As the WNBA’s fan base grows, players are mindful they are role models. The Target Center was filled Wednesday, July 6, with young people who… Read More
Fall 2022 Magazine Articles
Connecting Hmong Kids to Culture Through Food
HAFA is reintroducing traditional dishes to new generations while supporting farmers. The Hmong American Farmers Association is helping to feed kids in East St. Paul… Read More
Dismantling Inequities in Brooklyn Center
Edwards works to rebuild community in wake of Daunte Wright’s death, pandemic. Reggie Edwards became city manager of Brooklyn Center the day after Daunte Wright… Read More
College Essay: Uplifting Hmong Women
Recently I witnessed something that would become an important matter in my life. My aunt was on the verge of divorce with her husband. She… Read More
College Essay: Thanks, Neighbor
Greater Eastside St. Paul. African American and Spanish music blasts, the smell of weed fills the hot summer air, trash covers the streets, and you… Read More
College Essay: Team Building in Robotics
Here I am, standing in a large arena, Xbox controller in my hands, 4-foot robot across from me. All the pressure is on me. My… Read More
College Essay: Overcoming Injury
It’s my freshman year at one of my soccer games, the crowd roaring loudly. Sweat is rolling down my face while my eyes stay on… Read More
Opening Doors to Truth, Justice, Healing
NABS, Department of Interior publish the truth about federal Indian boarding schools. For decades, federal Indian boarding schools ripped Native American children from their families,… Read More
Sylvia Fowles: Legend On and Off Court
In her final season, the future WNBA hall of famer has more than her defense to offer. Franchise players are hard to come by. Lynx… Read More
College Essay: Freedom in Soccer
Sports: such a wide topic. But very little is talked about in the category of freedom and prison. How I found my way out of… Read More
College Essay: Teamwork Matters
“Mine!” The ball comes flying to our side of the net and my team- mate receives it, bumping it to the setter. Late in the… Read More
Saving Lives by Recruiting Donors, Reaching Minorities
Be The Match is working on ways to find more bone marrow donors to save people from diseases like leukemia. Recently Be The Match and… Read More
College Essay: Overcoming Disappointment
I remember reading a book that taught me how a strong person recovers after failure. A weak mindset allows failure to consume them and evolve… Read More
Foundation Moves Beyond Soccer
Tony Sanneh’s lifelong journey to empower youth, enrich communities When soccer star-turned-CEO Tony Sanneh was asked, “Who are you?” he responded with an emphasis on… Read More
Lynx Know All Eyes Are on Them
Players hope to set an example for the youth through community leadership. Moriah Jefferson scored six points and had five steals as the Lynx beat… Read More
College Essay: My Family’s Translator
Should I open the door and unleash Godzilla and her demon child on the household? Nope, not going to happen. “Hadia, I’m sorry,” I say,… Read More