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The Meister Piece: Nadia Comaneci

May 17, 2013 By Susie Meister Leave a Comment

MTV’s Susie Meister speaks with gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci, the first woman to score a perfect 10 in Olympic competition.

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Saluting the Captain

August 2, 2012 By CJ Kaplan 3 Comments

CJ Kaplan thinks Needham, MA native Aly Raisman deserves to be considered among the greatest captains in New England history.

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National Glory: Division I Sports and the Olympic Games

June 25, 2012 By Liam Day 6 Comments

2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Beijing

Athletic competition was never a spiritually innocent pursuit. College football is no exception.

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Richard Riordan Is NOT The Next Joe Paterno

April 3, 2012 By Jamie Reidy 13 Comments

Jamie Reidy comments on news that a group of former gymnasts have come forward thirty years later with allegations against Doug Boder.

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50 Years Ago Today: ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

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An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star… Premium Members talk to four men who’ve made it their lives’ work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.

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A Hug for a Haircut

Every Wednesday in Hartford’s Bushnell Park, a barber sets up shop to give free haircuts to anyone who wants one—the homeless to longtime clients all pay the same fee: one hug.