March 9, 2018
Me too. Two very simple words that can mean nearly nothing without context. However, these two words now carry power with them. With many sexual assault cases against numerous celebrities coming to light, sexual assault has taken center stage in Hollywood. Now, we even have these accusations moving past hollywood and into the government and
Read More
293- March 8, 2018
The scariest thing Ally Edwards-Lasenby has ever done was drive her dying son to a hospital because she was told the ambulance would be too slow. Cameron was 13 ½ years old when he contracted the measles virus. Within four days he had developed a full body rash, had stopped eating and drinking, and when
Read More343 - March 8, 2018
Have you experienced what it is like to be a high school student in the society today? Well, it is a tough bust, high school students today are suffering from the pressure of grades, sports, sleep, social media, and keeping up with a social life while going to school an average of five days a
Read More283 - March 7, 2018
In 1987, Gene Roddenberry’s legendary creation of Star Trek came back to the small screen in the form of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In much contrast to the original Star Trek’s short-lived fame and ultimate cancellation after just three seasons, TNG went on to span seven seasons, four movies and multiple spin offs, and
Read More219 - March 7, 2018
Occasional No’s “Stairs suck.” This was my friend Bella’s answer to “have you ever been in a public place where you didn’t feel you and your needs were accommodated?” Bella has never climbed stairs in her entire life not because she simply chooses not to but because she simply can’t. Every way in our society
Read More125 - March 6, 2018
“I just wanna stay home and eat chips”, an infamous quote that Mackenzie Ziegler said in season 1 episode 4 of the Lifetime show Dance Moms. This quote gives society a glimpse of what most people would rather do then go outside and be active. Being active and eating healthy is not what the normal
Read More131 - March 6, 2018
There are laws that protect minors from physical abuse. These laws prevent adults from harming their children in any physical way, shape, or form. But isn’t the damage from secondhand smoking also considered physical abuse? Shouldn’t these laws also protect children from being harmed by secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke is the combination of the smoke
Read More171 - March 1, 2018
During the 2016 Election, the credibility of the news, the candidates, and all of the media as a whole was put into question as the election narrowed down. Ted Cruz, a 2016 presidential candidate, said, “he questions asked in illustrate why the American people don’t trust the media.” In a perfect
Read More230 - March 1, 2018
In 2014, Cassandra Jamenez left Puerto Rico to go to school in Marietta, Georgia, in pursuit of a chiropractic degree. In an interview with CNN Jamenez claimed, “In Puerto Rico, no university offers this program. I had to come to the states to pursue this career. I’m not 100% sure
Read More242 - February 28, 2018
Weed, a substance first accepted into our society immediately after the spanish lost the Spanish American war, giving them free access to become a US citizen. The new constant flow of foreign peoples undoubtedly would bring new customs to America, thus introducing us to the drug now referred to as Marijuana. Facts about the addictive drug
Read More287 - February 27, 2018
Screaming fans, bright lights, and the smell of sweaty football players is how many families spend their Friday nights. No matter if it is watching in the living room at home or live at the stadium, the sport of football is one that keeps people entertained for hours on end. The thrill of the first
Read More1.2K - February 27, 2018
Many public school students on average only get about 30 minutes or less to eat their lunch. Because of that about 1/4 of students lunches will not get eaten and it will get thrown away. School lunches should be longer for many reasons, but the main reasons that school lunches should be longer is because
Read More284 - February 27, 2018
When Heather married Nigel, she would have never imagined that she would be the one to commit his murder. Heather was placed on bail for murder when she placed a pillow over his mouth after he became unconscious from an overdose. Nigel was terminally ill and suffering from his condition. Because of the laws in
Read More176 - February 26, 2018
The day I learned that sex can ruin your life. I learned some pretty strange things in my middle school sex education class. However, I’d consider myself lucky! My class was the only one to have a speaker come in to talk to us. He taught about one thing, and one thing only: Abstinence. The
Read More356 - February 23, 2018
In an article by News 9, we learn about a 12 year old girl took her life into her hands when a stranger broke into her home. He kicked in her back door and made his way into the home. The young girl called her mother who told her to hide in a closet with
Read More783 - February 23, 2018
In 2010, California State University, Northridge came out with a web page displaying their Psychology students’ definitions of creativity. The entries date all the way back to fall of 1997 and continue until the spring of 2010. Most of the definitions are just a simple sentence and some are only three or four words.
Read More207 - February 23, 2018
Heavy metal is one of, if not the Best music genre of all time. Since the 1980’s heavy metal and hard rock have sunk to the bottom of the music charts being replaced by genre’s such as rap, or hip hop some of which can hardly be classified as music. Metal is one of the
Read More336 - February 22, 2018
Featured image by Wikimedia Commons I always loved going to sports games when I was younger and I still do. I went down to Iowa to watch a Twins minor league team play as a fun father and son trip. It was cool to see the players that were up and coming at the time
Read More294 - February 22, 2018
Innocent until proven guilty is a commonly used phrase when it comes to law but innocent and guilty have different meanings when it comes to the internet. Hacking a specified and known child predator or person tied to terrorism should be hacked to secure our country. After the 9/11 attacks, Cybersecurity became an important initiative in
- February 20, 2018
The pastor I had idolized in my early years, turned out to have sexaul harassment charges against him. To add to the shock, the charges were from the church choir director at his new church. Not to mention this all happened when he was married with two kids. A scandal, but more so a hypocrisy.
Read More194 - February 19, 2018
Nearly 1 in 4 pregnancies end in abortion, says Alan Guttmacher Institute. One issue that is talked about often is abortion and “my body, my choice” slogans referring to the mothers right to choose. What is hardly ever talked about is what choice men have during an unwanted pregnancy. Women voice their choice to make these decisions,
Read More351 - February 16, 2018
It’s the middle of January. The temperature is twelve degrees below zero (fahrenheit!). You wish school would just be cancelled, but guess what? It’s not. So outside you go. The horrible winds can end up drying out your already chapped lips more than you can imagine. It’s only 8:32 A.M. and you’re applying your favorite
Read More211 - February 16, 2018
Featured Image CC by George Eastman In the 1800’s, hanging was the most common form of execution. George Painter was a well-educated man who lived with his girlfriend Alice, in Chicago, Illinois. Painter was accused by neighbors of abusing his wife, but it was never stopped. Although he was educated, he had a bad reputation.
Read More229 - February 15, 2018
How much of a difference is there really? Well women are generally paid way less in professional sports while men are paid way more. Women’s sports are less noticed which leads to the companies not being able to pay them more, but that can change if we make an effort to go watch women’s sports
Read More232 - February 15, 2018
Meet Jimmy Lee Gray. In 1968 he murdered his fiancé by cutting her throat, he only served seven years of his twenty year sentence when he was given parole. Not long after this he struck again, this time it was even worse. One June 27, 1976 he kidnapped a girl, took her to the woods
Read More302 - February 13, 2018
featured image from pixabay For over a century the United States has been trying to gain government-funded healthcare and have yet to do so. It may seem idea but is free health care realistic? Government funded healthcare is something people have been fighting for since the late 1800’s with Medicare, the beginning of health insurance. We
Read More217 - February 12, 2018
A friend of mine told me she gave up Instagram in order to improve her self-esteem and confidence in her body. Intrigued, I asked her what inspired her to give up the app that she seemed to enjoy the most, and she described how pictures of models and celebrity figures made her compare herself
Read More242 - February 9, 2018
Many Twins fans can remember the 87 and 91 series as great series for two Twins Hall of Famers, Kirby Puckett, and Jack Morris, two more were also in the series. What if I told you a current Twins player could enter the most prestigious honor in baseball with them. The year is 2001 and
Read More168 - February 7, 2018
A common misconception spread by companies like PETA through articles like “Why Sport Hunting is Cruel and Unnecessary” is that sport hunting today is “cruel and unnecessary” violence. The main argument of the article is that today hunting is “nothing more than a violent form of recreation”, it is unnecessary for hunters to obtain food,
Read More217 - February 7, 2018
Walls have been a symbol of power and security throughout history. However, some of the most famous walls have failed, and people always have been able to find a way around them. Take for example the Great Wall of China, the walls of Constantinople, and the Berlin Wall. The Great Wall was formerly the world’s largest
Read More214 - February 5, 2018
You know that moment someone says “Let’s go get Burger King!” Yeah, me neither. If you don’t like Taco Bell, you’re wrong. From Cinnabon delights to ooey-gooey cheesy bites; Taco Bell has it all. (And I’m not talking about just their food!) Here are four reasons why Taco Bell can replace your significant other. #1:
Read More179 - September 26, 2017
My Experience With Boys I go to a summer camp every year. It’s sentimental to my family, my grandparents met there when they were young. My aunts and uncles and my own father have all gone to the same camp. All of my siblings go and we have fun every summer. And each year I
Read More203 - June 6, 2017
Class of 2019, thank you for a great year of blogs! As a send off, I thought I’d leave you with an audio clip from the Ask Science Mike podcast. In this excerpt from a live session, Science Mike is asked “Are millennials lazy?” His unscripted response says a lot about you, and I hope
- June 6, 2017
In 1999 game developer, Rare, was hard at work on a new video game. The game, “Dinosaur Planet,” was to star a 16 year old heroine named Krystal. She could travel through time, fight monsters with her magical staff and save the world. She was strong, capable, talented and heroic. However, as the game
Read More153 - June 6, 2017
Sandwiches with kettle chips seem to be the best lunch for people anywhere. Sandwiches are diverse, unique, amazing. Now i’m just hungry! Whenever I think of sandwiches I think of a question my dad asked me about two years ago. Let’s give you readers some back round. My dad and I were sitting at dinner
Read More142 - June 6, 2017
It was sections of track on May 31st, 2017. I was preparing for one of my last races of the day, if i didn’t win my heat it would also be my last race of the season. I was very quiet and contemplative until the race started. Knowing this could be my last time running
Read More116 - June 6, 2017
Cultural appropriation. We’ve all heard of it by now. The white people are annoyed about it being brought up, the people of color are angered about being used. So, what’s the big deal about wearing some braids???? Well, cultural appropriation is a problem because it exploits the cultures of many groups of minorities. Defining Cultural
Read More154 - June 6, 2017
Everyone likes to travel. There are so many amazing things in this world that we have yet to see. There are amazing things to see and memories that can be made that will last a lifetime. But traveling could benefit you more than you think. It could make you healthier. Now healthier does not mean you
Read More100
