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Antonio Brown and the double standards in American sports

Antonio Brown and the double standards in American sports

by Chris Dupuy | Feb 8, 2021 | Entertainment, Featured, Society, The Big Smoke Arena

On the way out the door, Antonio Brown excoriated the ‘double-standards’ within the NFL, whereupon he was punished, but others are protected. And you know what? He’s right.

To win change, the entitled must experience discomfort go

To win change, the entitled must experience discomfort go

by Chris Dupuy | Jan 3, 2021 | Featured, My take on.., Residents, The Big Smoke Arena

During these times and what is happening in our country, there is an opportunity to look deep within and face the things we want to change in ourselves and around us

I don’t want to grow up: Can one be old and a punk?

I don’t want to grow up: Can one be old and a punk?

by Chris Dupuy | Aug 30, 2020 | Featured, Music, My take on.., Residents, Society

Growing is often a series of events you’re suddenly ‘too old for’. Can I still enjoy the Ramones? Does punk rock have an age limit?

Nero and the ‘new’ normal

Nero and the ‘new’ normal

by Chris Dupuy | May 30, 2020 | Featured, Health, Lifestyle, The Big Smoke Arena

For the last seventy-five days, we’ve been locked down. Since, we’ve engaged in new practices and behaviours. But what is meant by the ‘new’ normal? and what are we to do these new things we carry?

David Wright: Farewelling a broken icon for a broken America

David Wright: Farewelling a broken icon for a broken America

by Chris Dupuy | Oct 21, 2018 | Featured, Residents, Sports

David Wright, the man nicknamed “Captain America” by the Mets has finally succumbed to his injuries. His is a grating, but needed farewell.

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