Category: Opinion

When forced to choose between following federal laws or state laws, which would you choose? Under the structure of federalism outlined in the Constitution, this question should never have to be asked. However, the passage of sanctuary state laws in California and Washington have made it a reality. The actions of these states to selectively choose when the Constitution holds […]

Every time I turn on the television or pick up a newspaper, another natural disaster, mass shooting or case of sexual assault has occurred. Add in the polarized attitude that dominates most public conversation, and it is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. I know God is in control, but at times, my heart does not feel like this is […]

“The gal’s loaded,” my gramma said as I laid down ace after ace with suppressed glee. She was staying at our house for Christmas, and I was little enough that I could not hold my cards in my hand and arrange them at the same time. I would turn around, lay them all down on the floor, sort them and […]

Based on its name, one would assume that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involves space and flying, which equates to engineering and science. However, NASA Appointee Jim Bridenstine fits into neither of these criteria. House Representative Jim Bridenstine was selected as the NASA administrator by President Trump in September. One of the major concerns listed by numerous people, including […]

Mamma Mia! Papa John’s is losing dough—and not because sales are up. Founder and CEO of the pizza chain restaurant John Schnatter raised eyebrows Nov. 1 in a conference call with investors after blaming recent losses on the NFL national anthem protests and the organization’s leadership, which allowed the protests to persist. “The NFL has hurt us by not resolving […]

After its recent announcement, the proposed Republican tax plan has caused controversy and disagreement. This should not come as much of a surprise, as disagreement on taxes was one of the reasons America wanted to break away from Great Britain in the first place. While much of the technicalities surrounding tax code and loopholes leaves me confused as to how […]

In the wake of Taylor Swift’s newest album release and the subsequent explosion of mixed reaction from fans and critics alike, I feel that is now a relevant time to set the record straight about arguably the most dynamic and talked-about pop star in music history. First things first: you should know that Swift is—without question—in a league of her […]

With Thanksgiving break just a few days away, everyone is looking forward to a much needed break from classes. It is a time to sleep in, pretend that we are getting ahead on finals prep – though we barely open a text book – and eat lots of homemade meals. As much as students are looking forward to going home […]

For those who want to shop online without worrying about their packages getting stolen or damaged while on the porch, Amazon has just solved your problem. Amazon Key is a new service that allows deliverymen to temporarily gain access to your house so that your packages can be stored in the safety of your home without you lifting a finger, […]