Religious conflict in the Middle East and northern Africa is a testament to the complexity of cultural relativism. Islamism is the belief that the religion of Islam must be the guiding force for the social, political and personal lives of humanity. It's unsurprisingly rampant in this region. Mere opinions of secularists are no match for the true, ... [Read More…]
Black history still carries meaning
If you were grabbed and asked to explain what Black History Month means and what it represents, what would you say? This month is a special one but throughout the years, the history and meaning have almost been forgotten. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, son of a former slave and graduate of Harvard, first started "Negro History Week" in 1926. The week was ... [Read More…]
Let’s talk about gun control
We should fear guns. In a Biblical sense. Respect may be a better word choice. I have encountered two attitudes toward guns, neither is respectful. One is a disdain for firearms. Pistols, rifles and automatic weapons are barbaric tools that precipitate violence, death and have no place in the civilized world. The other attitude is one that views ... [Read More…]
The ramblings of a mad senior
So far, 2013 has been my most grown-up year of all time. I've gotten a new job, passed my previous year's classes (an immense accomplishment, believe-you-me), did my taxes early, and planned out the beginnings of my new life after graduation. Now, at the ripe old age of 24, I finally feel like I'm growing up. And yet, at the same time, I feel ... [Read More…]
Respecting those who continue to mourn
By Rebecca Dial, SA president After we learned of the wreck a week ago, there have been varied reactions. There are some who want to hold their friends and be held by them. Some are angry at what happened and cannot comprehend why Lindsey was taken from them. Others look to the words of hope that are found in scripture. The ways people react to ... [Read More…]
The Cowboys aren’t popular with the Brits, either
A normal person is 80 percent water. I'm now 80 percent tea. Instead of having holidays like Columbus Day and President's Day, the British have enough tea breaks to replace them. Studying abroad feels a bit like they dropped us on an island with some matches and shelter and waved good-bye. Except maybe not at all. Life without the Bean or food ... [Read More…]
Not the praise you in the storm kind of night
Last Friday, the world grew just a bit dimmer. The loss of one of our own lays heavy on our hearts. As I scanned the trauma room of Hendrick that night, I saw emotions laid out like open books. Tales of heartbreak, confusion, anger and fear were written across the faces of the hundreds of students filling the small room. As the shock took over, ... [Read More…]
Reporting with understanding and heavy hearts
The life of a journalist is not an easy one. In fact, it's probably one of the most demanding professions. There's the late nights, the struggle to meet deadlines, the sources that never call back and those dreaded Oxford commas. But there's even more to it. Journalists expect that one day they will have to cover difficult situations. And we ... [Read More…]
‘Lincoln’: Dusting off dreams
A poll of today's kindergarten class shows that when asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" the bygone favorite "President of the United States" is out with the floppy disks. Or that is what I imagine the results would show. First Female President of the United States was my actual dream. Since the beginning of my braces age, I was on a ... [Read More…]
Michael Young no longer ‘Mr. Texas Ranger’
Thank you Michael Young for showing me what a selfless professional athlete looks like. It is sometimes hard to get a picture of that in this "show me the money now" sports world we live in. You may have heard, earlier this offseason, Young waived his no-trade clause and accepted a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies. He is expected to become their ... [Read More…]
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