Barack Obama and Mitt Romney had the first of three scheduled debates on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Most viewers came away with their own opinion about who won the debate and why. Some say Obama was more composed, others say Romney made better arguments. As I watched the debate, I could not help but notice that one person was having the […]
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After the Oct. 3 presidential debates, I found myself bombarded with comments from my friends all over Facebook. Most of the friends that I still have from my public, northern high school were very outspokenly singing President Barack Obama’s praises. Nearly all of my friends from my private, Christian university in the south were harping on the fact that voting […]
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Liberty couples, beware. Yes, you with the your hand resting on your boyfriend’s shoulder, and you, comfortably lounging on the couch of the LaHaye Student Center after a long day of classes, beware. Your peers are poised, watching and waiting for an “awkward” moment to catch on camera. “Why?” you may ask. Well, your candid camera moment could end up […]
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Volunteers flooded the steps of DeMoss Hall, enthusiastically offering free chips and salsa accompanied by rousing Mariachi music Monday, Sept. 17. Students flocked to the free food, discovering the kickoff event of Liberty University’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Although the event highlighted Hispanic Heritage Month, it also revealed an underlying issue: which heritages should be nationally celebrated, and which can be […]
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You can try to ignore it as much as possible, but the truth is, you cannot escape politics the year of a presidential election. Campaigning starts roughly a year before the election, quickly followed by conferences to elect the Republican and Democratic candidates. At this point, one candidate will undoubtedly say something he or she regrets, and the other candidate […]
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They are back. After a financial standoff that had football fans slightly perturbed in the preseason and full-on outraged by week three of the regular season, the NFL and its Referee Association agreed on a new deal that ended their tumultuous lockout. It took the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell 48 mistake-filled, confusion-ridden games to finally back down, and thank […]
Read moreThe economy has been the focus of both President Obama and Mitt Romney’s campaigns, but the continued unrest in the middle east makes it clear that their positions on national defense and the military are also vital to consider. Though many Republicans have tried to portray Obama as anti-military, he has more of a mixed record concerning his support of […]
Read moreDoes it seem to anyone else that a large majority of the American electorate is completely written off before the vote ever takes place? As it stands, millions of the nation’s votes do not count for a thing. Are you a Democrat in Oklahoma? Are you a Republican in California? Chances are, the candidate you voted for has not had […]
Read moreThis Friday, Liberty University will celebrate what has become one of its most enjoyed and revered traditions, homecoming weekend. The yearly gathering of Liberty alumni is filled with stories of reunions, reflections and memories, an abundance of cookouts and of course, a Liberty football game. As Liberty celebrates its 41st year, it is important for both past and current students […]
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During election season, it is compelling to look back at the headline-grabbing, standout candidates of previous elections. You know, the names like John Anderson, Ross Perot, George Wallace and Ralph Nader. All household names, right? Wrong. Over time, these men’s names faded almost entirely into obscurity. To most, their names do not pique the faintest of memories. They all ran […]
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Lives lost and U.S. embassies bombarded by extreme Islamic groups have plagued recent American history and, if at all possible, made the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks that much more gruesome. The death of U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens and three embassy employees has only recently led to the arrest of roughly 50 people, Libya’s President Mohamed Magariaf told CBS […]
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With just under two months left until the presidential election, candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are battling for every vote, each trying to find the critical message that will sway the independent voter his way. The reality is that political campaigns are not always about who has the best plan, but who has the best message. The party that […]
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I am a creature of the night, a true hunter. A man walks home after dark — alone. Now is the perfect time to strike, to feel his hot blood fresh on my tongue. My throat convulses involuntarily, and the ever-present thirst grows unbearable. I pass my tongue over my lips, struggling to push back an overwhelming urge to lash […]
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After two weeks of fierce party pride and calls to action, the last of the confetti from the 2012 presidential nominating conventions was swept into the trash. Like the wilted confetti, the parties’ bid to captivate the nation quickly faded. In light of the massive cost of staging the […]
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Has it really been 11 years? On that fateful Tuesday morning now over a decade ago, Americans woke up with a mindset of security and nonchalance. We went to bed that night with a completely different outlook. Our country’s blanket of security and our aura of power seemed to crumble before our eyes, just like the buildings we watched fall. […]
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