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Kaepernick’s protest is a utilization of free speech

February 26, 2020

Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat for the national anthem for the first time in August 2016. It took a few months for any outrage to begin, but once people noticed it, the outrage started pouring in against him and the ...

Latinx community should rally behind black-led movements

February 19, 2020

Why I can’t support the NFL and what it condones anymore

by Chance Page, Contributor

November 1, 2017

The National Football League is in turmoil. Those who oppose the widespread protests NFL players are making against racial inequality and police brutality, as well as those who support these protests, have a common way of...

Understand what #TakeAKnee really stands for

by Julie Cappiello, Contributor

October 4, 2017

There are dark forces haunting America — a shadow of hate has fallen over the country. While it has always been there, it is now darker than ever. President Donald Trump’s comments in Huntsville, Alabama encouraging coaches...

Should SDSU athletes kneel as a means of protest?

by Kemi Giwa, Staff Writer

October 4, 2017

Many college football players watched in amazement as NFL players joined in solidarity with former pro quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. The man who pioneered the movement a year ago within football against the injustice plaguing...

Modern activism makes a lot of noise but doesn’t get a lot of results

by John Ciulla, Contributor

November 3, 2016

Modern activism has become more about being provocative than pursuing tangible results.