What happens when a first-generation immigrant achieves a high level of success and their kids don’t know where to start? In August 1987, my father, a kid from Miami that immigrated from Cuba … [Read more...] about My Parents Achieved the American Dream: Now What?
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Enough is Enough: Stop Ignoring Antisemitism in America
Picture Above: The Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA. Image courtesy of their website: https://www.tolols.org/ On Saturday, October 27th, 2018, a gunman armed with an AR-15 … [Read more...] about Enough is Enough: Stop Ignoring Antisemitism in America
Coming To The “Same” Conversation
Productive debates cannot occur when we are having different conversations all-together. As we continue to politicize our social media platforms, online political conversations are near impossible … [Read more...] about Coming To The “Same” Conversation
The Sky is My Mother and I Her Bastard Child
Driving down the long stretch of barren road that leads to the airfield, I look around taking in what little scenery there is to be found. As we draw closer I stare out the window of the car and … [Read more...] about The Sky is My Mother and I Her Bastard Child
Who Won FSU 2017-2018? Final Four
The time has come. The Final Four is here. Before we hop into it, let’s do a quick recap. John Thrasher was the one seed, coming out of the “Distinguished Individuals/Institutions” region where he … [Read more...] about Who Won FSU 2017-2018? Final Four
Who Won FSU 2017-2018? Round Four
Bullwinkles Region (Everything that Falls in Between) Round One Thus far, each region has had a specific theme - Level 8 celebrated individuals and institutions that either had a fantastic year, or a … [Read more...] about Who Won FSU 2017-2018? Round Four