The Positive and Negative side of Globalization: Glocalites and Distanceless (by Jaime Surace)

Globalization today is hindering the experiences we as people once cherished. Traveling and becoming enriched in new cultures and ideas is what a cosmopolitan person strives for, yet globalization has inadvertently played a role in obstructing this goal. People no longer need to go somewhere to experience something; they can simply research images of it on the internet. Read more... 

Women Versus the World: Discrimination in Sport (by Molly Byrne)

Throughout history, women have been discriminated against in many countries. Historically, women are frequently denied opportunities for participation in sports. Furthermore, in an effort to discourage women's participation in sports, societies often label female athletes negatively or interpret a woman's athletic participation as a source of gender role conflict (Schell 2000).  But over the years, there has been an effort for more equality between men and women. Some places have even passed laws forcing equality of women, like America. But, just because laws exist doesn’t mean there is less inequality. And, even though there have been some major legal changes in recent months, Italy is still suffering more than other places in terms of inequality. Read more...