Culture

International Champions Cup

Jonathan Ebanks
12 Jul 2013
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Starting on July 27, eight of the world’s most storied and victorious soccer clubs will battle it out in a single-elimination tournament held mostly throughout different American venues, culminating in the championship match on Wednesday, August 7 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. Some of the big name ball clubs at the tourney are Real Madrid (which boasts the world’s second highest of ALL sport teams and is arguably the world’s most recognizable sports club); Juventus (Italy’s oldest and most successful club with 31 Serie A championships); Chelsea (current Europa League champion and has the world’s fourth highest payroll […]

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Summer Reading Guide

Cresonia Hsieh
11 Jul 2013
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Summer time is here. No more waking up at 6 a.m. to make the kids lunches or driving back to school at 2:30 p.m. to pick them up. It is time to sit back, relax and crack open a good book. Do not know where to start? We have you covered! 1. Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine Max Lucado provides an entirely different perspective on the hackneyed five-letter word, grace. Do you really know what it is? If not, then by the end of Lucado’s book, you sure will. Lucado uses biblical stories and modern-day accounts […]

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Fun Summer Movies

Rick Deal
5 Jul 2013
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Summer is here, and with it comes a season of fun and exciting films. Certainly there are less Oscar-worthy dramas vying for our attention as theaters fill up with action, adventure and comedy genres. These flicks often lean a bit more on flash and fun than depth and substance, but that does not mean they will not make for a great movie experience. We have already seen a few big blockbusters earlier this summer such as Iron Man 3, Star Trek: Into Darkness and Man of Steel, but take a look at what is still in store for July and […]

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The Perfect Summer Playlist

Paul Martinez
3 Jul 2013
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The summer season is upon us and in the words of Will Smith’s classic “Summer Time” record, it is “time to sit back and unwind.” During South Florida’s summer, many people enjoy the beach, play sports and cook on the grill. Make sure that your summer soundtrack is on point as well with a few great songs that constitute “The Perfect Summer Playlist.” 1. Frank Sinatra – “That’s Life” Singing-sensation Frank Sinatra made his listeners feel his music. He is one of the most transparent musicians the industry has ever had the pleasure of listening to. Sinatra is a certified […]

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Fal$e Teacher$:

Paul Martinez
5 Jun 2013
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To say that Christian rapper Shai Linne has upset some people with new song “Fal$e Teacher$” from his album Lyrical Theology Part 1: Theology would be an understatement. The Lamp Mode Recording artist made some strong claims on his recent project Lyrical Theology Part 1: Theology that have caused intense debate within the faith based urban community. On one of his singles, “Fal$e Teacher$,” Linne accuses Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Paula White, Fred Price, Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Eddie Long, Juanita Bynum and Paul Crouch of teaching heresy. He calls each one out by […]

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Great Gatsby & The Gospel

Philip Huber
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Late in his life, F. Scott Fitzgerald scrawled a line in a notebook that has often been repeated, “There are no second acts in American lives.” There are days when I believe this, or at least live like I do. I feel the discouragement of a familiar cycle running its course. The prospect of ever being free from this path can seem thin and unconvincing. I betray my discouragement with hunched shoulders, lowered gaze, shameful countenance and weary disposition. This is a one act play with no set or costume changes and no dramatic plot turns. With no context, it […]

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Manly Meals for Manly Men

Crystal Durham
4 Jun 2013
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It’s that time of year again to celebrate the patriarch’s role in our lives and what better way than to cook for him? Here are some recipes for macho meals he will be sure to love. Uh-mazing Barbequed Ribs Yield: 4-5 Servings 8 lbs. Baby Back Ribs 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp. Mustard (dry) 1 Tbsp. Paprika ½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper 2 c. Barbeque Sauce (plus extra) Preheat your oven to 350F. Combine salt, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Place each rack of ribs (8 total for 8 pounds of meat) on […]

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The Societal Double-Standard

Jonathan Ebanks
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April 29, 2013 was a monumental day in the world of sports, but this particular occasion had nothing to do with any broken records, championship victories or amazing athletic feats. That was the day backup Washington Wizards’ center Jason Collins became the first active openly gay male athlete in North American team sports. But that is not all. Free agent quarterback Tim Tebow was released from the New York Jets on the same day, ending the organization’s year-long public relations debacle that began the day the team signed Tebow last offseason. Outspoken but ostracized The Jets never gave Tebow a […]

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42 – The Legacy of Jackie Robinson

Jonathan Ebanks
6 May 2013
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Last month, America celebrated the legacy of one of the most influential civil rights figures of the twentieth century, Jackie Robinson. With a biographical film named after his jersey number, 42, and the MLB’s own commemorative celebration of the late Hall of Famer on April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day), it is interesting to ponder whether those who witnessed his major league debut on April 15, 1947 had any idea of how that day would affect our nation’s future. After winning the Rookie of the Year award in 1947, Robinson racked up a .342 batting average and 142 RBI two years […]

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Mother’s Day Treats

Crystal Durham
1 May 2013
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Celebrating the roles your personal chef, assistant, attorney, therapist, doctor, accountant, seamstress, taxi driver, and tutor play in your life by offering gifts and attention in one day? That’s wonderful! Of course, I’m referring to Mother’s Day. Although it is just one day out of three hundred and sixty five, it is important to take the time to let mom know how much she means to you. There are literally thousands of ways this could be done. But the most memorable ones are made with thought and effort, not credit cards. Something potted or wrapped up in shiny paper will […]

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