It seems every day that another athlete is being arrested for assault. It’s not uncommon for athletes to be aggressive while playing, especially in contact sports like football or hockey. However, some athletes bring violence into other aspects of their life. Throughout this piece, it is not my intention to…
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Violent media’s role in homegrown terrorism
March 30, 1981: John Hinckley Jr., the 25-year-old son of a wealthy oil executive, fires six bullets in the direction of President Ronald Reagan as he enters the presidential limousine outside a Washington, D.C. hotel. The first bullet hits press secretary James Brady in the head, resulting in his death…
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