When you think of a speech given by a priest on a college campus on a Friday night, you probably imagine an old man preaching about the horrors of human pleasures and the need to avoid hedonism. The Rev. Brett Brannen, however, may have changed those perceptions. On Sept. 26, […]
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Hong Kong Erupts In Protest Over Electoral Influence
On Sept. 28, 2014, an unprecedented protest against the Chinese government flared up on Hong Kong. Thousands of students and young adults descended upon the city’s government and financial center. The protest quickly became known as the Umbrella Revolution, as protesters shielded themselves from pepper spray and tear gas with […]
Top Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress is one of the many factors that negatively impacts people’s lives on almost a daily basis. This is especially true for mid-semester college students trying to balance midterms, projects, tests, extra-curricular activities, work and worrying about approaching finals. In the midst of stress people may feel hopeless; however, there […]
Brain Boggling Benefits of Bilingualism
When people are asked why learning a second language is important, some responses might be that it helps to communicate with a wider audience or it increases personal competitiveness in regards to the job market. While these still hold true, there is another reason why learning a second language is advantageous, […]
Phobias: The Science Behind Fears
Photo courtesy / Sunbelt Staffing Halloween is approaching and what could be more terrifying than an overwhelming fear that can create an inability to function normally or cause intense anxiety? For many, this is a reality. Phobias affect 8.7 percent of the adult U.S. population, according to the Anxiety and […]
Abortion Clinic Closure Takes Effect
On Oct. 2, HB 2 Fifth Circuit Supreme Court of appeals ruled in favor of the Texas HB 2 bill, which requires all abortion clinics to have ambulatory surgical centers in order to operate. The ruling shut down 13 more abortion clinics in Texas, with only 7 remaining operational, according […]
Fresh Fall Foods
umpkin pie, pumpkin empanadas and pumpkin scones. This fall fruit is enriched with vitamin C, vitamin A and folate. Pumpkin has antioxidants and iron and can help with growth, cell and fetal development. There are many healthy recipes you can make yourself during this autumn season with pumpkin. Not only […]
Why the Drinking Age Should be Lowered to 18
The drinking age for Americans should be lowered from the current age of 21 to 18. Young adults in this country should have the right to purchase and consume alcohol if they so choose. However, since President Reagan signed into law The National Drinking Age Minimum in 1987, adults 18 […]
Columbus’ Connection to the Modern Man
Even today, more than 500 years after the most important sea voyage in history, there is much to be said for the spirit of exploration that led to the discovery of the New World. Much more is still to be said for the spirit of entrepreneurship, courage and inquisitiveness. This […]
Emma Watson’s U.N. Speech
Last month, actress and U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson delivered an impassioned speech about gender equality at the U.N. Headquarters to help launch the “HeForShe” campaign. The movement aims to bring solidarity in the fight for gender equality by inviting men and boys into the conversation. I applaud Emma […]