The new Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai recently proposed the repeal of net neutrality and its rules Tuesday, Nov. 21, with the main vote for the repeal taking place Dec. 14 of this year. First, what is net neutrality? Think of it like an open road. If you have internet, you are probably getting… Continue reading Net neutrality needs to stay forever
Category: Viewpoints
Senior Farewell: Let Him lead you
This is one of the most difficult articles I have ever had to write. I quite literally had to force myself to sit down and get it done. Here I sit at 10:40 a.m. on the day that it is due, staring at my computer. It’s hard for several different reasons. If I’m being completely… Continue reading Senior Farewell: Let Him lead you
Why ‘Die Hard’ is the essential Christmas movie
When you think about Christmas movies, there are hundreds of animated movies about reindeer and getting snowed in that have been tailor made to jump into your mind. Some may argue that these commercialized caricatures of forced sentimentality distract from the real reason for the season and I have to agree. All that these repetitious… Continue reading Why ‘Die Hard’ is the essential Christmas movie
A statement against SGA S.R. 1704 and S.R. 1708 that will allow students to carry firearms on campus from the Black Student Association
Many students were horrified to learn that a group of Senators in our Student Government had introduced resolutions that would misleadingly claim that students wanted to be able to carry guns on campus. Both resolutions have come as an unwelcome surprise to students and they showcase the lack of transparency and communication that has been… Continue reading A statement against SGA S.R. 1704 and S.R. 1708 that will allow students to carry firearms on campus from the Black Student Association
What the Liberal Position on Guns and Mass Shootings Ought to Be
As a student of philosophy and English at the University of Tennessee at Martin, I tend to do a lot of thinking. I am neither a liberal nor a conservative, but I am interested in finding the truth. There is something which has bothered me in the discussion about gun control and mass shootings that… Continue reading What the Liberal Position on Guns and Mass Shootings Ought to Be
Public school vs. private school debate depends on variable factors
In the United States, there has been an age-long debate over whether public schools or private schools are better for children. What both of these types of education have in common is that both serve the same purpose of preparing students for higher education. College is the end goal no matter what type of educational… Continue reading Public school vs. private school debate depends on variable factors
Words and how intent, literal meaning apply
The topic of freedom of speech, especially the First Amendment, has become an extremely pressing issue over the last few years. In the age of social media, it seems that anything that is said is being recorded, monitored and critiqued. Now more than ever, it is important to decipher the intent and context of what… Continue reading Words and how intent, literal meaning apply
Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
With the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, I am reminded of the familiar dilemma I see many of my friends facing: which family do they visit for Thanksgiving? This question may be nonexistent for some but for those who have to answer it, it can be as daunting as finals or the stress of those impending… Continue reading Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
The Boy Scouts are no longer just for boys
On Oct. 11, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that they would begin accepting women into their organization after 110 years of being male-exclusive. In the past several years, membership for BSA has been steadily declining. In 1972 the scouting arm for men had 6.5 million members, as of 2016, that number had… Continue reading The Boy Scouts are no longer just for boys
Parental roles obviously changing and that is OK
Growing up without a dad, I watched my mom play both roles. She brought home the bacon and cooked it too, so to speak. My mom did not have time to stay at home, but that was not her choice. As a result, I missed out on time with my her and the lessons that… Continue reading Parental roles obviously changing and that is OK