andyhutchins: longreads: How a semiliterate University of Memphis football player educated himself while facing countless obstacles: You can’t hide for long in college when you’re semiliterate. But somehow Mr. Cathey slipped through his freshman year with just under a C average, taking classes like elementary algebra and music appreciation. Then he saw the syllabus for …
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Quasi Religious Fandom
I’m still trying to make sense of the Penn State student riot in favor of Joe Paterno. Ignorance certainly plays a big part. But reading a couple of online forums etc. during today’s Bundesliga games, another thought came up. People believe in their team less critical than in God. Love their club more devoted than …
CLARITY AND CHAOS 