Sunday night’s documentary, much like the “Fab 5′s” two year extravaganza at the University of Michigan, was controversial, entertaining and an examination of culture boundaries not always given proper discussion in the sports world. The two hour program detailed the trials, tribulations and lighter moments faced by the quintent, but the portion of the show centering around the perceptions and disdain the five held towards Duke University Read the rest of this entry »

It looks like the New York Times won’t have free, unlimited access to daily articles much longer. The site plans to organize a pay wall that will block off access to further articles after reading a yet specified number of pieces a month. What’s the cause of this? Apparently we can blame our good ‘ol economy for backing one of the biggest US publications into a wall. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the New York Times, the image above spells the end of the music industry.  It visualizes the value of units shipped for various mediums since 1973 in billions of dollars.  Based on their calculations, they give the industry ten more years before it completely falls apart.

But Andrew Dubber see’s it differently. Read the rest of this entry »

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Last Monday, New York Times’ writer Mireya Navarro addressed the question of mixed race, in response to Barack Obama’s speech about race in Philadelphia.

“Being accepted. Proving loyalty. Navigating the tight space between racial divides. Americans of mixed race say these are issues they have long confronted, and when Senator Barack Obama recently delivered a speech about race in Philadelphia, it rang with a special significance in their ears. They saw parallels between the path trod by Mr. Obama and their own.”

Authenticity is the premise of Hip-Hop and it’s close cousin, politics. Artists are applauded for “keeping it real,” while politicians must explain religious ties, display a cookie cutter family image and an innocuous political platform that offends no one. Read the rest of this entry »