In July, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (aka Boston Marathon bomber) made the cover of Rolling Stone. The magazine’s sales for that month’s issue doubled and Rolling Stone was praised for “thinking outside the box”. Admittedly, this particular issue was highly successful at capturing the attention of their targeted audience, but what underlying message did Rolling Stone send […]
Terrorists Celebrated, Morality Insulted Read Post »
After 16 days of closed national parks, employee furlough and all around annoyance, Congress has decided to resolve the government shutdown by extending funding for the government until January 1 and allowing the Treasury to borrow until February. However, the House and the Senate still need to agree on a spending budget by December 21
Gov. Crisis Averted… For Now Read Post »
College tuition is expensive, and every student fears that the price will skyrocket at the end of each year. Huffington Post has found that this year “the cost has gone up – but not as much [as] in the past.” College tuition has always drastically increased from year to year, oftentimes making it difficult for
Tuition Rates See Stabilization Read Post »
Three years after the University of Michigan Law School began enforcing affirmative action in their admissions process, Michigan voters repealed its ruling. Instead, they opted for the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which prohibits the government from granting preferential treatment to any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Initiated after
Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action Read Post »
EU Broadens Curriculum
Turning It Up a Few Degrees Read Post »
From October 7 through 12, the recipients of the 2013 Nobel Prizes were announced in Stockholm, Sweden. This year, all six Nobel Prizes will be awarded on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, December 10, at ceremonies in Oslo, Norway and Stockholm. On the first day, James E. Rothman and Randy W. Schekman of the
Nobel Prize Ceremony Held in Sweden Read Post »
Justin Timberlake has done it again with the creation of part two of his 20/20 Experience album, released September 30. He has managed to capture the hearts of new listeners as well as make fans fall deeper in love with his music. Part one of the album, released in early 2013, managed to shake the
Have the “20/20 Experience” with Justin Timberlake Read Post »
I came across various accounts about his personality. He seemed to be dynamic, determined, and forceful, but at the same time was kind, caring, and generous. He certainly was one in a million. This article is not about Mr. Walton’s life story, though, but rather, it is about the legend that has developed around his
Charles S. Walton Sr.- The Man, the Myth, and the Legend Read Post »
While I consider myself an avid reader, it’s not too often that I come across a story that moves me to tears. However, I’ve been a big fan of young adult fiction writer John Green since high school and his latest novel, The Fault in Our Stars, is without a doubt one of the best
The Fault in Our Stars: best-seller to become film Read Post »
A few years ago, the popular animated TV show, South Park, ran an episode in which a group of kids came up with a hilariously simple and immature joke. Naturally, the whole world found it hilarious. The only person in the episode who doesn’t find the joke funny is rapper Kanye West, who actually became
Kanye vs. Kimmel: The epic battle Read Post »
