Terrorism and religious links don’t mix together

The bombings that occurred in New York and New Jersey on Saturday caused a deal of pandemonium, along with a further debate on religious beliefs and links to terrorism. Since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, many Americans have easily linked terrorism to and caused mass fear toward the Islamic religion. Although there are news… Continue reading Terrorism and religious links don’t mix together

First presidential debate exactly as advertised

The first presidential debate of the 2016 election was billed as possibly the most momentous evening in American politics and it certainly delivered in some sense. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the first of a series of three such sparring matches scheduled for this fall, attacking each other on past statements and… Continue reading First presidential debate exactly as advertised

Trump donation scam worries contributors

It’s presidential election time, and even the rich need money. It’s well known that support pages for presidential candidates exist and are used regularly. In most cases, just like anything bought online, there is usually a cancellation option. However, on Donald Trump’s support page, you cannot remove your credit card information, you can only update… Continue reading Trump donation scam worries contributors

University of Chicago says goodbye to trigger warnings

The University of Chicago has recently released a letter to incoming freshmen blatantly telling the new students how the university will no longer censor any information that may be traumatic to students. “Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called ‘trigger warnings,’” wrote John Ellison, the university’s dean of students. Ellison… Continue reading University of Chicago says goodbye to trigger warnings

‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought

As students add classes to their schedules, it’s nice to know who is worth the 5o minutes of class time and who isn’t. After coming across a selection of names, some students then log on to “Rate My Professor” online to get the dish on how each professor lectures, gives homework, conducts tests, etc. From… Continue reading ‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought

The Soybean Festival hype is here

With the Soybean Festival right around the corner, it’s no wonder why everyone is excited. Since 1994, the Tennessee Soybean Festival has been providing entertainment, live music, vendors and more for Northwest Tennessee residents, celebrating the common bond in agriculture. It has have even earned itself the title of “largest tourist event in the City… Continue reading The Soybean Festival hype is here