Tag: Consider This

CONSIDER THIS: Valley Football — Something to root for

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The time was summer 2005, and the Rio Hondo Bobcats—then considered cellar dwellers in District 32-3A—prepared to prove what they already knew: They were champions. Of course, it was a bit difficult for Rio Grande Valley football pundits to take the Cats seriously. Consider that Rio Hondo was well-known …

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CONSIDER THIS: Musings from a human being

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I find it both strange and surreal that people have taken such an interest in my more personal stories told within this space. For instance, throughout the week folks have inquired about my diet, the harassment case involving my family and whether I still have the painting that captivated …

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CONSIDER THIS: A promising future frozen in time

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When I was young, I became fascinated with a painting that hung in our living room. The scene depicted was that of an evening sail in which two men were preparing to launch a modest boat from a rocky shore; up ahead in the distance was a gorgeous night …

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CONSIDER THIS: Dear Mike…

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Believe it or not, I’m often asked my opinion on a wide-range of topics, from current events to local matters to personal problems. I decided to address a couple of them this weekend in a fun and casual letter format. Who knows, maybe I’ll incorporate this in our Wednesday …

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CONSIDER THIS: Good tidings from the center of the universe

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com On my desk is a New Orleans key chain that has “Birthplace of Jazz” prominently displayed on it along with a rendering of Bourbon Street. I kept the key chain in plain sight while penning this column; I guess you can say it served as a source of inspiration. …

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CONSIDER THIS: How Jay-Z can help San Benito…sorta

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Jay-Z is misunderstood. I apologize for the random observation, but follow me on this one. A self-proclaimed secular man who acknowledges the existence of God—yet doesn’t subscribe to any religion or spirituality—is believed a Satanist by many due to perceived Illuminati references in his music, clothing line and even …

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CONSIDER THIS: Ask yourselves very simple questions

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I arrived home on Wednesday to find that my family had thrown me a surprise birthday party. My wife, mother and sister had apparently gone to great lengths to keep it a secret – a difficult task knowing my reputation. Still, they pulled it off and even provided the …

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CONSIDER THIS: How I Sniff Out the News

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When I first walked into the San Benito News, I became intoxicated by the smell of ink. There was just something about that musky odor that I associated with professionalism and serious journalism. Of course, at 23 years old and lacking experience, I was anything but professional or serious. …

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CONSIDER THIS: Victimized by obsession and Rio Hondo’s inaction

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com All I needed was an excuse, someone to emerge from the shadows and into the light of my flashlight to attack me. I fantasized about this – I even prayed for it – so that I could defend my family. And if I needed to use deadly force…So be …

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CONSIDER THIS: Something everyone can get behind

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It was 3:18 a.m. Wednesday when I heard the press run the mid-week issue’s B section – one part of our special edition dedicated to the San Benito Lady ’Hounds’ trailblazing, history-making, awe-inspiring bid for a state championship. Exhausted after editing, naming and laying out nearly 1,000 senior photos …

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