In just 12 days time, the #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play in the Cotton Bowl, one of this season's two national semifinal contests, against the #2 Clemson Tigers. If the Fighting Irish, double digit underdogs, manage to pull off the massive upset they will play the winner of Alabama-Oklahoma for the national title. It's a historic moment for Notre Dame, their first … [Read more...] about How Notre Dame Became the “Fighting Irish,” 1924 Beatdown of the KKK Largely Contributed
Social Issues
Cesc Fabregas Happy for Chelsea to be “taught a lesson” if it helps Combat Bigotry
After a week which saw not one, but two ugly incidents of Chelsea supporters engaging in bigoted acts, midfielder Cesc Fabregas admits that he would be happy if his club were "taught a lesson" about tolerance. Last Saturday saw a Chelsea fan racially abusing Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge in Premier League competition while Thursday night brought … [Read more...] about Cesc Fabregas Happy for Chelsea to be “taught a lesson” if it helps Combat Bigotry
Roman Abramovich Requests Reports on Chelsea Investigation into anti-Semitic Chants
Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich is requesting reports on how his club is progressing on their investigation into alleged anti-Semitic chants made by supporters at Vidi in the Europa League clash on Thursday night. Abramovich, who is Jewish and has made the fight against anti-Semitism a major objective in the past year, wants personal updates on what the club plans to do to … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich Requests Reports on Chelsea Investigation into anti-Semitic Chants
Chelsea FC Face Potential Sanctions for Alleged anti-Semitic Supporter Chants
It's the second time this week that Chelsea FC supporters are making headlines worldwide for bigoted behavior at the venue on match day. A portion of the Chelsea FC supporters who attended the side's UEFA Europa League draw at Vidi in Budapest allegedly engaged in anti-Semitic chants, and now the club could be sanctioned over it. The European football governing body … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Face Potential Sanctions for Alleged anti-Semitic Supporter Chants
On Equality In Football & Ada Hegerberg’s Ballon d’Or triumph
By Patrick Pearse A standout amongst the most esteemed award ceremonies in the world started with an upset on Monday evening when the first ever women's soccer player of the year was asked to twerk (dance with movement of hip bones and bending knees) in front of an audience by a male presenter. … [Read more...] about On Equality In Football & Ada Hegerberg’s Ballon d’Or triumph
Raheem Sterling Responds to Racial Abuse by Slamming Media Coverage
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has made an extremely strong response to his being racially abused by a Chelsea supporter during his side's 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Both police and Chelsea Football Club are investigating the incident, and now Sterling has taken to social media and made his first public remarks about the incident. Raheem Sterling posted a … [Read more...] about Raheem Sterling Responds to Racial Abuse by Slamming Media Coverage
Online courses for students: how to get an education without leaving the comfort zone
By Bill Burke Today, many people cannot continue their education because they simply cannot afford to pay those high tuition fees, have no time for attending classes, are not willing to move to college, etc. There are many reasons why one ends up without a college or university degree. However, there are those who still want to continue their education no matter what but at a … [Read more...] about Online courses for students: how to get an education without leaving the comfort zone
Roman Abramovich, Bob Kraft Staging Chelsea-Revolution Match to Combat Antisemitism
Chelsea football club and the New England Revolution have announced an exhibition match that will be played in the spring of 2019 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The purpose of the friendly, which has been branded the "Game for Change," is to help combat antisemitism. "I am proud of the work Chelsea does to promote equality and tackle discrimination all … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich, Bob Kraft Staging Chelsea-Revolution Match to Combat Antisemitism
NBA Star Lauri Markkanen Understands Climate Crisis Better than POTUS, Media
NBA star Lauri Markkanen gets it when it comes to the climate crisis. He definitely understands the seriousness of this issue much better than both our current President and the mainstream media. Following the release of the International Panel on Climate Change report, and the extremely alarming findings wherein, organizations and individuals have done whatever they can to … [Read more...] about NBA Star Lauri Markkanen Understands Climate Crisis Better than POTUS, Media
What’s All the Hype About Modafinil?
By Carl Sachs Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting substance part of the benzhydryl class. It was initially designed to help people suffering from sleep-related disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea or shift work sleep disorder. Doctors commonly prescribe it as Provigil and people who suffer from ADHD self-medicate with it. … [Read more...] about What’s All the Hype About Modafinil?