I am a Christian. My family is Christian. My friends are Chrisitian. Faith is all around me and has been since I was a little girl. I attended catholic grade school and high school and now attend a Chrisitian university. To say the least, faith is important to me. President Donald Trump’s State of the … Continue reading
With roughly 360 dead and 17,400 infected throughout a total of 28 countries, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus has made a name for itself since its recent outbreak in December 2019. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, known as 2019-nCOV, originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The exact cause of the virus is unknown, however, past strains of … Continue reading
Dear Kobe, Where do I start? I could talk about what you meant to so many people, the game of basketball, etc, but that’s already been well documented. Let’s talk about what you meant to a kid growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania. I was a huge sports fan, football and baseball being my favorites. With … Continue reading
1. President Trump acquitted from impeachment The impeachment of President Donald Trump ended Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the majority of the U.S. Senate voting to acquit the president. With 67 votes needed to vote for impeachment, all 47 democratic members voted guilty to the first article of impeachment. One of the 53 republicans voted … Continue reading
There are many creative people in my family, and their family before them. Many of my relatives on my mom’s side of the family are writers and musicians. On my dad’s side, are screenwriters and teachers. There are many people who inspire and influence me creatively, but one stands out: my grandmother on my mother’s … Continue reading
Tragedies. We hear of them too often. Opportunities. We take too many for granted. Earlier this week, on Sunday afternoon, the nation went into disbelief after numerous reports out of California reported that former National Basketball Association star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident. Hours later, more details were released, and U.S. citizens and … Continue reading
I never used to consider myself a dreamer. Sure, I had wants and desires, but I never pinned to meet Peyton Manning or to visit Hawaii. I wanted to, but they were far off achievements in my mind. When it came to things that I actively pursue, such as becoming a starting high school baseball … Continue reading
Coronavirus migrates from China to the United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed another case of the coronavirus in the United States. The total reported cases in the United States now totals three, all from different states: Washington, Chicago and California. The virus originated from China, where the reported cases have … Continue reading
Kobe Bryant is dead. The moment that reality set in was something that anyone old enough to comprehend its significance will never forget. Few athletes transcend the sport that they play, and “The Black Mamba” was certainly one who fell into that category. At just 17, Bryant made his NBA debut under a microscope, because … Continue reading
The world is on fire, quite literally. California’s deadliest wildfire season occurred just two years ago in 2018. It resulted in the burning of 1.8 million acres of land. Now, these same flames have ignited in Australia. If the pictures of the hellish flames scorching havoc across innocent wildlife or the heart wrenching reports of … Continue reading
