by Nicholas Guest Viral Vaccination is a weekly column written by me, Nick Guest, that tries to reveal other angles on viral news stories, social media urban legends, and misguided social media campaigns. I hope that you don’t believe vaccinations cause Autism, because I’m about to inject you with some knowledge. With Ebola on the...
by Spenser Garber April 20, 2010. This was the day of the largest oil spill in petroleum industry history. It devastated Gulf Coast economies. It killed 11 people and injured 17. It killed many animals, including ones on the endangered species list. It spilled an estimated 210 million gallons over the course of six months....
by T. Cummings As Russia asserts its power in the Crimea, many people are wondering what is at stake in Ukraine. What could a strong Russian presence mean for Ukrainians? The country’s fragile economy, its relationship with Europe, and the need for a stronger democracy are important issues that many media outlets have reported on....
Opinion Piece By: Spenser Garber On February 8, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the federal government is in the process of expanding marriage privileges to same-sex couples in the United States. These privileges include filing for bankruptcy, testifying in court, and visiting family members in prison. Many different departments in the President’s Cabinet...
By: Spenser Garber Abortion rates are the lowest for the first time since Roe v. Wade legalized it in 1973. Many things must be put into the thought of getting an abortion before deciding where you can stand on the issue. First, you’ve got to understand the facts. From 2008 to 2011, abortion...
by S.A. McMillan While the idea of immortalizing an important figure with a holiday is a testament to their importance on our society, it can also cloud their achievements. With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one might remember the famous “I Have a Dream Speech” and the bus boycott or his ideas for non-violent civil...
by J. Scott Southworth “Love is a word, what matters is the connection that word implies.” — Rama Chandra, The Matrix Revolutions For something that is often considered just one of the many facets of life, it’s amazing how easily and frequently we become preoccupied with romantic love. Whether it’s in songs or in writing, in the places we...
by Spenser Garber President Barack Obama went into the State of the Union address with approval ratings lower than ever, according to Gallup polls. Without many big changes in his presidency, other than Medicare, his staff is exhausted and their morale is low. The President said a lot of things but nothing too profound. This...
by Spenser Garber Because of the nearby December 2013 Volgograd bombings, people have been speculating whether or not Russia is prepared for potential threats from terrorist groups targeting the Winter Olympics in Sochi. The short answer is yes. This isn’t the first time the Olympic games have been threatened by terrorists. In 1972, 11 members...