Taylor Swift, once feeling 22, now has transform into a dark, self-satirizing woman. Does this mark a new era of Taylor Swift or is she just clearing her mind of what she needs to say to all of her haters? If you have heard the song, she repeatedly sings “Look what you made me do”… Continue reading New Taylor Swift song and video full of messages
Category: Columns
The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Since the inception of religion, Christians and other religious followers have been held accountable by the world for practicing what they preach. Recently, a story broke regarding one particular televangelist’s lack of action for struggling victims of Hurricane Harvey, despite his preaching on helping the needy as a Christian as well as a “spiritual leader.”… Continue reading The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
President Donald Trump has recently pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Aug. 25, 2017 from a conviction of criminal contempt of court. What makes Trump’s pardon of the former sheriff so controversial, according to sources like Politico, Politifact and CNN, is Arpaio’s harsh treatment of inmates in his prisons and his history of racial profiling. The harsh… Continue reading Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
Due to the fact that America is a fast paced and ever-changing country, people tend to believe that many issues that once surrounded this nation have vanished. Although the United States has fought effortlessly to establish the logic that everyone is created equal, most Americans do not agree with this perspective. Sexism is still a… Continue reading Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
Americans have recently been divided on a number of social issues, but none have divided public opinion as quickly the topic of police brutality. Police brutality has been defined by the Legal Dictionary site as “the use of unnecessary, or excessive force by police officers when handling civilians.” In recent news, we have seen instances of… Continue reading ‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
Fascism and why it needs to be denounced by everyone
The Charlottesville rally shone a light on what every American needs to separate from. From reports from The Sun and CNN, white supremacist groups gathered for the Unite The Right rally in order to protest the tear down of General Robert E. Lee’s statue from a city park that was erected in 1924. In these… Continue reading Fascism and why it needs to be denounced by everyone
Saturday Night Live and its politics
Live from New York, it’s… your news? Each week, we are pounded with constant news briefings and updates on a daily basis. By Saturday, we are ready for some comic relief from all the stress and tragedy in the world. Saturday Night Live has provided our grandparents, parents and now us with this relief for… Continue reading Saturday Night Live and its politics
Maternity leave important for both parents and children
Women make the world go ’round, yet we don’t give them the time they need after giving birth to a child. The United States’ current maternity leave policy is directed by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which includes a provision mandating 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for mothers of newborn or newly adopted children.… Continue reading Maternity leave important for both parents and children
Top trends in the modern workplace
Walking into a 2017 office compared to one just ten years ago can be quite a shock. As the startup world collides with the corporate world, the idea of modernizing a work environment has proven to be cost-efficient and stimulates office communities. The average age of a startup CEO is 31 and their employees range… Continue reading Top trends in the modern workplace
Does Christianity always equal conservatism?
The stereotype of the “religious right” has been around for decades, but does it always hold true? In modern American culture, although politicians of all stripes routinely profess their faith, there seems to be a pervasive link between Christianity and the beliefs of the right wing. The idea goes, ‘all Christians are conservative and all… Continue reading Does Christianity always equal conservatism?