Joe Foss

In his State of the Union Address for 2016, Barack Obama uses logical and ethical arguments to emphasize shared ground rather than partisan disputes. He also taps into the audience’s desire to feel better about themselves and their country. By using humor and irony, Obama paints his opponents into corners, out of which it would require outrageous extremism to effectively squirm away. At its best, this approach demonstrates how much Americans actually have in common in a culture dominated by ideologically

In 1906, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) was developed to help keep universities and players compliant with the rules and ethical responsibilities to all stakeholders. It focuses on promoting leadership and academic excellence. A high level of integrity and sportsman-like conduct are included in their core values. They lend a supporting role to the athletes while simultaneously offering students and staff the opportunity to work with others from diverse backgrounds. The NCAA is

My life has always been centered around music even before I was born. Music is a big part of whom I am because it something I can go to and play on the piano when I am stressed or sad. Music for me is a calming force that helps solve my emotions. Music is such an important role in my life because at a very young age I watched my mother play the piano which in time made me want to learn as well. Throughout my life, I have learned to play the piano and the flute and wished I knew how to play the cello

My intention with the story I told was to talk on the brief period in former world heavyweight champion James Douglas’s life, circa 1993-1994, where he was indulging after getting a twenty-four-million-dollar payday for his only championship defense against Evander Holyfield, a fight he lost by third-round stoppage. Much exists on his stunning victory over unbeaten champion Mike Tyson and the comatose state he slipped into after the post-boxing indulgence saw his weight escalate to four hundred pounds

Winning the heavyweight boxing championship many times and an olympic medal, Muhammad Ali, proved to the world that he really was the greatest. After having his bike stolen at 12, Ali began training in boxing for revenge with cop he complained to, going on to win many novice tournaments. Honing his craft and utilizing his stature Ali, with his quick feet went to the Olympics for America in 1960 and came on bearing a gold medal, when trouble reared its head. Ali, converted to Islam with the radical

Ali’s next reason he changed the country was when he spoke out when he was chosen to be in the Vietnam War. Ali knew he didn’t want to be in that war because he was already changing America at the time with his actions in the ring and out of the ring. His decision to do so was very controversial and made politicians enraged. Although this was very harsh at the time of the war because he was so headstrong about his opinion, he had some valid reasons for evading. One of Ali’s major reasons for going

thoughts. Not only were Sandusky’s actions brutality and betrayal, but also those Penn State employees who failed to take further action when they knew about molesting, including Joe Paterno. There was coverage for days about this occurrence, even now,four years later, they are still broadcasting new information. In Frank Deford’s “Joe Paterno’s Legacy: Protect the Players at all Costs,” the sport columnist and radio broadcaster elaborates a fans point of view of the scandal. In “Penn State's Patriarchal

Jason, The Penn State case that came to light in 2012 is a situation that will be discussed for years to come. Before this situation was brought to light, head coach Joe Paterno was looked at as one of the best coaches in college football history. While it is understandable why former athletic director Tim Curley and Joe Paterno had covered up the situation. They desired to maintain the integrity of the Penn State Nittany Lions football program, and they would do that at whatever cost. However, I

Muhammad Ali “Float like a butterfly, sting like a be.” - Muhammad Ali. This was a great saying that not only did Ali follow in the ring but also outside the ring with his political activism. During my research I was able to fully understand of the heroic characteristics Ali had dedication, hard working, and being courageous is why he is one my biggest heroes and why I so greatly admire him. First, in 1967 Ali was to be drafted into the U.S. Army but, Ali was courageous not only to refuse because

Power and intensity portray one of the most known sports photos of all time. Mohamed Ali standing over Sonny Liston in the middle of the ring. The way Ali stands over Liston sends chills down your spine. He knows he just won and looks like he is saying I am the best there ever was. Not only by the way he is standing but also by the way his face is formed in a mean but excited state. With the dominance shown in the picture you can’t help but wonder what Sonny Liston is thinking or even seeing in this