Star Trek

Perhaps it’s the history tied to the National Anthem that creates social expectations for professional athletes, and Americans in general, to partake in the patriotism that the song exudes centuries after it was written. Choosing to sit out the tradition seems to make a statement, a very bold one. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick made a bold statement himself Friday night when he chose to sit out the National Anthem at Levi's Stadium. Kaepernick explained his intentions in an…

Every gameday there's the same routine. The players take turns warming up, then come out of the tunnel. Everyone stands for the National Anthem and they start playing. August 14 Colin Kaepernick hears the anthem start and he takes a seat. He goes unnoticed for the first time, but he starts gaining attention. Athletes in this nation have a voice that reaches across the nation to all age groups and people. They consistently are on the national stage with all eyes on them. Being able to use their…

What does one think of when the name Titanic is said? That it was one of perhaps the most tragic events to have ever occurred on the sea? What is certain however is that it is one of the most remembered historical events to have ever occurred on the ocean and it is possible that the words “criminal negligence” come to one’s mind however, people look at it most have no idea of the true reasons the Titanic sank and that is why several people over the years have delved into the mystery of what sank…

tragic turn of events, for the RMS Titanic was the height of advancement and technology in the 1900s. Not only was she the largest ship in the world, but “she was safe. The Titanic, as everyone knew, was practically unsinkable” (Hopkinson 2). White Star Lines assured people that there was no ship safer than her. Such technology certainly could not be defeated by the sea’s obstacles. This is what the public believed then. 70 years later, an oceanologist named Robert Ballard found the Titanic’s…

Step by step we lined up and walked to the center of the field, all around us the sound of the Olympic music played. I felt as if nobody could touch us, we were on top of the world. Then, we stood proud, hand over our hearts as the National Anthem played and as the last words of the song came to a close, reality returned, nerves overtook me and the butterflies trying to escape from my stomach. For one last time we huddled as a team and yelled, “Cyclones!” As we will face many different…

Should the Lambeau Leap be banned? The Lambeau Leap began on December 26, 1993 (Chris Chase). LeRoy Butler (former Green Bay Packer) forces a fumble, picks up the ball and runs a touchdown for twenty-five yards (Chris Chase). With excitement, LeRoy Butler leaps into the arms of happy Green Bay Packer fans at Lambeau Stadium. From this moment, the tradition of The Lambeau Leap starts (Chris Chase). This tradition allows Packer fans to interact with the player who fight each and every Sunday…

Our Flag Have you ever put deep thought into something that seemed so simple? The 13 red and white stripes, and 50 white stars outlined in blue are truly more than a piece of cloth. The United States Flag is a beautiful symbol of America. When I glance at the American flag, the feeling of pride fills my body. I am very proud to live in America, where our soldiers fought proudly with the flag by their side. I am proud to be able to gaze at the symbol of the United States every day, and remember…

I have chosen to write about Titanic. I would like to find out what actually happened and why. First am I going to find out what Titanic is, how many or what was aboard, what happened to it, what went wrong and why did it all happen. Then I will found out some more about the ship – where was it going, how old was it, why they built it and why it was such a popular ship? Titanic Titanic was a British passenger liner, which sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of 15 April 1912…

message once the mast had become unusable and they could no longer raise sail. The vessel M/V 'Real Star' answered the distress call. When the owner and crew of the yacht were onboard the Real Star, the owner asked the master if he/she could take the vessel in tow until the weather calmed down. Later, the owners of the yacht issued a statement claiming the yacht had been rammed by the M/V 'Real Star' as it came alongside to rescue the crew. As the yacht was warped aft to its towing position it…

Did you know NFL players are not standing for the national anthem? NFL player Colin Kaepernick did not stand for the national anthem and then more players started to sit for the national anthem. Nfl players should stand for every game it is said or sang. The reason I say this is it is this is an opportunity you have here in the U.S that no other country has. When you and I stand for the anthem we are honouring those who fight for everyone's freedom,independence, and rights we have in this…