Tag: sports
Black Excellence in NC State Athletics
Hallie Walker/ Staff Photographer David Thompson, NC State forward from 1972-75, smiles during the...
The Tennis Racket
Professionalism. It’s something that athletes are universally expected to have, no matter what...
NC State Baseball’s Devonte Brown
Brown was introduced to the game by his father who played football and baseball in high school, and who later enlisted in the army at a young age.
Do Black Athletes Have A Responsibility to Attend HBCUs?
Athletes are more than just athletes, they are people. People who have made sacrifices and busted their behinds to make it to the best programs
Kevin Keatts and the Black Coaching Drought
On a Sunday in March 2017, there he stood. Giving his introductory speech to his new Wolfpack faithfuls, Kevin Keatts proclaimed his now famous statement, “Kevin Keatts is a winner.” Among that though were some less talked about—but arguably, just as important—points. Within his speech, Keatts talked about his goal of reforming the culture of NC State basketball. He spoke about wanting to adopt a hard-working culture for our program and brushed on the importance of gearing up his players for living successful lives after their time in college.
Northwestern Football Players Unionizes
Alfred Anderson | Staff Writer Football players at Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill. have been added to payroll. The decision made by the National Labor Relations Board of Chicago could have a monumental impact on...
Plight of the Black Quarterback
Alfred Anderson | Staff Writer DeErricka Green | Managing Editor On Sunday, Feb. 2, former...
What’s Dogs Got to Do with It?
Vernon Holman | Staff Writer Michael Vick is renowned for his abilities as a professional...
#FreePJMovement Comes to an End
Alfred Anderson | Staff Writer Just months before the start of the 2013-2014 college...
This Miseducation of the Athlete
Devonte Keith | Staff Writer Over the past three years, the University of North Carolina at...
