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In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC.

If Netflix can feature a hypothetical Department of English, why can't two department chairs and a dean chat from time to time about the real-life contributions, controversies, and characters that abound in the world of Arts & Sciences. Although many of the characters discussed may be from Boise State University, there is universality in the roles portrayed and in the challenges faced in higher education today. We discuss the success, failures, frustrations, and innovative opportunities of the current landscape. The Arts & Sciences are alive and kicking, and hopefully you will hear the (mostly...