If you were to tell someone that you refuse to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance, they would likely respond by calling you “un-American,” but the truth of the matter is that in this growing age of diversity, the only thing infringing on American ideals here is the Pledge itself.Continue Reading
For those who enjoy spending excessive sums of money on marginally better sound quality, the new music streaming service Tidal, which is owned by Jay-Z, is perfect for you. For the rest of us, there’s a myriad of seemingly identical streaming services which do not cost an extra $120 aContinue Reading
When most people think of things the Northern Virginia community can improve, our commitment to stopping human sex trafficking generally is not at the top of the list. For those who don’t know what human trafficking is, it is the illegal movement of people for commercial sexual exploitation. Teenage sexContinue Reading
High school and college kids are particularly famous for dropping the f-bomb and other curse words on a frequent basis. If you listen closely to the murmur in the halls between class periods, you’re sure to catch an obscenity here or there. Even teachers curse sometimes during class when emphasizingContinue Reading
Teachers are beginning to use Learn time more frequently as a means to finish lessons they didn’t complete in class. Unfortunately, this transformation of the Learn period into even more class time can have a negative impact on students who use the period to manage their schoolwork. Understandably, teachers areContinue Reading
No matter how prestigious the institution or how photogenic the campus, when we consider the possibility of attending a university, the first question is always: “What is the cost?” As the price of attending college soars far beyond any previous records, there are still ways for someone to pay forContinue Reading
Models are notorious for being much thinner than the average person, but even plus-size models are not representative of their intended consumers. Although businesses such as Lane Bryant have been taking steps to include more body types, there’s still a long way to go. Lane Bryant, a plus-size clothing line,Continue Reading
It’s the night before the big group project is due. You’re anxiously sitting in front of your computer, staring at the screen, hoping that the missing portion of the project will magically appear. Except that missing material does not surface the next minute, or the one after that. You’re left withContinue Reading
“We’ve got a perception problem,” Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said of his state’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act in an April press conference. Indeed. The problem Pence is referring to is the widespread idea that Indiana’s RFRA gives the state’s businesses the right to discriminate against LGBTQ people—a misconception, accordingContinue Reading
Cricket, fistball, flutterguts and ringball all have one thing in common: they aren’t standard sports popularized in the U.S. These other sports exist all over the globe, and they are not only just as engaging, but provide the opportunity to explore other cultures. The wealth of different sports America possessesContinue Reading