The Relentless Rise of Tennis Champion Abedallah ShelbayhBack in the summer of 2021, a surprised British TV commentator introduced Jordanian tennis player Abedallah Shelbayh (pronounced Abdullah…Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023
Stories of Improbable Survival and Death from World War IIWorld War II was the bloodiest and most far-reaching conflict in modern history. Not only did this horrific war involve over 50 countries…Aug 14, 2022Aug 14, 2022
Shelbayh first Jordanian to play a Grand SlamBy virtue of cracking the top 50 in the ITF junior world rankings, Abedallah Shelbayh enters the main draw of the Junior French Open to be…Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
Can we please get rid of the Electoral College?!Regardless of the outcome of this election, one aspect of American democracy has become abundantly clear for all to see: The Electoral…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
How to Stop Kanye West from Becoming PresidentWould you be able to get anywhere in your career if you:Jul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
We Can’t Breathe: On Reforming AmericaWhen I started graduate school in the autumn of 2000, I badly wanted to meet Dr. Cornel West, the larger-than-life public intellectual and…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
How Not To Overestimate Your Ability in Tennis: A Primer for Club Players and Online TrollsLike you, I am staying at home, trying to avoid catching the virus. An opportunity to do work, I tell myself.Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
Can We Spread the Love? On the (De-)Monopolization of Prize Money in TennisThe winner of this year’s Australian Open will take home the sum of A$4.12 million (that’s $2.83 million in US dollars).Jan 18, 2020Jan 18, 2020
Will the Dominance of the Big Three in Tennis Ever End?Rafael Nadal’s victory at the French Open on Sunday marked the 12th time that the Spaniard has won the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.Jun 10, 2019Jun 10, 2019
The O.J. Simpson Story: Celebrity, Race, and (In)Justice in AmericaIf you have not seen ESPN’s O.J.: Made in America, you should procrastinate no longer. The 5 episode documentary is a gripping masterpiece…Sep 3, 2016Sep 3, 2016
