and the other one was me. Dakota was trying 19 and I was 13 but we were young enough to run for president of the U.S.A because the age to run for president was dropped to 13 and older. So far Dakota had the most votes. He had 100…

According to some, getting a full ride to a college isn’t enough. Many think that college athletes should be getting paid because their sport, is their job. Others think that getting a full ride to go to school is enough and college athletes get enough benefits as it is. College athletes may take an educational decline to support their team but these athletes have many tools for success that everyday students are having to pay for. College athletes shouldn’t be paid to play sports because many…

Racism Within American Higher Education This history of American higher education is plagued by systemic racism and oppression of many marginalized identities such as Black, Latino/a, and women. African American students were almost entirely banned from American higher education from the creation of Harvard College in 1636 until past the Civil War (Anderson, 2002). Slave states banned African Americans from education using the state law, while free states practiced institutionalized racism to…

were having Hawkeyes for dinner. Lets just keep tearing into them, don’t let up now. Just because it’s thirty-three to seven doesn’t mean we we let up. Catch your breath, relax for a bit.” After that, they geared up one more time. Iowa looked a lot tougher when they came out of the opposing locker room. The third quarter was on its way. Iowa kept pushing the chains further and further to the end zone. “Touchdown Iowa!” The announcer blared. No one was worried yet, though most of Iowas fans…

Alice has finally had enough after 18 years of being behind Grace, but don’t feel too sorry for Alice yet, because she is going to do something about it to make you feel bad for Grace. Grace goes to Harvard and Alice goes to Hawkeye, a very small community college in Iowa. Since they are so far away from their parent’s home, Alice can live Grace’s life without the risk of their parents finding out. Before she even could start her plan, she had to call Grace to “apologize” for everything that…

The Washington Redskins have been an established team since 1932. Since establishment the Redskins have played in over 1,000 games. Each game they have used the same team name and the same general logo. Of late, the Redskin name and logo has stirred up controversy on whether or not it is a demeaning team name. The courts should appeal their ruling and the Washington Redskins should keep their team name and logo. On June 18,2014, The Trademark Trial and Appeals Board voted to cancel all six…