The voting for the Oscars has been nothing if not consistent. Consistent in ways that prove what the average movie-goer has known for a while now: the Academy loves agenda pushing. When it comes to whatever idea is most left-winged and non-traditional, odds are, the Academy is all over it. It has left a good percentage of fans to abandon the ... [Read More…]
Why the classics still matter
Yes, movies with zombies and kisses in the rain are fun to watch. But where do these cheesy, outrageous, seemingly bizarre plots come from? We've all had to take some form of a history or English class, but that only scratches the surface. Today's economic policies, movies, medicine, and even technology are all firmly rooted in the classics of ... [Read More…]
Iowa Caucus inconsistent in deciding final nominees
The Iowa Caucus' two winners emerged Monday, but we are still no closer to finding a nomination for either party. Ted Cruz managed to upset Donald Trump on the Republican side. Cruz grabbed 27.6 percent of the vote and eight delegates, beating Trump's 24.3 percent and seven delegates. Hillary Clinton barely edged Bernie Sanders on the Democratic ... [Read More…]
What Not To Wear
Lets face it; people judge you based off [ON] your outward appearance. There is no way around it. [IF YOUR FOCUS IS FEMALES, SAY SO FROM THE START] From the way you wear a dress to the type of jeans you buy that specify to your body type, society has created an anonymous [IS THIS THE RIGHT WORD? NOBODY KNOWS WHO IS MAKING THE JUDGMENTS?] code of ... [Read More…]
The benefits of students with work experience
Throughout the years there have been a lot of changes, including the technology we use, the style people wear and the platform of communication outlets. Just as all of this has evolved, so have the requirements and expectations of college students seeking jobs or internships for their future. Earning a degree and good grades used to be ... [Read More…]
On grief and breathing
There are moments sometimes in life that knock the breath out of us, moments when you wake up with a Facebook notification that makes you cry. Today, Hudson Wade, 11-year-old son of Kirk and Laura Wade, died after a four-month battle with leukemia. Hudson was diagnosed with leukemia in September and since that day, family and friends have joined ... [Read More…]
“Gymtimidation” exists and the SWRC can combat it
A freshman once saw a cute guy at the gym and tried to show off by turning up the speed on the treadmill. Unfortunately, her shoe got caught on the treadmill and she fell off the machine right as the guy passed by. Although embarrassed, she was able to push past the shame and still works out regularly, but she now keeps the treadmill on a lower ... [Read More…]
Should you vote?
The primaries are weeks away and the application deadline for an absentee ballot is Monday. Voting is upon us and controversial candidates abound. And once again, the majority of the nation's voters are uninformed. Research indicates that although most voters mean well, they are politically incompetent. This does not mean that the voting bloc is ... [Read More…]
Abilene offers students entertainment
On any given day, many students walk out of their final class and feel a sense of relief. However, this sensation is often times short lived until boredom strikes. Once the textbooks are read and the essays are written, students gripe and moan, saying things like, "Abilene is so boring," and "There's nothing to do," when in reality, several ... [Read More…]
Donald Trump and the fine line between real news and entertainment
The 2016 presidential race has already been highly publicized and will continue to be the subject of public interest for the months leading up to November. In previous months, GOP candidate Donald Trump has gained daily media attention and successful rankings in voting polls with his outspoken, often insensitive, remarks during rallies and ... [Read More…]
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