Be The Match works to build equity in access to bone marrow and cord blood transplants. Imagine a loved one on their deathbed, in need… Read More
Closing the Gap
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: 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: 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
College Essay: Breaking the Cycle
“Ponte las pilas mija, puedes ser todo lo que quieras,” my mom always told me. She never failed to remind me to get myself together… 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
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
Battling Addiction in the East African Community
Alliance Wellness Center assists those struggling with substance abuse in the Twin Cities. Yussuf Shafie knows firsthand how substance abuse impacts the Twin Cities’ East… 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: From Basketball to Engineering
Joining basketball my freshman year, I was scared because I felt like I wasn’t good enough for the team. Who would have thought I would… Read More
