Kobe Bryant

in article about lebron james and meme culture, image on james with arms over head playing basketball in lakers jersey

LeBron James Is the Meme King

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

The basketball star's recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight. …

January 7, 2023

A screenshot from the redeem team documentary shows several members of the team standing in a group

Kobe Stole the Show on the Redeem Team Documentary

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

Although all of America's 2008 Olympic basketball team members were highly talented, there was one driving force behind their success.…

December 9, 2022

An illustration of Honnold and his athletic achievements.

Top 4 Greatest Athletic Achievements in Human History

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Humans beings are capable of incredible things, and people like Alex Honnold are making the impossible become reality.…

May 5, 2021

An illustration of celebrities whose premature deaths have ensured grief amongst their fans.

Why Do We Feel Such Grief When Celebrities Pass?

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

What follows after the passing of beloved public figures is an overwhelming amount of suffering, even from those that never met the deceased.…

February 19, 2021

Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Shows the Power of Mind Over Matter

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The 33-year-old pro won at the highest level in spite of his declining athleticism — ultimately, he provided a universal lesson on determination triumphing over circumstance.…

June 3, 2020

LA’s Most Influential Icons: The Impact of Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The death of Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle leaves the city of LA quiet.…

February 16, 2020

Picture from the 2020 Grammy Awards of Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X and Lizzo

Grammy Night 2020 Leaves Audiences Feeling Uneasy

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The event was overshadowed by the death of Kobe Bryant and looming allegations about the Recording Academy.…

January 30, 2020

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