Since the beginning of the 2000’s the NCAA has experienced several highly publicized scandals, involving some of the largest division I athletic programs. Extremely successful football and basketball programs have been cited for violating NCAA bylaws encompassing extra benefits and amateurism. Multiple universities have been cited for lacking institutional control. Not are only are infractions … Continue reading
I would love to have everyone take a gap year. I often feel like I am too focused on the future and planning. With a year and a half left of college I’m starting to realize that the working world of accounting isn’t too far away. I often find myself wishing that before I jumped … Continue reading
(8:30am) LANDED!!!!! #springbreak2014 #SaudiArabia #letsgetweird (8:45am) Note to self, don’t wear shorts and a tank top. #toomuchskin #toomanylooks (9:02am) Went shopping. How the eff do they do this. #waytoohot #sweating #gross (1:22pm) Gotta go get some wheels #hopeidriveontherightside (1:25pm) But seriously, gotta see what side of the road they drive on… #dontwannagetarrested (1:26pm) They drive … Continue reading
Corruption within Division I Sports: The University of Miami On October 22, 2013 the National Collegiate Athletic Association released its final report surrounding an investigation into the University of Miami’s athletic programs, focusing on the football and basketball programs. The investigation lasted for an unprecedented 3 years. The case focused on the involvement of … Continue reading
Which is battle is harder to fight? A battle against an oppressive government, or one against an oppressive society? This was the question Saudi Arabian activist Manal al-Sharif asked the audience in the beginning of her talk. In Saudi Arabia, Manal al-Sharif is an advocate for women’s right to drive, male guardianship annulment, and family … Continue reading
As a consequence of continuing issues between Israel and Palestine, the Gaza strip is facing serious water supply issues. About 1.7 million Palestinians are without clean drinking water and are facing health issues caused by the contaminated water they consume. One prominent issue resulting from contaminated water is the increase of child mortality rates. Economic … Continue reading
Getting paid to play College programs breaking rules NCAA It seems that there is always some form of illegal activity surrounding large, successful football and basketball programs within the NCAA. Nearly everyday on the sports Sports Center line up, there is a few minutes dedicated to an update regarding the illegal funding, coaching behavior, or … Continue reading
How organic is your food? Over the past couple of years, the organic food craze has grown. Shopping at Whole Foods not only became the “it” thing, but it also became a statement saying, “Why yes I am healthy, I eat organic.” Countless times I have picked up People magazine to quickly look at the … Continue reading
Ever since I began taking political quizzes in middle school to see where our own political philosophies lie, I have consistently tested in the middle. Being in the middle is at times frustrating because the major news networks are usually one way or the other, and nothing in-between. When I do have time to watch … Continue reading
While listening to the podcast, I found myself mostly agreeing with the dissent’s arguments made by Milo Yiannopoulos. I agreed that some of the sharing economy sectors, specifically the Airbnb, seemed potentially dangerous for both consumer and lender. As Yiannopoulos said, you don’t know who you’re dealing with. Regarding the Airbnb, for all intensive purposes … Continue reading
