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Does the public display of one’s character skew the onlooker’s perspective of good or bad citizenship? According to the article "What Does It Mean to be a Good Citizen?" By Charles Bens, the answer is yes; citizenship encompasses actions that one exhibits toward the nation, state, group, or cause that one belongs to. A citizen is a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (Dictionary.com). Allegiance is the…

Understanding the Role of the Football Manager in Britain and Ireland: A Weberian Approach I‘ve always known about the difference that in UK football there are no head coaches of football clubs but there are managers. Maybe I had some notions why it was like this and what were the basic differences between being head coach or manager. But when I discovered this article, as a big fan of football and the English one especially, I really felt the need of fully understanding the role of the football…

Rhetorical Analysis of Taronish Elavia’s “A Football Opinion Piece for People Who Hate Football Opinion Pieces” Taronish Elavia, in his article, “A Football Opinion Pieces for People Who Hate Football Opinion Pieces” published in December 26, 2016 talking about big transfers in football world and how they not making any changes in club. His article is divided in 2 pieces, first piece is a lot of quotes from 90s, that in my opinion is not really related to his article, and in second piece he is…

Racism The genuine degree of racism among football supporters is practically difficult to measure. Broad theory and level headed discussion regarding the matter is not bolstered by much solid experimental information. For the media and general opinion, in any case, racism among football fans is a major issue, and frequently reprimanded for flare-ups of violence, especially at global matches. Among scholastics and experts required with football, the part of racism and far-right gatherings in…

Through recent events, it seems neither the Constitution nor racial equality have been large concerns for the government, or specifically, President Trump. Colin Kaepernick’s stand for police brutality against blacks is about race, regardless of what President Trump says. According to The Huffington Post, the protest began to help others see the racial inequality still present in society, as evident by police brutality against people of color (Brooks). This protest is clearly nonviolent, as…

This essay discusses the national anthem protest, And how the people and the athletes are taking a stand to the government authorities about police brutality and racial inequality. during the playing of the U.S. national anthem. The demonstrations have generated mixed reactions. Some have called the protests unpatriotic and disrespectful of the U.S. flag, the national anthem, the police, and the military. But the government isn’t applying to the meaning of the flag. “ When one believes…

An analysis of the Sporting Culture of American Hegemony in “Snickers commercial” by Robin Williams 1.Description: This commercial by “Snickers” in 2013 is set on the sidelines of a football during a football game. The “coach” that is depicted in the commercial is the famous comedian, Robin Williams, in the center of a group of football players. In this group, large footballers surround Williams and take orders to execute a football play before the go on the field. During the commercial,…

In the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, the protagonist Huck struggles with a moral conflict. As Huck and Jim go on their adventure Huck contemplates whether or not he should help Jim escape. Ultimately, Huck does not turn in Jim, despite the consequences of not abiding by the law. This act of courage and friendship leads to the question “Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?” In society, we can acknowledge that slavery is a horrible act that will forever be…

This past Wednesday, Soul Voices, directed by Jazz Studies assistant professor Pete Malinverni held their Spring concert in the Recital Hall of the Music Building. As I walked into the hall, I was surprised by its size and beauty. I had only previously been in the choral hall directly across, and so it was certainly not what I was expecting. From the top of the raked audience, you could see a stage at floor level, framed by two short lighting trees, and dotted with choir risers. The greeters…

This moment is the point in Ron Kovic’s life where he felt spiritually and physically broken. The quote sticks out because it is a clear example of surviving against all odds. During this point in the book, Ron Kovic was shot and needed help from his fellow soldiers in order to survive his near fatal wounds. The novel nears its end with Ron laying there at his lowest point feeling nothing at all, but this is a moment where he shows his true strength by being able to survive through it all. He…