On the bench: Athlete activism is good, actually

The 2022 Super Bowl made headlines, not because the LA Rams pulled off a clutch victory in the last moments of the game, but because the halftime show displayed political messages. Nothing new here: the NFL has developed a reputation for protests that have attracted harsh criticism.   When Colin Kaepernick started to kneel for the […]

Spotlight: The man behind the counter at Starbucks

Tucked into the corner of the Don Taft University Center is a little Starbucks café that hosts a variety of faces that have become easily recognizable among patrons. Among those is Starbucks worker Grayson Beckley, a full time Chartwells employee, who sees the crowds come and go all day. Long lines have become a staple […]

The name game at NSU: Deadnames and SharkCards

Nova Southeastern University has made considerable progress when it comes to trans people. The university has employed trans people on its staff and, most notably, created a gender-neutral bathroom in the Don Taft University Center.   This is progress considering that there are plenty of schools where trans people can’t be protected or represented due to […]

How to protect yourself from AirTags

AirTags were marketed by Apple as a device that tracks lost items such as keys, bags, or purses. Recently, however, they have been used for more nefarious purposes. The amount of people reporting being tracked by AirTags has become such a problem that a Pennsylvania representative has introduced a law that makes “malicious use” of […]

The UFC’s history of transphobia

It’s no secret that the UFC has been out of the closet as one of the most transphobic organizations in sports. Where other bodies like the International Olympics Committee, NCAA and now the U.S. Olympic Swimming team have confirmed that there is little to no advantage for trans athletes, the UFC has kept its head […]