If you’re a college student, you’ve probably debated between using a physical book or an e-book for class. My guess is you opted for the e-book. Physical books are heavy and take up space in a crowded dorm. Opening your laptop to read between classes is much easier than carting a textbook around only to discover you brought the wrong […]
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In 2018, the U.S. placed a weapons ban on the Ukrainian Azov Brigade, which had been fighting against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine since 2014. According to the U.S. Department of State, this came after American lawmakers reported that this battalion and other privately funded Ukrainian militias were guilty of human rights abuses and that some were outspoken neo-Nazis. Rebecca […]
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Autumn is upon us. The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing and the Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks has arrived. Who wouldn’t want to spend $6.99 on a grande Pumpkin Spice Latte? I wouldn’t — along with several other price-conscious customers. Recipes for homemade lattes are popping up left and right on social media. Videos with titles […]
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Political pandering is an annoyance we have learned to live with, as nearly all who hold public office do this. After all, a politician’s only true responsibility is to win votes, and posing as a cook for the hungry, a doctor for the sick and a bed for the tired is the best way to get people on board with […]
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Growing up, if someone had said the word “vegetarian” to me, I would have pictured a brontosaurus. When I was younger, plant-based diets were inseparable from the large, prehistoric herbivore. Now, after befriending a few vegetarians and broadening my education, it seems silly that a brontosaurus is still sometimes what I picture. Vegetarianism, as I have come to understand it, […]
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As college students at a Christian university, we frequently look to pastors for guidance and knowledge as we continue to pursue the Holy Spirit and grow in our faith. No matter how we may attempt to avoid it, influence of the political climate in our society affects us all, including pastoral leadership. America was founded on religious beliefs, and our […]
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This summer I took a cold shower, and you should do the same. As I flew over the Pacific Ocean and headed to a country I knew little about, I realized what the decisions I made had manifested. That is, discomfort in the face of the unknown. After two weeks in Central Asia, it was beginning to feel like the […]
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College is stressful. While there are many ways to relax and de-stress from homework, tests and papers, students living in dorms may overlook a beneficial activity that can improve their mental and physical health — gardening. This activity can positively impact students’ lives and promote personal health. For example, Consumer Reports notes that foods grown from a garden can be […]
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Imagine a society that publicly demeans outcasts by broadcasting their struggles or odd fascinations, exploiting them for money. Worse, imagine a society in which millions actively support this wicked behavior. As it turns out, there is no need to imagine. In our culture, where social justice efforts are as widespread as they have ever been, reality TV shows continue to […]
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The Olympics mark a time of international community and participation in friendly competition. It is an event that, in the eyes of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, promotes worldwide solidarity. According to the IOC website, Bach said, “Solidarity means more than just respect or non-discrimination. Solidarity means actively helping, sharing and caring for one another.” He believes the […]
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Would you place your baby in a box knowing you’d never see your child again? What if that was the best option? Unfortunately, in modern American culture, unintended pregnancy happens all too often. The CDC reported in May of this year that while unintended pregnancies are on the decline, recent statistics still show that for every 1,000 women aged 15-44, […]
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Millions worldwide spend vast sums of money to see their favorite artists in concert. To many, though, the price is not worth the experience, and it seems ticket websites are taking advantage of fans. COVID-19 and rampant inflation tremendously impacted the price of tickets. According to The Post, various factors have led to post-pandemic ticket prices skyrocketing an extra 32%. […]
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Adulting. We dread it but want the title of adult more than anything. All those years waiting for your 18th birthday to finally come around, but once it does you feel no different. People say you’re an “adult” now, but are you? The huge milestones of growing up are spread out across multiple ages, so it’s hard to say when […]
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Did you get all your homework done? We’ve all heard that phrase one too many times before, and now it triggers your fight-or-flight response. Every waking thought is about an assignment you should be doing or that project you really should start but you just can’t bring yourself to face it. Is all this homework really necessary? Unfortunately, it just […]
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How far does the pro-life movement reach? Does it end after the baby is born, does it continue from “womb to tomb” as many say or is there a middle ground? Ever since Roe v Wade was overturned in June 2022, pro-abortionists have shifted the argument to a different approach in attempts to launch new attacks against both Christians and […]
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