America was founded based on the notion that people should not be controlled by government. Whether it’s religious persecution, taxation without representation or regulation of bodily functions, the government should not have control of the peoples’ personal rights. Yes, the American government and justice system is structured around a trade of freedoms for security, however,… Continue reading Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Daniel Jones
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Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Colby Anderson
There has perhaps been no advance made in modern medicine so revolutionary, invaluable and integral to the continued public health than the vaccine. According to the CDC, in the 1950s, the poliovirus caused up to 15,000 cases of paralysis yearly, but in the modern era, this debilitating disease is virtually unknown in the United States.… Continue reading Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Colby Anderson
Print books are withstanding the test of time
Even with the advent of eBooks and a growing market for audiobooks, traditional print books are still in the realm of relevance. According to Forbes, “In 2017, [print book] sales increased 1.9 percent over 2016… they increased 3.3 percent in 2016 over 2015.” “Three-quarters of the way through 2018, unit sales of print books were up… Continue reading Print books are withstanding the test of time
Are movies and other media forms glamorizing monsters?
Among some of the worst people in society are thieves, liars, rapists and murderers. It’s interesting to delve into the minds of these people and understand what makes them tick, but glamorizing them is unhealthy and wrong. For some reason, movies and other forms of pop culture have a fascination with glamorizing these people, mainly serial… Continue reading Are movies and other media forms glamorizing monsters?
Home of the free, land of the border wall
Last week president Trump signed a bill which reopened the government temporarily without any funding for the border wall, the issue that started the shutdown back in December. The government shutdown, which lasted for 35 days, was the longest in U.S. history during which hundreds of thousands of federal employees, roughly 40 percent of the… Continue reading Home of the free, land of the border wall
Private school employing Pence is getting too much attention
Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, is returning to Immanuel Christian School, a private school in Springfield, Virginia, to teach art part-time. Pence’s decision to return back to the religious private school has sparked a media frenzy. This has less to do with Pence teaching at the school, but rather has more… Continue reading Private school employing Pence is getting too much attention
Free speech shouldn’t be and isn’t violated at UTM
If you’ve been keeping up with the media, either mainstream or alternative, you’ll notice that free speech has become a concern on many college campuses. As we all know, the right to freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, along with freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, freedom of… Continue reading Free speech shouldn’t be and isn’t violated at UTM
Don’t wait for the new year to start improving
With the passing of the year, a lot of people employ “resolutions” that they will adhere to beginning on Jan. 1. At face value, this doesn’t seem like a bad idea. After all, what’s wrong with trying to better yourself? This question raises a fair point. I’ll never judge someone for simply wanting to make… Continue reading Don’t wait for the new year to start improving
NFL Fieldhouse: 2019 Wild Card Weekend recap
The 2018 NFL Wild Card games have concluded and the divisional matchups are set. Now that the first set of games are all said and done, it’s time to analyze everything that has happened and predict what will come next in the NFL world. Colts vs. Texans The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans in… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse: 2019 Wild Card Weekend recap
College vs. professional football
From high school to college to pro, no matter what level, I love the sport of football. Just recently, No. 4 ranked Clemson blew No. 1 ranked Alabama out of the water by a score of 44-16. Despite the game essentially being over at halftime, I still loved watching the game. But, just like many,… Continue reading College vs. professional football