Ex-boxing champions inspire youth through training, guiding them away from past errors
By Jason Beeferman, Qi Zhao and Rika Kojima Medill Reports A former heavyweight champion, Fres Oquendo, and an Olympic bronze medalist, Nate Jones, have joined forces to teach boxing to teenagers and kids in Melrose Park, Ill. Boxing provided a safe haven during their troubled past as teenagers. Their mission is to teach disciplines keeping […]
Women boxers in Puerto Rico strive to break the barrier in the male-dominated sports arena
By Rika Kojima Medill Reports Boxing is one of the most popular sports in Puerto Rico. For some, it is not merely a sport but also a way of life. Puerto Rico has the highest number of world champions per capita in the world. There are also prominent female boxers. This video portrays some of […]
Beyond the pandemic: How to set up an ideal work-from-home space
By Yue Li Medill Reports “It’s just temporary. …” Sure. As of June, 66% of Americans worked remotely, at least part time, while 68% would prefer to be fully remote, according to recruiting site Zippia. “Working from home actually works,” said Mohamad Awada, the lead author of a 2021 research study on productivity during the […]
