Jake NelkoFavorite Albums of 2019Life changed forever in June 2018 when we had our first baby. She’s been the most amazing blessing to us and is the center of all we do…Dec 27, 2019Dec 27, 2019
Jake NelkoRenewed Pitt Pride with the Start of the Capel EraOn Day 19 of the Pitt men’s basketball coaching search, I surfed onto Twitter to see if there was any news. It had been an up-and-down few…Mar 30, 2018Mar 30, 2018
Jake NelkoThe Stallings Era May Be Ending Soon, But Should It?As I sat through an Adult Civics Happy Hour discussing the complications of building residences in Tacoma, I kept glancing at my phone…Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
Jake NelkoThinking About Europe: DiningOver the past 6 months I’ve had several fond memories pop-up from our trip to Europe last summer. It was easily my favorite vacation and I…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Jake NelkoFavorite Albums of 2017To say 2017 was an odd year in America would be an understatement. Political unrest, mass shootings we can barely keep up with, and social…Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017
Jake NelkoFavorite Albums of 2016I used to do these lists year after year, but I haven’t written one since 2012. Our band released our EP in 2013, so I recall spending less…Dec 19, 2016Dec 19, 2016
Jake NelkoWinter SongsWinter is the most reflective time of the year for me. The year is coming to a close. We just celebrated a holiday of considering things…Dec 7, 2016Dec 7, 2016
Jake NelkoReducing an Addiction to the NFLBefore you start reading this piece, let me set the record straight: I enjoy football quite a bit. In fact, I enjoy it more than I’d like…Sep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2016
Jake NelkoDelving into Open BadgesA good friend of mine, Dustin, has been working on an education project in Pittsburgh focusing on innovations in the field. Education is an…Jun 28, 2016Jun 28, 2016
Jake NelkoAn Ode to MarieEveryone remembers their first car. It had its quirks, probably gave you a lot of trouble at times, cost more than it was worth in repairs…May 3, 2016May 3, 2016