After months of historic growth and big gains in the stock market, brokers and day traders were faced on Friday with an aggressive sell-off that caused a sharp decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 and marked the largest drop in a single day since the day after the Brexit vote in 2016. So … this is […]
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“The Olympic spirit is about respect, dialogue and understanding.” The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, proclaimed as such in his announcement of unifying North and South Korea’s Olympic teams at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games. The Olympics are known for uniting countries through healthy, athletic competition. North and South Korea competing and carrying the unification flag together […]
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When forced to choose between following federal laws or state laws, which would you choose? Under the structure of federalism outlined in the Constitution, this question should never have to be asked. However, the passage of sanctuary state laws in California and Washington have made it a reality. The actions of these states to selectively choose when the Constitution holds […]
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Why marijuana should be legalized John Vence On January 22, Vermont passed legislation legalizing the use of marijuana, becoming the eighth state since 2012 to give a green thumbs-up to Americans enjoying the occasional joint. Though selling pot still remains off limits in the majority of states, passing the law is a step in the right direction. But it’s a […]
Read moreIn conversation a few days ago, a friend brought up his belief that in the modern day, it is better to be well-watched than well-read; that is, it is better to have watched more films than to have read more books. I disagreed at first, but later thought more about what it would mean to be “well-watched.” Surely there are […]
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Every time I turn on the television or pick up a newspaper, another natural disaster, mass shooting or case of sexual assault has occurred. Add in the polarized attitude that dominates most public conversation, and it is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. I know God is in control, but at times, my heart does not feel like this is […]
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As technology develops, the internet has become an increasingly important part of our every day lives. We use smart phones and computers for everything from emails to streaming videos. The creation of smart appliances means that the internet is also used to create shopping lists, turn on lights and monitor home security. With more data being sent over the internet, […]
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When I was younger, I always associated Christmas with two things – Santa and presents. Now that I am 20 years old, I still associate Christmas with two things. That’s right – presents and the people who give me presents. Why do I do this? I don’t know. Maybe because I am just like any other human being who likes […]
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“The gal’s loaded,” my gramma said as I laid down ace after ace with suppressed glee. She was staying at our house for Christmas, and I was little enough that I could not hold my cards in my hand and arrange them at the same time. I would turn around, lay them all down on the floor, sort them and […]
Read moreSo, this is it. As I write my final column of the semester—my final column of 2017—I can’t help but feel both nostalgic and nauseated as I look back at the year’s historical events. It was a year largely marked by Donald Trump’s erratic and theatrical first year of presidency, highlighted by 3 a.m. tweets and the removal […]
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Based on its name, one would assume that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involves space and flying, which equates to engineering and science. However, NASA Appointee Jim Bridenstine fits into neither of these criteria. House Representative Jim Bridenstine was selected as the NASA administrator by President Trump in September. One of the major concerns listed by numerous people, including […]
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Mamma Mia! Papa John’s is losing dough—and not because sales are up. Founder and CEO of the pizza chain restaurant John Schnatter raised eyebrows Nov. 1 in a conference call with investors after blaming recent losses on the NFL national anthem protests and the organization’s leadership, which allowed the protests to persist. “The NFL has hurt us by not resolving […]
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After its recent announcement, the proposed Republican tax plan has caused controversy and disagreement. This should not come as much of a surprise, as disagreement on taxes was one of the reasons America wanted to break away from Great Britain in the first place. While much of the technicalities surrounding tax code and loopholes leaves me confused as to how […]
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In the wake of Taylor Swift’s newest album release and the subsequent explosion of mixed reaction from fans and critics alike, I feel that is now a relevant time to set the record straight about arguably the most dynamic and talked-about pop star in music history. First things first: you should know that Swift is—without question—in a league of her […]
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With Thanksgiving break just a few days away, everyone is looking forward to a much needed break from classes. It is a time to sleep in, pretend that we are getting ahead on finals prep – though we barely open a text book – and eat lots of homemade meals. As much as students are looking forward to going home […]
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