Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?

Are the fine arts and humanities as important as the hard sciences, engineering and math? Obviously, it is possible to study both, but what are the benefits of each? In order to answer that question, it might be a good idea to look at each under a magnifying glass. There are many different focus areas… Continue reading Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?

Big-name celebrities often do not make good politicians

Oprah Winfrey has been one of the most recognizable names in popular culture for a long time. She has appeared on and has hosted critically-acclaimed talk shows, founded her own television network and has achieved many other accomplishments in her career. However, one specific credential is absent from her resumé of work. That missing credential… Continue reading Big-name celebrities often do not make good politicians

For the love of the game

The excitement that comes with watching a game has seemingly always been there for me, but I started wondering just what exactly makes them so thrilling to watch? What sets them apart? The final answer to this question is the reason that sports are glorified to the extent that they are in our society. Professional… Continue reading For the love of the game

Racism does not define everyone in the southern U.S.

Editors note: This piece contains language that is considered offensive and is not the choice of the writer, but is essential because of the subject. Harley Barber, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident, was recently kicked out of the Alpha Phi sorority and expelled from the University of Alabama for posting obscene videos of herself on social… Continue reading Racism does not define everyone in the southern U.S.

Tide Pods: delicious snack or plain stupidity?

To think that people have common sense to decipher the difference between poison and nutrients is a lost cause for today’s generation. A recent meme release entailing Tide pods and their similar look to a delicious dessert has gone viral. This meme has influenced teenagers around the nation to ingest tide pods and even start… Continue reading Tide Pods: delicious snack or plain stupidity?

Logan Paul is a definite outlier of typical Western tourists

Recently YouTuber Logan Paul created disastrous waves in the YouTube community, in Japan and all over the web. Over his holiday stay in Japan, Paul uploaded vlogs, documenting his visit that were considered by most to be distasteful and immature. These vlogs included scenes of Paul and friends throwing Pokéballs at Japanese citizens and objects, buying and breaking… Continue reading Logan Paul is a definite outlier of typical Western tourists

Apologies do not always fix the damage

Recently, more and more famous actors, politicians and other public figures are coming under fire for acts of sexual misconduct that have occurred in their past. Notable examples include Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K., Harvey Weinstein, Al Franken and others. Many of the accused have apologized, though with varying degrees of effectiveness and dignity. Regardless of… Continue reading Apologies do not always fix the damage