We live in a divided world. That is one of the few things a majority can agree on. Nationwide protests make an already tense political climate even more volatile; discontentment and uneasiness become ingrained in the collective American spirit. In these tense times, as history has told us, we search desperately for a scapegoat, something specific to pin … Continue reading
The following is an interview with Andy Brunette, a Youth Ministry major and Psychology minor, as part of the Starting the Conversation series. Q: Were you raised in a religious household? A: “My mom was Catholic, my dad kind of wasn’t really involved with the church at the time, so he was kind of looking … Continue reading
My dad and I have always had the same relative interest in movies and books. Meaningless action or adventure doesn’t draw us in – it needs to mean something more than what it looks like at face value. For this reason, we are huge Stephen King fans, and have waited many years for the movie … Continue reading
Hurricane Irma ravaged much of the state of Florida, with Republican Gov. Rick Perry having stated that over six million people in his state are now without power, as of 11:45 a.m. Monday morning. Additionally, Miami City Commissioner Ken Russel says that parts of the city that he represents were pretty much “completely submerged” after … Continue reading
I’m going to preface this with the fact that I’m not stating that I am better than those who don’t associate with me but rather I’m going to give some insight into my life. Being a student-athlete isn’t easy. I’m sure you’ve heard someone complain about this exact statement at least once a week, once … Continue reading
Procrastination. We are all guilty of it—some way or another. The idea that you will be able to complete a task or assignment later that day, later that week or later that month is something that becomes extremely toxic. As the new school year at Waynesburg begins, it behooves all of us to get off … Continue reading
Syria is back with more crimes against humanity. The death toll is uncertain at this time, but it continues to climb, and various sources have differing numbers as to the actual total. According to CNN, “airstrikes hit the rebel-held city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province on Tuesday morning, giving off a ‘poisonous gas,’” according … Continue reading
When I realized that I was responsible for writing the Cheat Sheet this week, I was dead set on writing about the whole Neil Gorsuch debacle. It’s actually a pretty good thing that I procrastinated on doing the Cheat Sheet, because if I had written it by the deadline I’m supposed to follow, it would … Continue reading
I’ve struggled with anxiety for my entire life. I remember being in elementary school, going to the nurse at least once or twice a week with a pounding heart, feeling like I was looking down at myself from the ceiling. As a classic hypochondriac, I of course thought I was dying. But, to my relief, … Continue reading
Those who are concerned about such things have already learned the fate of the American Health Care Act. Without a single vote cast in support or dissent of the bill, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the legislation from the floor on Friday afternoon after realizing that the bill likely didn’t possess enough support to pass. … Continue reading
