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The legacy of Jackie Robinson is so colossal that it still continues to grow in depth and breadth. On April 15, with every player wearing No. 42 jerseys (the jersey number Robinson wore and in turn, has been retired to honor Robinson) Major League Baseball pays respect and honors the legendary baseball player who changed the world. However,  the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of last year’s MLB season, denying the MLB the opportunity to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in its traditional on-field fashion.  April 15, 1947, was when Robinson, playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, b...

The 1980s were an unforgettably unique era. The music, the fashion, the sports rivalries, the movies and television shows all defined the decade.  However, for every good thing the 80s brought, there were twice as many unfortunate disasters that came too.  On Jan. 28, 1986, the Challenger space shuttle exploded only 73 seconds after its launch. On board were astronauts Ellison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik, Michael Smith, Francis (Dick) Scobee, Ronald McNair and most notably, school teacher Christa McAuliffe. They were all killed when the shuttle broke apart in midair over the Atla...

East Coast pride is something that can be seen (or heard) over a mile away. Typically, natives are some of the loudest and proudest, representing their city wherever they go. I can attest to this being an East Coast native myself.  This was no different when I came to San Diego State as a freshman in 2018. I made sure people knew I wasn’t from California, whether it was intentional or not. Many times, my mannerisms and things like the way I spoke, dressed and my music taste could say it more immediately than I could verbally share.  If I had a dollar for every time someone from California...