History of American Street Racing: Cole Dobson
For my individual research project, I elected to do it on the long and convoluted history of street racing here in the states. The best method of conveying this history was utilizing a chronological
Soccer in Appalachia
I would have never anticipated our own universities quite impressive history in the sport of soccer, Especially today, where it seems to be almost entirely forgotten. The fact that we were at one time
Roosevelt, Race, and Boxing
Sparring In the White House: Theodore Roosevelt, Race, and Boxing by Andrew McGregor was an interesting introduction to the strange and very dynamic relationship between one of our nation’s former presidents and the sport
The Rise of Gridiron University Book Review
The Rise of Gridiron University by Brian Ingrassia is an in depth analysis and history of the unique dynamic which took place between the sport of football and universities across the country during the
Machismo, What Exactly Is It?
For this week, being part of Group B, I read Roberto Duran, Omar Torrijos, and the Rise of Isthmian Machismo. From prior courses I’ve taken at Appalachian State, specifically Colonial Latin America, I already
The AAGPBL and Minority Athletes
When it comes to mid-twentieth century American Baseball, racial inclusivity is rarely something that comes to mind. Contrary to the norm of the time, the AAGPBL, though not perfect, did take massive leaps in
Book Club: Initial Response
Heading into this novel, I wasn’t fully expecting the sheer level of detail, lengthy backgrounds, and convoluted politics which made up early collegiate football. However, what truly took me off guard was the strange
“The Intimidator and Rainbow Warrior,” A Deeper look into the stars of NASCAR
NASCAR as a sport, even to this day, is defined partly by its “separate breed” of athletes which partake in. Even with regards to other motor sports, the drivers of professional stock car racing
America’s Influence on Puerto Rico
*Post is in reference to From La Bomba to beisbol Manifest Destiny seemed inevitable for the United States and the Spanish American War only further convinced the world of this “truth.” However, the expansion
The YMCA and it’s True Impact
The quote highlighted above is what I felt best encapsulated the article, not only being the definition of muscular Christianity but also due to the fact that this belief is still prevalent to this
