Category: Opinion

American politicians are old. Our current president is 79 years old and clearly acts like it, while many prominent members of Congress are close to or above that age. We want Americans with experience in Congress, but voters have the responsibility of gatekeeping their representatives’ ages.  Dianne Feinstein, a senator for California, is 88 years old and still has two […]

I have exactly two memories clinging to the edge of the abyss psychologists call “childhood amnesia,” the inability for adults to recollect childhood memories before the ages of 2 to 4.  Ironically, both memories are associated with light.  The memories center on ordinary days at our house near Lake Anna, Virginia, when I was 3 or 4 years old. My […]

It’s no secret that Netflix has been known to premiere original films and TV shows that receive wide acclaim. Notably, “tick, tick…BOOM!,” “Stranger Things” and “Bird Box” have all become major successes for Netflix and are admittedly very well-crafted pieces of modern entertainment. Netflix’s new “The Adam Project” has since joined that list with lead Ryan Reynolds helping the movie […]

Last spring, at approximately 6:04 p.m. on April 9, 2021, I received an email that would shape my senior year – “Welcome to the Champion.” Over a year later, the time has come to say goodbye. Being given the opportunity to not only manage the opinion section but freely write about my own political ideas has been a blessing, and […]

One of the coolest aspects of life is that each of us is the main character of our own story — but it’s even cooler that we’re not our own authors.  As no two books are alike, neither are any of our stories. We all live different lives with unique experiences and hardships that shape our personalities. Now, often our […]

When it comes to watching movies and TV shows, there are a variety of genres to choose from. Some people watch action movies, some watch romance and some just want to watch a comedy. Then, there is the group of people who like the foreign genre – specifically Japanese anime.  Ten years ago, anime shows and movies were seen as […]

Growing up, I’ve worked a few jobs — a barista at coffee shops, an acoustic night host and even a chips and salsa vendor at Kroger. However, my first job may always be my favorite. At 14, I was a dance teacher assistant at The River Performing and Visual Arts, an organization for kids with disabilities.  This month is Autism […]

For many, Disney was an integral part of their lives as a premier form of entertainment. Our parents likely grew up on Disney and probably even made trips to Disney World or Disneyland when they were young and wished for us to have that same experience as we grew up. Now, as the journey into adulthood approaches, you may feel […]

I‘m not a history gal. Aside from math, history was my least favorite subject in school. Not that I don’t appreciate history, I do, but studying ancient periods, dates and dead presidents bores me out of my mind. However, in “Snow Falling on Cedars,” set in 1954, David Guterson kindled an interest when he wrote about an overlooked time in […]

Social media has received unified distaste from Conservatives for accusations of bias and censorship. Conservative-led alternatives such as Parler, Truth Social and others have attempted to counter apps such as Twitter and Facebook but have largely fallen flat. Frankly, they won’t find a major victory against Big Tech platforms. To start, the market for a conservative media outlet just isn’t […]

For as long as we can remember, the phrases “springing forward” and ”falling back,” refer to changes in time, – standard time occurring in the fall and daylight saving time referring to the spring. This biannual tradition and task may soon come to an end. Although there are several who would argue that this is a necessary part of life, […]

For most, turning 21 is a big deal. Prior to my 21st, my eligibility to rightfully conceal and carry a gun outweighed all other privileges that my age granted. Being from Texas might have shaped my worldview, and having a military father only furthered my fascination for handguns. Shockingly enough, most of my friends in my early childhood were supportive […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1557, the Parental Rights in Education Bill on March 28. Critics and opponents dubbed it the “don’t say gay” bill, but there is a huge problem with this moniker. The bill does not prohibit the use of the word gay, nor does the word appear anywhere in the text.  The bill prohibits discussion of […]