Texas Rangers

I love the sport of football and I always will. There is no doubt in my mind that this sport is the best one in the world. There are people though that do think otherwise. It does bother that some people don’t like sports and especially when it’s about football. Football requires a lot of attitude, discipline and the right state of mind, not everybody can go through it, it’s tough, it is tiring, but at the end it still gives me feelings that I can’t express, the victory, knowing that those…

The occupation of conquered territory began following the Texas and Mexican-American wars and U.S. aggressions. It cost 12,000 lives and $10m, for a gain of a colony 2.5 times as big as France, rich farmland, natural resources like gold, silver, zinc, oil, and uranium, stimulated commerce and industry (mining, agriculture and stock), ports and ocean access. Mexico was left shrunken, and hindered in its ability to build its economy. The wars left a legacy of hatred. They left immediate losses,…

Although I reside in Texas now, I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. I am still growing as a person and though I am now accustomed to Texas tradition, my home country still holds a strong place in my heart. Growing up in different environments and being influenced by different cultures is truly an impactful gift. I have spent about half of my life in Nigeria and half of my life in Texas and growing up in these two vastly different environments has lead me to be more adaptive of my…

history of the American West is often overshadowed by the romantic mythology surrounding the era. It would be hard to ignore the influence of Sam Houston on many aspects of American history from Tennessee to Washington and of course, his adopted home of Texas. Campbell seems to fall into the trap of many biographers and veer off the course of serious historian, presenting us instead with an easy to read novel presenting his hero as larger than life. The life of Sam Houston does lend itself to…

There are over one hundred different sports in the world. When it comes to the best sport Many people would probably say American football. American football is tradition for many people. There are many reasons why football is the best sport. Why is the National Football League is the most best sport. Why do I think American football is the best sport. The competition is more balance out. Each team has a great chance to win their championship. Unlike the NBA, larger market teams win the…

Friday Night Lights is a dramatic show based in a small Texan town known as Dillon. The show revolves around the Dillon high school and their football team, the Panthers. The Dillon Panthers were a very successful team up until their star quarterback; Jason Street was injured and was paralyzed. However, Coach Taylor was able to train the backup quarterback so their team could gain back their former glory. Which lead to them winning the championship football game. Race, family, and religion play…

On May 9th, 1846 mexican soldiers fired upon americans north of the Rio Grande. Texas was once part of mexico but was annexed in 1845. The fight was over the border that was made to divide Mexico and Texas. When president James K. Polk sent troops into the disputed area then that was what started this war. America was not right to got to war because U.S.A was robbing the land, Polk provoked the war, and slavery will expand. U.S.A was robbing the land because Polk wanted to extend America’s…

The NFL: Consistently Inconsistent Over the years, the NFL has been subject to widespread controversies. From bounty scandals and dog fighting to banned substances and domestic violence, the multi-billion dollar league always seems to be under the microscope. This year has been no different with the Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson domestic violence cases. The NFL, being the most popular and lucrative sport in the nation by a considerable margin, often comes face to face with the comic book…

Growing up I learned to love the game of football from my dad and my uncles. I knew one day I’d play just like them and would love every single moment of it. Football has always been a passion of mine. I love the sound of pads hitting each other when you make contact. The adrenaline you build throughout the game giving all you got. Though it is very dangerous I feel you must play to the rules of the game to make it safe for everyone playing. The quarterback is the most important aspect in the…

Placed between the stories ‘La Fabulosa: A Texas Operatta’ and ‘Never Marry A Mexican’, both of which strictly identify the roles of women in relation to men within Mexican culture. Endorsing the dependent relationship women should have with men and the role of a chaste woman and wife. Cisneros’s…