Commentary


I, the Political Hypocrite

Voting is perhaps the greatest symbol of a democratic government. The idea that the populace chooses its leaders is championed, especially in the U.S. with its long tradition of democracy….


Can you NOT be my Valentine, please?

It’s that time of the year again, and no, I’m not talking about Super Bowl weekend, that was last weekend (and Beyonce slayed that Halftime Show!). I’m talking about Valentine’s…



What the Frack?

I will always be a kid who was born and raised in Rockaway Beach, New York. Coming from a place where skyscrapers tower over you and do not let a…



Putting the ‘Art’ In Liberal Arts

We go to school on a beautiful campus. The buildings and landscaping are pleasant to look at, and they’re complemented by elegant installations, like the new fountain in front of…


Texting: Toxic or Tactical?

When you walk into a classroom before class, how often do you see people on their cellphones instead of talking to the other people in the room? We live in…




What We Can Learn From Mizzou and Yale

Stories of protests on college campuses have been making national headlines. These stories are still unfolding and new info is coming out every day. Claims of racism have plagued the…


Is She for Real?

Beautiful people have unblemished, glowing, smooth, even-textured skin and perfectly proportioned, sculpted body parts, right? Yes, they do, thanks to the digital miracles performed by photo editing programs. Our daily…



Don’t Fear the Reporter

The phrase “Lame-stream media” is bandied around a decent bit recently, from both sides of the aisle. To conservatives, it serves as a rallying cry against the media that supposedly…



Ben Carson: Public Religiosity?

  Among 2016 Republican candidates there has been a growing force: Dr. Ben Carson. With his agenda being highly influenced by pro-Christian stances, could he be an effective figurehead for…



Luke, I Am Your Fairy Godmother

Crash-landing on Earth December 18, 2015, the Star Wars story continues with Disney’s Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens. That’s right, I said it, Disney. When I first heard…



The Bernie Problem

It seems that colleges across the country have caught Bernie fever. The rise of the Vermont senator has been meteoric in nature, and has put once guaranteed nominee Hillary Clinton…