By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Former All-American Michael Sam made history in the National Football League by becoming the first openly gay athlete to be selected in the league’s draft. The former defensive end joined an exclusive group as one of the only athletes to publicly come out. “I am not the only gay person […]
By Nicholas Poblete/Staff Writer The privileged platform athletes find themselves in, allows them to voice their thoughts and opinions on pressing social issues that our country faces today. However, speaking out on these issues comes at a price. Michael Sam, former defensive end for the University of Missouri, is the first openly gay player […]
By Giancarlo Navas/Staff Writer The weight of Michael Sam’s shoulder pads are a little heavier than most, on his shoulders he carries the hopes of a civil rights moment. Sam has the opportunity to the first openly gay NFL player, but can we handle it? Is America ready for this? Is a sport where the […]
Rhys Williams/ Columnist It is 2014 and a man came out as openly gay to the nation. Some may not think that this is a big deal, but it’s who he is and what he does for a living that has made it big time news. Michael Sam is a 6-foot-2, 255 pound defensive lineman […]
Francisco Rivero/Columnist April 15, 1947 is a date known as the most historical moment in the world of sports. On that day baseball hall of famer Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first African American to play major league baseball. Fast forward almost 67 years later and the date Feb. 9, 2014 […]
