Author: Brendan Udkovich Stern
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Progress, Pessimism, and Passion in the Deaf Community
What could explain the juxtaposition between the historic success of the Deaf community and its tribal anxiety today?
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5 Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Interpreter Appreciation Day
Some people argue Interpreter Appreciation Day should not exist. I think we ought to be careful what we wish for.
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5tern Haiku
You know the rules, right? Three lines. Five syllables, then seven, then five again. I decided to write five of ’em because they say we will never understand each other until we reduce the language to 17 syllables. And yes, because this is 5tern.com.
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Why I Will Not Drink at the Signing Starbucks Store
I am dazed and confused about the Signing Starbucks store near Gallaudet University.
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5 Most Compelling Teams in the NCAA Tournament
So, you’re looking for a team to root for in the 2019 NCAA men’s basketball tournament? You should refer to my totally subjective list.
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Deaf President Now 31 Years Later: Reflections & Questions
We can learn some lessons about the Deaf President Now protest, 31 years later.
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Wondering Why, Why, Why
Two years ago, my former basketball player was arrested for murdering his audiologist. I still wonder why.
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How Small Choices Can Save Democracy
In this age of polarization, gridlock and bigotry, we can still revitalize our democracy with the most basic choices.
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Holding My Fingers To My Ears, Frantically Moving My Head To The Left, Then Right, Then Left, Then Right Again
I tried to play the hero when I was in high school. Then, I played the deaf card.
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Why Sports Matter
We should play sports and root for our teams because they teach valuable skills and lessons, which can engender the very change in ourselves and the world that we wish to see.
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What Coach Bird Taught Me
When we tell others about Coach John “Bird” Perry, we ought to start with his goodness.
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My 2019 Resolutions
So, I made six New Year’s resolutions. Even though I will inevitably fail at all of them.
Brendan Stern 