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NBA Scouts: “White College Basketball Star’s Whiteness Looks Pretty White From Here!”
I happened to peruse a New York Times article about Jimmer Fredette’s prospects as a professional basketball player this week. I don’t normally read much sports coverage from the NYT, so twice in one week is noteworthy. In this case, the … Continue reading
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National Media Covers UR and VCU as Only They Can(‘t)
As the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University triumphantly earned their way into the Sweet Sixteen, the fact that both schools are located in the same city has not escaped the watchful eye of the New York Times. To … Continue reading
The Decline of the United States of America in One Chart
The New York Times Chronicle sub-site is a wonderful utility that graphs the frequency of words and phrases over the publication’s history. Users can plug in whatever search terms they wish, and the engine instantly and amazingly checks over a century’s worth … Continue reading →