Nation/World

Wells Fargo Unapologetic and Uncaring After Scandal

Wells Fargo Unapologetic and Uncaring After Scandal

October 7, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since its inception in 1852, Wells Fargo has been the banking hub for average Americans. The enterprise has provided dependable financial services for generations, often being recognized for three key attributes: loyalty, ardor, and honesty. After the recent revelation of the Wells Fargo “phony account” scandal, this is definitely noRead More

Snapchat Sets Sights on Spectacular Spectacles

October 7, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In a world in which wearable technology has become the future, Snapchat is the newest company to upgrade its product to this form. Snapchat is set to launch their Snapchat Spectacles sometime toward the end of 2016.  Snapchat, a form of social media that involves taking pictures and sending themRead More

Kneeling Down to Take a Stand

September 30, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

From as early as elementary school, American children are taught to stand for the national anthem. Placing a hand over one’s heart and bowing one’s head have long been synonymous with showing respect for the American flag and demonstrating that one agrees with what it and the United States standRead More

Duterte: A War Criminal in the War on Crime

September 30, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

While the recent American election cycle has been filled with surprising comments from candidates of both parties, the rhetoric has paled in comparison to outrageous statements and policies of Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte since he won the election in June 2016. Not only has the president insulted leaders from aroundRead More

Despite a Spring Chill, Apple is Ripe for Purchase

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman has always been right about one thing: value investing. Widely considered to be the new Oracle of Omaha (a nickname for legendary investor Warren Buffett), Ackman didn’t build his reputation on high-risk investments or lucky guesses. Rather, it was built due to Ackman’s eye forRead More

Marijuana, Painkillers, and Football Controversy

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Whether it be Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, or Marion Jones, the use of performance-enhancing drugs has been a huge problem in sports for a long time. It is a recurring issue, and most of the substances abused take the forms of steroids or blood doping. But a new scandal hasRead More

Do You Believe in British Miracles?

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

It was a true underdog story. Leicester City, a club which was in the second division of British soccer just two seasons ago, won the Premier League, Great Britain’s top soccer league, on Sunday, May 8. Just a season ago, the team ended the season a measly six points aboveRead More

Washington Redskins Professionalize Racism

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

One section of the Lanham Act – a 1946 act which governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition–has caused controversy for the Washington Redskins. Many people have called for the team’s offensive name to be changed, but the team owner and the franchise have long argued that the name isRead More

Hillary Clinton supports continuing many of the Obama administration’s policies.

Hillary Is The Democrats’ Realistic Candidate

April 22, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

I am a post-millennial and very progressive liberal. My beliefs most closely align with those of the Green Party, and I would not shy away from proclaiming that I am a democratic socialist. After reading the latter two sentences one would probably assume that I support Bernie Sanders in the currentRead More