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Staff Editorial: Nike Sets the Standard for Advocacy

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Art by Caitlyn Roark Brands have a responsibility to make a difference and inspire change because they are held to a higher standard. Nike has never been afraid to spark change, and hopefully their latest campaign will inspire other brands, as well as consumers, to follow suit. On Sept. 5, Nike released their newest ad campaign, featuring Colin Kaepernick as its face. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nike Sets the Standard for Advocacy

Whose Broad Stripes and Bright Stars?

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Photos by Kayla Lee "I feel like now more than ever [the American flag] represents fighting for what is right and fighting for the justice of other people," sophomore Peace Ikediuba said. Ikediuba was born in Nigeria, and her family moved to the United States when she was 3 to give her and her siblings a better education. For Ikediuba, the flag represents hope, but she … [Read more...] about Whose Broad Stripes and Bright Stars?

Take A Knee And Listen

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Art by Peau PorotesanoNFL kneeling protests are about racism, and the claim that they disrespect members of the armed forces is a malicious misrepresentation of participants' intentions. To misconstrue it in this way is not only wrong, but it proves exactly why it's necessary that awareness on this subject be raised."I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a … [Read more...] about Take A Knee And Listen

Kaepernick Sits, the World Reacts

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Art by Peau PorotesanoTo sit or not to sit? That has been the question for professional athletes since Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem on Aug. 25. Since then, Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist (a la Tommie Smith and John Carlos) on 9/11, a quartet of Miami Dolphins knelt behind a Marine color guard, and the Seattle Seahawks announced a … [Read more...] about Kaepernick Sits, the World Reacts

Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst

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Graphic by Nate Barton Outside of the Super Bowl, I don't watch professional football, and I’m certainly not familiar with many players’ names. Recently, however, I’ve found it impossible to avoid one name in particular: Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the 49ers. After refusing to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on … [Read more...] about Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst