Sarah Said The millennial generation is practically synonymous with technology, social media and smart phones. Just walk in a mall or step foot on a college campus, and you’ll probably run into someone from Generation Y because their heads are down focused on their iPhones. However, evidence says millennials are not the most addicted to social media. It’s their parents. […]
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Trump’s order halts U.S. entry for seven countries, refugees Making good on one of his most scoffed at campaign promises, President Donald Trump imposed a ban on individuals entering the United States from Muslim countries in yet another executive order Saturday, Jan. 28. The United States of America, the land of the free and home of the brave — […]
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Personal account of Trump’s first speech as the President An ocean of people remained outside the National Mall during President Donald Trump’s inauguration. I was in the security line huddled under my raincoat eagerly listening to the events unfold on my cell phone. Fortunately, I made it inside the Mall in time to hear the last five minutes of his […]
Read moreAtheist billboards show up in Lynchburg If you drove on U.S. Route 460 during the month of December, you might have seen beautiful mountains, farms and even billboards encouraging people to skip church on Christmas. According to the website for American Atheists, the purpose of these billboards is to critique “the hypocrisy of all religions.” One billboard stated, “Make Christmas […]
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Girl uses racially motivated sympathy to raise funds Eighteen-year-old Allie Dowdle from Memphis, Tennessee has raised financial support from thousands of strangers within the span of six days to pay for college. Dowdle has accumulated more than $34,000 in that time frame, and the numbers continue to climb. Why such rapid and overall encouraging response? Dowdle is dating Michael. Michael […]
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Across all seven continents, people make their voices and opinions known I disagree with a lot of things — what some people consider humor, how people decide to just stop in the middle of a crowded walkway, the notion that sweet tea is actually good, etc. The list could go on … and on and on. Despite not agreeing with […]
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Football is almost over, but before I go and sulk around by myself for seven months, the most exciting day in football is quickly approaching. For a football fan, the Super Bowl is one of the best days of the entire year, but I don’t just love that last Sunday of football for the game — the whole atmosphere of […]
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A once-in-a-lifetime trip gives students a new perspective Growing up in a Christian home and going to church each Sunday, I was well-informed about Bible stories and how, though we call them “stories,” they are actual historical ac- counts of God interacting with his people. But, it wasn’t until traveling to Israel this past winter break that the Bible took […]
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The native territory in North Dakota has gained attention With all of the hysteria and excitement surrounding the residential election, one important story that continues to fly under the radar is the construction and subsequent protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. If this is the first time you’ve heard of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests, here is a synopsis: […]
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Dedicated sports fandom goes beyond time zones They say you can’t help who you fall in love with, and if they were referring to which sports franchises gain your loyalty, time and tears … well, then they were right. The holiday season makes us feel all warm and cozy inside, reminding us of the things we’re most grateful for. Few […]
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Cleveland sports are experiencing success, rejuvenating the city and people I grew up in Cleveland, which means that I don’t have memories of sitting on my dad’s shoulders watching a championship parade or anticipating a stellar season for any of my hometown teams. Instead, I have memories of crowding into my grandma’s room at a rehab center to watch LeBron […]
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As a sports fan of all things Maryland-related, 2016 has been another mediocre year in the world of the DMV. So this winter, my Christmas list to Santa is a little bit bigger as my sights are set on a championship being brought back to my beloved home. I could ask for championships in each sport, but I’m realistic and […]
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Media coverage of the Cuban leader’s death has opened up conversation Following Fidel Castro’s death, the news media has represented a split perspective on Castro’s legacy, reflecting the similarly divided reaction that has rippled through the rest the world. Some people are decrying the media as corrupt for romanticizing the Cuban dictator’s life, or for at least downplaying the more […]
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Polling presents itself as a science but still has to build in some assumptions, such as the electorate in 2016 looking like the electorate in 2012 in terms of composition and turnout. We now know this wasn’t the case. Add to that what appears to be a late swing of voters to Donald Trump after the last polling was done, […]
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The rise of Black Friday is reshaping the holiday season Nov. 25, 2016 marks the unique event of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. This event has become a huge market for retailers. According to The Balance, 30 percent of annual retail sales happen between Black Friday and Christmas. In 2015, 74.2 million people shopped on Black Friday, and 35 […]
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