Dear Students, Here at Liberty University, we talk a lot about how we should show honor to the heroes who have sacrificed to defend our nation and our freedoms. Over 30,000 of you are either active military or come from an active military family. You know firsthand the sacrifices that are made. There are many ways to show honor to […]
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When Zion Williamson’s defective shoe ripped open 36-seconds into Duke’s rivalry game against North Carolina, all eyes turned to the National Basketball Association to see if they will finally rip up their defective one-and-done rule. By forcing teenagers to attend college for a year and play for a university that monopolizes off their free labor, the NBA has jeopardized the […]
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For the 60th time in American history, a president has invoked his power to declare a national emergency and make unilateral governmental decisions. But this time is distinctly different from all previous national emergencies. On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to finish construction of a border wall on America’s southern border. By doing so, President Trump […]
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When Franklin Roosevelt introduced The New Deal in 1933, it brought economic reform and created jobs that combatted the Great Depression. Eighty-six years later, on Feb. 7, 2019, freshman congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey introduced their new resolution “The Green New Deal,” modeled after the New Deal. Unlike the New Deal, this new document functions more as a […]
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In light of the recent cases of measles across 10 states and a declared state of emergency in Washington state, vaccinations are in the spotlight once again. The Center for Disease Control has confirmed these cases and said the disease is affecting those who either have not been vaccinated for measles at all or have not received the second dose. […]
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We’d found a fabulous picnic basket at Goodwill a few days prior, and when the weather allowed, we shared a picnic in Peaks View Park. Our spread was simple — peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas and pretzels. Without me knowing, my then-boyfriend Josiah slipped a pint-sized spice cake into the basket, complete with homemade frosting. Our first summer of […]
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Like many movie fans, I was and will always be enamored with the animated films in Disney’s anthology. “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Peter Pan” and many others brought thrilling stories, lovable characters, and award-winning music to VHS collections across the globe, and my family was definitely included. I look back at the classic movies and realize how […]
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In 2016, Donald Trump went all in on the idea that his base of supporters wanted strict border security, particularly a wall on the southern border. Generally during presidential elections, most candidates include a wide variety of views in their platforms but heavily emphasize one or two issues. For President Donald Trump, that issue was building a wall on the […]
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Imagine biting into a fresh, hot pepper. The vegetable immediately attacks your tongue with shocking amounts of heat and begins activating your tear ducts. The unavoidable sensation causes slight regret, and the aftertaste looms in your mouth for several minutes before slowly releasing its zesty grip. Last summer, I grew jalapeños in my backyard, and it was one of the […]
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Putting God into the pledge of allegiance and various oaths has been part of American culture since the founding. But recently, the idea of God being recognized in the government is coming under attack. America has become the greatest melting pot in the world, where people of different cultures have come to live in one nation together. Originally, the U.S., […]
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Super Bowl commercials are some of the most effective advertisements during the entire year. These iconic commercials are among the most well-remembered advertisements that consumers will see. Companies have capitalized on the publicity of the annual sports contest. In addition to using celebrities and cinematic montages to advertise their products, companies are now using social media and other tools to […]
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The Academy Awards are Feb. 24, and here are my picks for winners of every major category. Best Picture: “Green Book” or “Roma” “Green Book” captures the heart with its touching and sometimes comedic true story about a white chauffeur escorting an African-American pianist through the Deep South in the 1960s. What sets this film apart in my book (pun […]
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In 2015, Sweet Briar College nearly went bankrupt and closed its doors. Three years later, the school was ranked the 127th best liberal arts university in the nation. Sweet Briar, a women’s college in the Lynchburg area, has recently slashed its tuition by 32 percent. They are not the only private institution to do this. According to Nick Anderson of […]
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Hard as it might be to believe, the polar vortex will thaw away, and spring will follow close behind, bringing America’s best pastime with it. Soon, the crack of hard-rubber on wood and the faint scent of freshly mowed grass will return as fans of all ages don their team’s cap, grab a hot dog (with onions and ketchup, of […]
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Multiple Democratic politicians, including Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, called for Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s resignation after a controversial photo from Northam’s medical school yearbook surfaced Friday, Feb. 1, depicting an individual wearing a KKK white hood posing alongside a blackface individual. Within hours of the photo’s appearance, Northam released an apology statement. “I am deeply sorry for […]
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