Category: Opinion
What to expect at the polls
This old party ain’t grand
Political parties offer no clear moral choice for believers I grew up in a Christian household, and ever since I was old enough to grasp the complexities of the U.S. government, I considered myself a Republican. Notice the past tense. The 2016 election cycle has been eye-opening to me and most of my generation. Us lazy millennials seem to have […]
Read moreTraining champions for media
New light has been shed on the journalistic process, questioning the purpose Almost two weeks ago, former sports editor for the Liberty Champion, Joel Schmieg, wrote a personal opinion column criticizing Donald Trump’s “locker room talk.” Schmieg had planned to run it in the Champion two issues ago, but according to his Facebook page, his piece did not run because […]
Read morePOLITICS: HILLARY CLINTON
Just as she was the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from New York, she seeks to be the first female president elected as president of the United States. In an election year where emotions are running high, it can be difficult to see the presidential candidates clearly. Voters come with preconceived notions about each of the […]
Read morePOLITICS: GARY JOHNSON
I am supporting Gary Johnson in this upcoming presidential election. I do not support Johnson because I agree with him on everything or because I am a diehard Libertarian Party member. I am voting for Johnson because he is the candidate which aligns most closely with my libertarian beliefs. Libertarianism is a belief in individual rights and liberty. The role […]
Read morePOLITICS: DONALD TRUMP
Every great leader has his or her flaws. For King David, it was Bathsheba, and President’s Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy had similar problems with lust and extramarital affairs. However, each of these leaders brought their countries through difficult times, including the unification of the tribes of Israel, World War II and the Cold War. Donald Trump is […]
Read moreThat’s what Sarah said
My late night musings when I’m laying awake in bed are going to be heading in a different direction in the coming months, as Twitter announced Thursday, Oct. 27 that it would be soon shutting down the video platform Vine. Watching six-second vines have filled my life with hours of entertainment since the app debuted in 2013. I can distinctly […]
Read moreOn Christ the solid rock?
Some Christians are choosing to find solace in politics “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” That refrain from “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less,” written by Edward Mote in the early 1800s, still rings true today for those of us who profess belief in Christ. Well, it should, but based on my […]
Read moreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Amidst the firestorm of opinions that we’ve seen flash and swirl these past couple of weeks regarding political stances and values, our Liberty community has experienced a lot of shifting and pulling as viewpoints clash. Particularly speaking of the clash between the students of “Liberty United Against Trump” and our president, I believe there are some truths that […]
Read moreThat’s what Sarah Said
“It’s not whether you win or lose. It’s how you play the game” is how the old saying goes. But for some reason, I just can’t jump on that bandwagon and be okay with that. Maybe it’s my innate desire for everything in my life to have a winner or a loser, but what really is the point if there’s […]
Read moreCondoning misconduct
NFL treatment of domestic violence must be consistent Roger Goodell has got to go. As if the NFL commissioner’s favorability could possibly take a hit following high-profile scandals like questionable concussion protocol and deflate-gate, here we are. Last week, news broke that New York Giants kicker Josh Brown had been abusing his now ex-wife physically, mentally and emotionally. Brown himself […]
Read moreMuch esteem due the VP?
Often overlooked, the second in command serves a very important role Classes were cancelled for the morning. Secret service scans started at 7 a.m. in anticipation for Gov. Mike Pence’s arrival at Convocation. Yet the expectation for a packed auditorium fell short. If those seemingly empty seats two weeks ago gave any serious indication of the Trump campaign’s struggling state, […]
Read moreMedia mistrust
The job of journalists grows more difficult amidst doubt In September, I had the great privilege of attending a Donald Trump rally in Roanoke, Virginia as a member of the press. It was my first time attending such a prominent event, and as I stood in line to get my media pass, I could not think of a time before […]
Read moreLetter to the Editor
To the editor: On Friday, Oct. 7 The Washington Post published footage of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump using disgusting and disrespectful language when talking about women. While it’s not surprising given Trump’s extensive history disrespecting women from calling them “pigs” and “dogs” to calling pregnancy an “inconvenience” for employers, it’s important to recognize not only what he said, but […]
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