Marwan D. HananiaThe 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…7 min read·Feb 19, 2023----
Marwan D. HananiaStories 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…7 min read·Aug 14, 2022----
Marwan D. HananiaShelbayh 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…5 min read·Jun 2, 2021----
Marwan D. HananiaCan 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…3 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
Marwan D. HananiaHow to Stop Kanye West from Becoming PresidentWould you be able to get anywhere in your career if you:4 min read·Jul 10, 2020----
Marwan D. HananiaWe 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…5 min read·Jun 3, 2020----
Marwan D. HananiaHow 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.5 min read·Apr 3, 2020----
Marwan D. HananiaCan 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).5 min read·Jan 18, 2020----
Marwan D. HananiaWill 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.4 min read·Jun 10, 2019----
Marwan D. HananiaThe 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…10 min read·Sep 3, 2016----