Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver, Author at Study Breaks

A Right to Exist

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

After war erupted as the Yemeni native was leaving her country, Nada Al-Thawr student has begun an aggressive campaign to bring her country's plight to light.…

October 1, 2017

It’s Time to Stop Ostracizing Athletes for Being Politically Active

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Politically active athletes have a long line of history of not remaining silent, and Colin Kaepernick is no exception.…

September 12, 2017

Ella Tazuana Johnson’s Journey from Homelessness to Student of the Year

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

This is the story of how Johnson became a successful student—and there's more to come from her.…

September 12, 2017

The Contenders and Pretenders for the Upcoming NFL Season

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Does anyone in the league have the roster to take down the super-team Pats? Honestly, probably not.…

August 18, 2017

These 5 Student-Athletes Started Their Own Sports Agency

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

By creating a system in which athletes manage other athletes, the Cornell students hope to end the trend of professional athletes severely mismanaging their money.…

August 4, 2017

The Top 20 Superhero Movies Since 2008

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

From 'Suicide Squad' to 'Captain America: Civil War,' here are the definitive rankings of the last decade's superhero movies.…

August 3, 2017

What Does the Return of Bruce Arena Mean for U.S. Soccer?

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Arena’s second stint as the USMNT coach matches an old wolf with a team of young pups. Will he be able to rescue the U.S. from obscurity?…

July 31, 2017

How Can the NBA Handle Its Conference Inequity?

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Here’s what needs to happen to reenergize the playoffs and get the East back on its feet.…

July 18, 2017

The NBA Arms Race

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

To beat the Warriors, teams across the country are loading up.…

July 15, 2017

James v. Jordan: Who’s the GOAT?

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

No, despite LeBron’s fifth Finals loss, the discussion hasn’t ended.…

July 13, 2017

Documentarian Garret Morgan Is Making Opioid Addiction Personal

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Alongside two film majors, the Ferris State student helped produce 'Stigmatic,' a close-to-home film that turns the statistics of addiction into realities.…

June 28, 2017

The Consequences of Leaving the Paris Accord

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Counter to Trump's logic, his decision will harm the world economically, environmentally and diplomatically.…

June 13, 2017

Trump’s First Attempt at International Diplomacy Flails, Embarrassingly

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

On the bright side, the president’s tour of Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy and Belgium could have been worse.…

June 9, 2017

A Vision of Sustainable Education in Ghana

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

In partnership with Voices of African Mothers, students from Cornell University Sustainable Design are working to create a self-sustaining school for Ghanaian girls.…

June 2, 2017

Why, Exactly, This Year’s NBA Playoffs Have Sucked

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Only a historically epic Finals match-up can save this belly-flop of a post-season.…

May 30, 2017

Why Boston Might Be the Most Racist Sports City in America

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

From its early days under infamous bigot Tom Yawkey, to its most recent hate crimes in Fenway Park, Beantown has a tawdry, complicated history with race and sport.…

May 19, 2017

The Winners and Losers of the 2017 NFL Draft

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

From smart acquisitions to Trubisky-sized missteps, here’s what you need to know from the second-most important weekend in football.…

May 17, 2017

The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Controversial Athlete, Aaron Hernandez

The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, America’s Most Controversial Athlete

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

The life and tragic death of the star tight end reads like a darkly ironic Hollywood script.…

May 8, 2017

The Meteoric Rise of Texas State Student and Chef Ryan Nickerson

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

After nearly dropping out of high school, Nickerson has created a booming catering business that's landed him a post-grad gig cooking under Neil Perry.…

May 8, 2017