I admit that, as a Northwestern alum and fan, there’s this presumption that the university is cleaner than other schools. Cheat less that the rest of the Big Ten, not to mention conferences like the SEC, which has a reputation (often appropriate) for being lawless NCAA rules breakers as they bring in great athletes who […]

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Yes, a lot of people are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, it is still recommended that people wear masks and practice social distancing. Of course, for the Snowflake Right Wingers still see this as an infringement on their rights. There are tons of videos of people having fits when a worker tells them to put on […]

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Yesterday, I read an article in the Chicago Sun-Times sports section by Steve Greenberg. Most of the time, I either agree with his take on things, or its not egregious enough for me to respond. That is, until I saw yesterday’s article. He makes that point that with sports betting being legal, and with many […]

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There is a soft spot for heroes of your youth. The baseball player who was your favorite; the hockey player who scored the Stanley Cup winning goal. There’s no position in sports more followed than quarterback of football teams, especially those who are in the Hall of Fame and iconic. Why are there constant commercials […]

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I get a number of phone calls, I’m sure, like you, every day in attempts to separate me from my money. Some are farcical – the unending attempts to update my car’s warranty[; some are frauds telling me to contact them or I will be in trouble with the IRS, or FBI (the youngest daughter […]

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The country is enthralled with the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. Despite Covid-19 delays and stoppages; no fans in the stands; numerous testing, the tournaments are perhaps more popular than ever for the outlet to the masses. However, finally, one message that has been made for a long time is finally getting attention – vastly different treatment […]

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This is the time when white supremacy and male supremacy are getting attention and finally being dealt with. The #Metoo and #Timesup movements have brought long overdue attention to the issues of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Documentaries about Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, and most recently Woody Allen along with the criminal prosecution of Harvey […]

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