I’ve already spoken about climate change in the past, and I’m sure people are sick of the topic. I know I am, mostly because it shouldn’t really be a topic of debate. Now, this isn’t going to be an article talking at you about climate change and how it’s ruining the world, et-cetera, et-cetera. Instead, you’re going to hear about some current events that, while … Continue reading Climate Who?
Who are you? What is your identity? There are numerous ways one can go about answering these questions. Maybe you thought of some of the following examples: “I am a good student…a charismatic person…an athlete…a singer…a trustworthy friend…poor…somebody who has achieved a lot…” These examples all share one thing, they are temporary characteristics. If you define yourself as a basketball player, then who are you … Continue reading Choosing An Eternal Identity
Here is a maxim for your everyday life: always be discreet. All of you who are reading this and smirking, I bet I can guess a handful of things you are thinking about doing discreetly. But I promise none of them are related to what I am about to discuss. Because it is one of our pillars, there is a large and determined presence for … Continue reading Always Be Discreet
I’m a busy person. I participate in a number of extracurricular activities outside of my basic coursework and as I move through college that basic load just seems to get heavier and heavier. This particular semester, I have a number of classes that I would describe as “assignment-heavy.” These are the classes that expect you to complete assignments and turn them in nearly daily – … Continue reading Work Your Hobbies Back Into Your Life
The death penalty is always a touchy subject. Death in general tends to evoke discomfort in a lot of people. It makes sense, we’re mortal creatures, and we like living, so dying isn’t really something we want at the moment. We literally try to extend our lives for as long as we possibly can to escape death. Don’t worry, though. This isn’t going to be … Continue reading The Death of Executions?
If you have spent any of time driving you know there are some bumpy roads out there. You might also be aware of the detours we are forced to take from time to time. Road conditions are rarely perfect. Things happen on the road that can make driving difficult, even unenjoyable. This is true in life as well. Even though there can be plenty of … Continue reading Bumps in the Road
I’m sure the title of this column caught your eye, and whether or not you agree with the statement, I’m glad you’ve decided to read my thoughts. Pick up a copy of Nietzsche’s The Gay Science or Thus Spake Zarathustra to figure out the significance of it. When one thinks of a philosopher, they usually picture a shoeless man wandering around bothering people with huge … Continue reading “God is Dead.” Philosophy is not.
The issue of net neutrality has been an ongoing issue for a long time, but people seem to forget about it, at least people around our age. It was frightening because this was going to affect everyone in the United States and how the internet was used in the future. The existence of net neutrality is the cornerstone of freedom on the internet and world-wide … Continue reading Net Neutrality Upheld!
Too many people these days allow themselves to become distracted. There are numerous different things that divert our attention from the pressing and important issues on our plate. We have our phones, which we check every five minutes. When we’re not on our phones, we’re on our laptops surfing the web, or mindlessly watching the newest episode of some show on Netflix. The premise of … Continue reading Get After It
We can all recall an instance when time fooled us; when we thought the moment would last just a bit longer and that ultimately, time would not apply to our circumstances. Only then the moment would end, the window of opportunity would close, and we would find ourselves defeated and disappointed that we would allow ourselves to forget this simple law of nature, in which … Continue reading A Recipe for Boldness
