Fruit for Thought: the Intersection of Education, Culture, and Performance

Before my current writing life, there was  The Hilltop ,  Howard University’s and the Nation’s Oldest Black Collegiate Newspaper, where many of the questions and themes I still explore first found their voice. What follows are my early published works, preserved in their original form. From The Hilltop Archives Originally published in   The Hilltop , Howard University — May 10th, 2003 __________________________________________________________________________________ First Maryland, Now Penn, What’s Next? The Penn Relays is one of the most historical track meets in the country.    Athletes and spectators travel from all around the country to participate and watch the three-day meet.   The Penn Relays have been running strong since the first meet was held April 21, 1895. The University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the its Spring Handicap Track and Field Games, held the first track meet.    Even the Cosby Show dedicated an episode to the Penn...

Before my current writing life, there was  The Hilltop ,  Howard University’s and the Nation’s Oldest Black Collegiate Newspaper, where many of the questions and themes I still explore first found their voice. What follows are my early published works, preserved in their original form. From The Hilltop Archives Originally published in   The Hilltop , Howard University — May 10th, 2003 __________________________________________________________________________________ Nationally Ranked Egbuono Leaves Lacrosse Team in Good Hands Hat trick.   Most students have never seen a hat trick, let alone know what a hat trick is.    Webster's second definition of a hat trick is "the scoring of three goals in one game by a single person."    It's a phrase that is synonymous with soccer. But this isn't about the prolific scoring of Raneika Bean.   And Howard doesn't have a hockey team, yet.   Students tend to overlook the only other team capable of the ...