“Shut Up and Drive”: Why politics matter in sports
Victory and (advocating) voices go hand-in-hand. Some people just think, “It ain’t that deep.” Sports are not just about winning. Sports show passion and inspiration, and sometimes they make a statement. But what happens when the people we idolize express their views on social and political injustices and are told to shut up and stick to what they're good at — playing their sports? This was the predicament for one of the most iconic drivers in Formula 1 (and motorsports) history. Lewis Hamilton, arguably the best Formula 1 driver for his records of being a seven-time world champion and having 105 Grand Prix wins, is the first and only Black driver in the grid. As a part of the minority in the sport, Hamilton has always expressed...
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March 2025
Correction: In the Feb. 19, 2025 students’ council meeting article, vice-president (student life) was incorrectly titled vice-president (student finance).
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