Americans struggle to find common ground these days. But not with this. Over two-thirds of the population cannot digest a common household item—dairy. The pandemic has made short-term health the forefront of conversations today. Yet, the long-term effects of agitated digestive systems wreak havoc on 68% of bodies worldwide, according to medlineplus.gov. Those who are … Continue reading
Ever find yourself needing extra hours in the day? Begin the week already behind? Constantly feel overwhelmed? Then like me, you probably suffer from poor time-management skills and overachiever tendencies. As Founding Father Benjamin Franklin stressed, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.” Every moment … Continue reading
Do not allow other people’s ignorance to bring you down. Be of good courage. For no one truly knows you like God knows you. The Bible mentions us as being part of His “inheritance” (Zephaniah 3:17) and His greatest “masterpiece” (Ephesians 2:10). What an honor bestowed by our God that He would have favor on … Continue reading
In that arresting moment between the alarm going off and my head finally lifting from the pillow, I feel as if I’ve already lived a full day. I begin to unfortunately see the self-centered voice nestled in my noggin unsheathing a smorgasbord of guilt trips and bargaining, speckling the back of my eyelids. “Hey you!,” … Continue reading
You’re sitting at your desk, shoulders hunched, neck aching. The sound of an Outlook notification hitting your phone or laptop can be enough to send a shudder down your spine. It is for me. You crave sleep, which shouldn’t even feel like a luxury, but has become the most sought-after activity. We’re experiencing the telltale … Continue reading
In the aftermath of the recent 2020 election, President Trump was banned from social media platforms after years of controversy over his use of social media to share misleading content and inflame his millions of followers. This suppression of former President Trump’s speech on social media, and whether it is validated or not, is going … Continue reading
The Senate filibuster is currently up for debate. The filibuster, which allows a congressperson the ability to delay and block debate and voting on a bill by any constructive means, is widely misunderstood regarding its historical and legislative effect. President Biden’s stance remains largely status quo, getting him in trouble with civil rights groups. “My … Continue reading
Waynesburg University Sociology Professor Abolade Ezekiel Olagoke has been in America for 27 years. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University, Wheaton College, Northern University of Denver and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as an author of numerous publications regarding globalization, youth and religion, immigration and diasporic cultures. Although his achievements are impressive, … Continue reading
March 16, 2020. A day I will never forget. I was on the phone with my parents that afternoon when Waynesburg University decided its best option was to send everyone home. I remember walking frantically around my friend’s kitchen holding back tears. I was stunned. I simply could not wrap my head around the two … Continue reading
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of taking a profile and feature writing course with Professor Joe Starkey. For my final profile in the course, I chose to feature Patty Ameno, a woman from my hometown of Apollo, Pennsylvania who has fought for a majority of her life to uncover the truth of a … Continue reading
