Anthropology is the study of humans, and what it means to be human. Given its interweaving lenses, you cannot study humanity without inevitably diving into the interplay of biology and culture. Because being human is both: We are biological organisms and products of...
Opinion: The NFL’s National Anthem Ruling Just Lost Them a Generation of New Fans
On May 23, the NFL ‘unanimously’ gathered to announce that during the national anthem, all players must stand in attendance or wait in the locker room. The decision came without prior counsel from the national players association, as well as the players' coalition,...
Professional Athletes and Art Collide at 1708 Gallery’s Latest Exhibit
Last weekend, former and current professional athletes ranging from NFL, NBA, MLB, and US World Cup Soccer stars stood by their works of art inside of 1708 Gallery, addressing their pieces in the first exhibit of its kind for Richmond. No helmets to sign, no...
Virginia Historical Society’s ‘Gridiron Glory’ examines the history and impact of professional football
The Virginia Historical Society has collaborated with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to bring traveling exhibition Gridiron Glory to Richmond. The Virginia Historical Society has collaborated with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to bring traveling exhibition Gridiron...
Washington R-Words Update: The Fall Of RGIII
[WARNING: I will be using the term “R-Words” throughout this article because I have no idea what’s right anymore] What a ride, R-Words. The benching of RGIII signals the end of the roller coaster, a sudden stop that jolts our upper bodies forward over the waist...
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