Hypnosis given bad reputation
âYou are getting sleepyâ is a quote that quickly stirs up several images. We picture a cartoon-ish man waving a pocket watch in front of someoneâs face and making them cluck like a chicken at the snap of a finger….
One issue, two perspectives: Money from SNAP least of our concerns
With a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is finally in their crosshairs. State lawmakers and bitter uncles have long complained about the freeloading âwelfare queensâ sucking Americaâs tax reserve dry by spending their…
Media does not cause violent acts
Video games become a part of life generally at an early age and tend to stick for many years. They can range from innocent games such as âMario Kartâ or âMonkey Ballâ to more intense games like âCall of Duty.â…
Washington D.C. Forecast: Stormy
There has been mystique and scandal during the Trump administration as there has most presidencies. The most recent and possibly most notable so-called âscandalâ is the alleged Stormy Daniels affair. Despite the affair having happened 12 years ago, and Daniels…
Cream, sugar and carcinogens?
On March 28, a case was brought to a Los Angeles judge over whether coffee should be required by law to have a label marking the presence of acrylamide. The case asked the defendant, the coffee companies, whether the effects…
Paying top dollar for user data
Facebook is in the news so regularly the past few years that even the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal leaves users rolling their eyes. âWe agreed to give them access when we clicked âAgree to terms of service,ââ many will cry….
College athletics should not be tainted by political differences
Last week, reports arose that Mike Jeffcoat, head coach of the Texas Wesleyan University baseball team, refused to recruit players from Colorado because of their âliberal politicians,â which is unbelievably narrow minded. In his letter to the interested player, Jeffcoat…
Disneyâs hidden agenda: greed
Disney announced it will soon be pulling its animated movies from Netflix. This is bad news for Moana fans, of course, but the motive behind Disneyâs decision will have enormous and polarizing implications. The Walt Disney Company revealed its hand…
Never too soon to plan retirement
As college students, there is probably a good chance the thought of saving for retirement is one that has never come close to crossing their minds. Understandably, their thoughts are probably much more focused on even getting a job to…
Twitter, Fox News pile on Watson, ignore her empowering message
This past Sunday was the yearly Oscars award show, featuring many stars dolled up, showing off their outfits, their date and a new addition this year: support. In November 2017, allegations and stories arose about Harvey Weinsteinâs sexual predation throughout…
