I used to think the idea of going to counseling was weird. There wasn’t any particular reason why. I think it’s just how our generation was raised. Mental health was this sort of thing that we all chose to sweep under the rug and pretended it didn’t exist. It might as well have been the … Continue reading
Two weeks ago, America witnessed the U.S. Department of Justice uncover a scandal that has infuriated many students, parents and colleges. Federal officials reported 50 people were involved in standardized test grade manipulation and bribing school officials to let students gain admission into high standard schools such as Yale. This should anger every college student … Continue reading
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has got a lot of criticism as of late. That is because Madeline Peltz of Media Matters for America published tapes of Carlson on shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show between 2006 and 2011. In the tapes, Carlson made misogynistic, racist and homophobic remarks, which have resulted in … Continue reading
1. New Zealand announces gun reforms According to an article in the Washington Post, New Zealand’s coalition government plans to announce gun law changes within the next week in response to last Friday’s deadly shooting rampage at two mosques in Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday. The measures could include restricting the semi-automatic weapons … Continue reading
Spring break can be a helpful rest from school work and classes, or it can present an opportunity to attend special events or service trips. Students at Waynesburg University did a variety of things over that week away from school. A poll of 65 Waynesburg students showed that spring break was not only a restful … Continue reading
In recent years, college students have taken on the reputation of being “broke,” having to survive on Ramen noodles. For some, however, this is a harsh reality they must face every day. A January 2019 article in The Atlantic highlighted recent research by the Government Accountability Office which revealed there are potentially millions of students … Continue reading
To say the outcome of the latest presidential election was shocking would be an understatement. The dictionary lacks a word strong enough to encapsulate the surprise that swept the hearts of Americans following election day in 2016. Some felt horror and others showed excitement, but all were astonished to witness the historic moment when Donald … Continue reading
I’m not a fan of Andy Warhol, but I’ll give him this. When he said “in the future, everybody will be world-famous for 15 minutes,” he nailed it. I’ve always believed in that quote, and became one of the people Warhol was alluding to in November 2017 when a video of myself explaining World Series … Continue reading
1. Robert Kraft video recorded with prostitutes in Floridian spa According to CNN, New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft is facing charges of soliciting prostitution as part of a large-scale sex trafficking crackdown in Florida that has led to hundreds of arrests, according to Florida police. The 77-year-old billionaire is among more than 100 people … Continue reading
Late last week, American singer, songwriter and former NBA professional basketball player R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago for 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. This is the latest development in a career filled with sexual abuse accusations and arrests. Last Saturday, a judge set the bond at $1 million for charges that Kelly … Continue reading
