By Damian C. Reynolds African-Americans are reminded everyday they need to work twice as hard to be half as good as their white counterparts. Working in journalism is no different. There has historically been a lack of diversity in a majority-white media industry. People of color and women have been more respected as media professionals…
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For the Love of Sports
By Damian C. Reynolds Sports bring strangers together just as much as they halt friendships for a fixed amount of time. Imagine being at a sporting event fellowshipping with that stranger to your left (or right) all because you both share an interest in teams. Now imagine shouting expletives with your best friend, or even…
Moving Forward: Oregon Football
By: Damian C. Reynolds The most recent Heisman trophy winner, Marcus Mariota, now plays for the Tennessee Titans. However, despite an improving Pac-12, No. 7 Oregon is expected to compete in the conference title game. Replacing Mariota is the biggest question mark for the Oregon Ducks, but they’re not worried. Eastern Washington transfer Vernon Adams…
We Are All In, What Now?
By Damian Reynolds Former Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Mora gave sports fans a rant to remember—which applies to college football now—after losing on November 25, 2001 to the San Francisco 49ers: “Playoffs? Don’t talk about—playoffs!” As of December 7, 2014, with the inaugural College Football Playoff set, only four teams remain for a chance…
SEC: Dominant or Overrated?
By Damian C. Reynolds Many people describe Southeastern Conference (SEC) football as overrated. College football began this past week, and everyone across the nation tuned in. More importantly, many people wonder how the SEC will do this year considering that some of the greatest college quarterbacks, statistically speaking, left the conference. Quarterbacks such as…
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