“Being a role model is the most important kind of educating.” —John Wooden In June 2025, shortly after the NBA Finals, journalists interviewed Vaughn Alexander, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder ...

Local baseball Hall of Fame legend Cal Ripken Jr. credited his father, Cal Ripken Sr., as a “powerful mentor.” In my own life ...

Teachers significantly influence students' character development by modeling discipline, kindness, and curiosity. They act as consistent adult figures, shaping values through their actions and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In recent years, Emma Raducanu has become a big name in the world of tennis and a recognizable face of the sports scene. Her career successes are the main reason for this. However, Raducanu herself ...

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe told Movistar that Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo is a role model for him. Ronaldo ...

For singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury, who performs as Role Model, playing Lollapalooza isn’t new. His performance Thursday marked his third appearance at the festival, with the first two taking ...