George Will and a Defense of Open Dialogue
Last week, the university hosted George Will, a syndicated opinion columnist who has written for The Washington Post since 1974. The outspoken writer is known for a dry, witty style, his unapologetic conviction to conservatism and a devout love for baseball.
Where is the Right Wing Support of Immigration?
From Zimbabwe to Vietnam, Ukraine to Mexico, people are drawn to America by the promise of living in a nation where they can “breathe free,” where no matter their roots, they can strive towards the promise of a better life for themselves and their children.
Broncos Cannot Ignore Their Friends in Danger
To all Broncos, I ask of you, “What can you achieve if you are one percent more courageous in the context of alcohol consumption?”
Donald Trump for Sixth Grade Class President
I’d probably be more likely to elect the kid in junior high than Donald Trump for president.
NFL Hits Big Success With New Extra Point
The National Football League subtly made a big change in their rulebook this season, that’s fundamentally changing the way football is played.
First Year Students: Welcome to the Show
This isn’t your typical “freshman survival guide.” This is about maintaining physical, emotional and psychological balance throughout one of the most transformative stages in your life.
Warriors in First Western Final Since 1975
After a comeback in which the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies by an average of 16 points in the final three games of the series, the team advanced to their first Western Conference Finals in over forty years.
Give Santa Clara’s Core Curriculum a Chance
Every week, Elsa and I read the weekly issue of The Santa Clara at the Nobili desk. At the end of Week 3, we spent considerably more time than usaul talking about one article in particular.
Back off of Tom Brady
Forget about the New Orleans Saints deliberately trying to injure players with a bounty system or the Ravens trying to sweep the Ray Rice domestic abuse incident under the rug. Tom Brady may have asked for a little air to be taken out of a football. Sound the alarms.
Our Selma: Right Here, Right Now
Each day, reports emerge of another young black man with all of his aspirations suddenly denied by a police officer’s bullet.
Boxing Is On Life Support
No, I don’t think boxing is dead. Yet. But it took quite a hit after Saturday’s snoozefest of a “Fight of the Century” between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
It's Just Hair
Chiara De Blasio wears short dreads pulled back into two pigtails. Her cut-off heavy metal t-shirts often show off her most unique feature: armpit hair.
The Grass Shouldn’t Be Greener on Campus
Unless you spend your days living under a rock, you are likely well aware that California is currently wallowing in one of the worst droughts in recent memory. That is, of course, only if you live somewhere other than Santa Clara.
The Fight of the Century
On Saturday, the hyper-anticipated bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will finally be underway.
Hillary Clinton’s Incomparable Campaign
Last Sunday afternoon, the nation received confirmation of the worst-kept secret of the 2016 presidential race: Hillary Clinton is running for president.
Santa Clara’s Bloated Core Curriculum
I absolutely love Santa Clara. I love the campus, the school’s mission, the professors, the classes, the environment and the people. However, there’s one thing about this place that I absolutely hate, and that’s the core curriculum.
Golden State: Title or Bust
In the Western Conference, which some have called the most competitive conference in history, the Warriors have stood out from the rest.