When I first read the Netflix announcement, I didn’t know if I should scream with joy or groan with disappointment. I’m not a fan of sequels or adaptations. Adding to a finished story reduces the significance of its predecessor. Let’s rewind 14 years. On Feb. 21, 2005, Nickelodeon premiered an animated series that revolutionized my television experience. It served as […]
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Jennifer Lewis Jennifer Lewis is the candidate that Virginia’s 6th Congressional District needs. She values people over party, champions progressive politics rooted in family values and aims to aid citizens of the district to the best of her ability. That candidate is Jennifer Lewis. Jennifer Lewis, 36, is running for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District seat, which spans from Roanoke to […]
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Ben Cline Ben Cline stands for the constitutional rights of Americans. He supports our rights to life, protection, privacy, freedom of speech and religion. Cline defends the rights of the unborn. During his time in the Virginia House of Delegates, he introduced a bill to defund Planned Parenthood, the Roanoke Times reported. Cline also supports our second amendment right to […]
Read moreLeslie Cockburn The relationship between politicians and journalists can often be confrontational, tense or even hostile. By the very nature of their professions, they are prone to clash. This tension is what makes Leslie Cockburn an intriguing candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. As a distinguished journalist seeking her first public office, Cockburn brings a unique perspective to the political […]
Read moreDenver Riggleman At Liberty University, we are big on freedom. It is called Liberty University, after all. Denver Riggleman, the Republican candidate for the 5th U.S. Congressional District, stands for freedom. As both a U.S. Air Force veteran and a small business owner, he stands for freedom around the world and local freedom from regulations. Riggleman’s support for Israel, his […]
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There’s nothing remarkable or exciting about tapping the screen at a polling station or filling out a ballot to drop in the mail. The lackluster, independent act of voting may seem insignificant and even pointless, especially to members of contemporary culture inclined to thrive on social affirmation and personal fulfillment. But sometimes, the most significant actions are the simplest of […]
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Kimberly Frankele is regularly beaten by men in front of an audience. Then again, many times she beats up the men. Being beaten and beating others, or at least appearing to, is all part of Frankele’s job. Frankele, better known by her stage name Kimber Lee, fights in the WWE and has fought both men and women during her time […]
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The character of Peter Parker fills a special place in my heart. In a lot of ways, he and I relate. Spider-Man is the most unique and beloved character in Marvel history. The new Spider-Man video game brought my superhero to life like never before, and it personalized the experience unlike anything before. For the first time, I truly felt […]
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Kanye West appeared thrillingly flamboyant during his meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Thursday, Oct. 11, so there’s no denying the popular hip-hop artist and shoe entrepreneur is officially, conservatively “woke.” During the meeting, amidst dozens of reporters and photographers, West didn’t waver from his true self. His mind, evidently dashing at 100 mph (similar to his […]
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The Catholic Church is no stranger to the innerworkings of religion and politics. At the height of the Roman empire, the office of the pope held nearly as much power as the political powers. The ability to appoint kings rested at their feet and the reach of the Vatican’s power was vast; penultimate only to God. Slowly, the papacy lost […]
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Two reasons I will not purchase the new iPhone XS Max: the massive size and the four-digit price tag attached to it. In promotion of their newest series of iPhones, Apple’s website declares, “Welcome to the big screens.” But have we not already achieved the big screens? When the iPhone 6 Plus premiered in 2014, featuring a 5.5-inch screen, people […]
Read moreKim Kardashian West is no stranger to publicity, but recently, she found herself in the spotlight for her fight to reform criminal justice in America. Kardashian West has proven a good advocate for justice reform, as she campaigns for the release of several individuals serving prison terms that are longer than necessary. She recognized that individuals were being sentenced more […]
Read moreFor decades, secular individuals have assumed that the faith-driven framework of Christian belief is forced to turn a blind eye to science. Even some Christians believe their faith can never be fully reconciled with scientific facts — the faith component seems too abstract and absurd. But today, a war on science is being waged, and not by conservative Christians. Rather, […]
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Children know more than you think, and at 5-years-old, I obtained extraordinary knowledge. One of my father’s early commitments as a parent involved teaching Christian principles to his kids. He frequently quizzed my knowledge of God, Jesus and salvation. My older sister and I even recited catechisms growing up. The Bible demands that parents “train their children in the way […]
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When Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh finished their testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, Sept. 27, the hearings left the American people with more questions than answers. The Senate Judiciary Committee gave Ford an opportunity to present an accusation of sexual assault from more than 36 years ago when the two were in high school. Ford […]
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