SPORTS FEATURE:
Here is a sports feature I wrote about Jey-son Edwards, the founder of Four Point Basketball, a non-profit youth basketball program rooted in the fundamentals of family life.
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After suffering from depression and being unhappy with his job, Jey-son Edwards, a father of two boys, decided to turn his life around by returning to his one true love--basketball. Mixing family values and the sport, he was able to create an experience for youth that brought him closer to his family, while forming a new family in Four Point Basketball.
LONG FEATURE:
Here is a long feature I completed about the rise of Esports, which is competitive video gaming, by taking an inside look at Ryerson University's competitive community for Super Smash Bros. Melee.
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Ever wondered what all the buzz about Esports is? Competitive video gaming has drastically risen in recent years and it's a lot more than just big money prizes and streaming. The communities built upon these games fuel the ferver for Esports. Matthew Rodrigopulle takes us inside the competitive gaming scene at Ryerson University.
SHORT FEATURE:
Here is a short feature I wrote about sneaker culture, specifically in Toronto. Sneaker culture includes the collecting, wearing, reselling and admiration of athletic sneakers and is a phenomenon that creates large communities of like-minded individuals around the world.
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People love fashion and people love their shoes. Whether it's an old pair of Adidas trainers or some new Jordan's to wear on the court, people cherish their sneakers more than most things in life. This love for sneakers is shared around the world and a boom in sneaker culture has created a large resale industry for such an everyday item. Matthew Rodrigopulle takes us inside sneaker culture and what it means to be a sneakerhead.