On Jan. 5, the President of the United States announced his plan designed to address four major factors in gun violence, captivating his audience with tears and “drastic” action. In the ensuing weeks, critics have attacked his outward emotion during the speech and the actions he is taking, and they have argued whether he has […]
New Gun Control Measures not “Drastic” Read Post »
Congratulations to your staff for being willing, able, and diligent enough to report on the challenging economic circumstances that Eastern is facing. Your article “Faith, Reason and Economic Justice” appearing in the Dec. 2, 2015 issue contained a number of facts but, generally speaking, demonstrated a lack of knowledge about why people are compensated at
Faith, Reason and Economic Understanding Read Post »
As people are committing to New Year’s resolutions, Christians especially might reflect on aspects of their faith that need improvement. The new year seems to serve as motivation to create a clean slate and improve the unhealthy parts of our lives. Reflecting on the past year, I realized one vital area of my faith that
Moving Back In: The first thing I felt was a sense of déjà vu. The next thing I felt was, “I wanna hurt you.” While I was moving in to my residence hall at the beginning of the fall semester, it seemed every RA wanted to lend me a hand and make the move as
What Grinds my Gears: Welcome Back Read Post »
We often wonder why we are here. We ask ourselves questions of the meaning of life and whether our struggles are worth it. Many worry about their finances, relationships, friendships, and reputations. As Christians, we often ponder our salvation and our faith. But there is good news in Christ: He walks with us on our
Walking with Christ Read Post »
Halloween: I know what some of you are going to say: “Jared, it’s too late to talk about Halloween.” Well, it’s still too early to talk about Christmas. If people want to ignore the social convention of not skipping holidays, I should be allowed to talk about one that’s already happened. Anyways, Halloween night is
What Grinds my Gears: The Holidays Read Post »
A nail salon is a place of relaxation for customers, where women and men can enjoy a manicure or pedicure. However, some customers are unaware of the harmful impact the chemicals in the nail products have on the workers and on themselves. Sarah Maslin Nir, a reporter for “The New York Times,” recently wrote an investigative
The Cost of Beauty: Health Hazards Face by Nail Salon Workers Read Post »
The advent of LGBTQ rights is upon us, not just in the United States, but around the world. Contrary to what the religious right and the liberal left will have you believe, LGBTQ rights are far more complex and numerous than just “gay marriage.” While they are not perfect or all-encompassing in any iteration, the
After Same-Sex Marriage Read Post »
Who knew red cups could cause such reactions? Starbucks’ red holiday cups have recently been in the news because some have interpreted their lack of Christmas imagery as evidence that Starbucks is waging a “war on Christmas.” Most of my friends have looked at this controversy with amusement, recognizing that it hardly qualifies as newsworthy.
When a Company Takes a Political Stance, What Should We Do? Read Post »
When I first watched Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” music video, I was absolutely wonderstruck (in reference to Swift’s 2011 fragrance of the same name). Swift is a downright beaut for all three minutes and 54 seconds of the video, eliciting both admiration and envy from me and my less-than-glamorous life. With short, dark brown curls
Race in Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” Read Post »
