Researchers have lots of theories about the Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials, but they don't know much about the post-millennial generation yet. I propose that Snapchat will be the defining technology for the next generation. According to the Pew Research Center, Baby Boomers were born between 1946-1954, Generation X was born between ... [Read More…]
Reading is a spiritual discipline
Reading is often thought of as nothing more than one of many skills we learn in school. Some people will use it for the rest of their life, but the rest of us can get by using it minimally. Like math, I may need to know how to do it at a basic level to accomplish some tasks in life here and there, but I don't ever need to go very deep with it. The ... [Read More…]
America was built on compromise
Businesses would tell you that compromise is rooted in losing, and no matter what the compromise comes to, neither side is truly happy with the result. However, in a country dictated by partisan agendas, compromise is the best option for inclusive policy. On Jan. 20, 2018, a government shutdown resulted from politicians refusing to compromise on ... [Read More…]
8 a.m. classes a terrible idea; science tells us so
We've all been there. We've all seen someone else do it. Just this last Wednesday, I witnessed 3 people do it and it's only the second week of school. That's right, I'm talking about people falling asleep in their 8 a.m. classes. Personally, I love my 8 o' clocks this year (Shoutout Dr. Little), but even I've felt a mental haze at the beginning of ... [Read More…]
Fighting flu? No fried food for you
Hundreds of flu cases have already been confirmed in Taylor County -and that means it's about to strike campus in full force. Whether you got a flu shot or not, the time to fight flu is now, while you're still healthy. Last year, while every GATA who stood around me in Sing Song fell ill to flu, strep and other illnesses, I remained healthy using a ... [Read More…]
What ever happened to Charlie Brown?
Christmas movie season is in full force. Over the past several years, we’ve lost a classic in the mix. Whether it be through Freeform’s (formerly ABC Family) 25 Days of Christmas, a TBS or NBC special, or more commonly the streaming specials on Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime, it’s of interesting note that A Charlie Brown Christmas is hard to come ... [Read More…]
How to build a healthy plate
Hi, everyone! I can’t believe it is already the last week of the semester ... It has flown by, and I am so excited for Christmas break. Today I want to talk about the simple task of building a plate that has all the foods, vitamins, and minerals you need. Here are the things I strive for when filling my plate (or bowl) each meal: Look at your ... [Read More…]
Television monopoly takes over Abilene
Sinclair Broadcast Group, one the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, plans on merging with Tribune Media Company. Sinclair Broadcast Group currently owns and operates 193 local news stations, more than any telecommunications company in the nation. If the merger is approved by the Federal Communications Commission Sinclair ... [Read More…]
The reason for the season
It's the season of giving, the season of love, the season of family and the season of really good food. But its also the season of exploiting homeless and "less fortunate" people. Throughout the year, an unfortunately large amount of well-known Facebook users post videos about how shocking it is that a homeless person gives back when they have ... [Read More…]
Ask Sawyer: Vegetable quiche recipe
This quiche has basically become a staple at our house and we are loving it. One of my roommates made this for our whole house last fall and ever since then I have made it multiple times. It has so many flavors and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – or all of the above. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 8 eggs 2 ... [Read More…]
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