Singles: Travel
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Big Shoes To Fill
Joe Girardi knows the pressure of being the 32nd manager of the New York Yankees. But the 43-year-old former catcher wouldn’t trade places with anyone.
“Managing the Yankees was something I always wanted to do,” he said. “Because of the tradition, and basically, what the word Yankees stands for.”
Success and overachievement have been Girardi’s hallmarks throughout his life. Raised in Peoria, Illinois, the fourth of five children learned the value of hard work and discipline by helping out in his parents’ Italian restaurant. -
Thirty-five Years and Forty-five Million
This year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision which effectively codified the right of women to procure an abortion. It is an anniversary that demands somber reflection on the past thirty-five years as well as a hopeful look to the future. It is unlikely there is a more contentious issue in modern American politics than abortion. Both sides of the issue are passionate and use the issue as a litmus test for both political candidates and judicial nominees. However, while the issue is polarizing, I believe there is common ground. -
Character Counts
Last spring, Canadian politicians accused Shane Doan of making anti-French slurs towards a National Hockey League referee. They demanded his removal as captain of Team Canada, but teammates and hockey officials quickly rose to Doan’s defense. "You should get to know Shane Doan," said Hockey Canada President Bob Nicholson to the House of Commons’ Official Languages Committee. "You can talk to all of his teammates that have played with him. He says 'fudge' if he gets upset. He's a Christian and a person that I am proud to know." -
Happy Homecoming
Since 2000, only hardcore basketball fans knew the whereabouts of Anthony Parker. But after six seasons overseas, the former first-round draft pick has returned to the NBA and established a solid reputation around the league. Playing in Israel, Parker led Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Euroleague championship in 2004 and captured the league’s Most Valuable Player award the following two seasons. After showcasing his talents in a 2005 exhibition game against the Toronto Raptors, ... -
Decision 2008
The Presidential political season is in full effect once again in these United States, although “season” may be misleading because it seems the next election cycle begins as soon as the previous election ends. While some of the candidates from both parties are more hated or less liked than their peers, America ultimately remains a nation divided...