Adam Griffin Staff Writer George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 at Pope’s Creek, Va. He was born to a middle-class Virginia planter family with older brothers who were educated in England. Washington lost his father when he was only 12 years old, and the financial strain it placed on his family prevented him from going to college. His stunted education plagued him … Continue reading George Washington, the young man
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last week, the U.S. national debt eclipsed $19 trillion. As Donald Trump would say, that’s huge! But unlike Trump’s antics behind a podium, this is no laughing matter. Instead, our spiraling fiscal situation is, perhaps, the greatest threat to our country. In fact, when one examines the debt to GDP ratio — which is, probably, the most effective measuring tool at … Continue reading Bernie Sanders will bankrupt the U.S.
Spencer Schneier Staff Writer Energy is arguably the most important element of modern society. There is a direct relationship between humanity’s ability to utilize energy and its ability to grow and develop. If you reject this notion, I would suggest you stop reading here, because you should go read a history textbook instead. Getting that out of the way, energy is currently at … Continue reading The world should embrace free-market energy alternatives
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor Let’s go over the style stars of the 50th Super Bowl. While Lady Gaga has toned town her outlandish style, her outfit by no means qualifies as “normal” — and I am more than okay with that. Most people wouldn’t use anything in the realm of normal to describe a red sequin Gucci suit, but her custom-made ensemble is just … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities
Quinn Hunter Senior layout Editor Taylor Swift. How do I even begin to explain Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift is flawless. She has seven Grammys and a white Audi. I hear her legs are insured for $40 million. She does car commercials in China. Her favorite movies are from Disney. She met Ed Sheeran at an award show and he told her she was pretty. She … Continue reading The debate of a generation: Taylor Swift or nah
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Cyclothymia is a rare mood disorder in which the patient experiences emotional highs and lows. The symptoms are similar to those of bipolar disorder, but they are less severe. If you have cyclothymia, you can generally still operate in your daily life, though some days not as well as others. The unpredictable nature of a cyclothymia patient’s mood swings may … Continue reading Mental Health: Cyclothymia
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer Boko Haram has been a growing terrorist threat over the past few years. Its activities have focused mainly on Nigeria and its border states: Chad and Cameroon. Its recent attacks in Dalori and Walonri led to a conservative estimate of 86 deaths and numerous injuries. These attacks have been a stark warning to governments that military action alone … Continue reading Boko Haram and the failure of the West
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Since the beginning of last semester, the entire western world has been divided over how to effectively deal with the migrant crisis currently engulfing Europe and the Middle East. Here in the U.S., we have been largely shielded from any real responsibility regarding the acceptance of refugees; however, this lack of involvement has not spared our country from engaging … Continue reading The United States should deal with refugees humanely
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer The European Union has been, overall, a successful endeavor in uniting the majority of European countries and avoiding another major war in the post World War II era. Free trade has indubitably been a beneficial policy for the majority of EU nations, and for a while the Eurozone—the countries using the Euro—seemed to be a force to be … Continue reading The European Union: Is it a ticking time bomb?
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor When is the last time that you tried something new? If you had to think for more than five seconds to answer my question, then I strongly suggest you rethink your life choices. You don’t have to risk your life in order to change it. May I suggest a change of hairstyle? Now, if you know me, you’ve realized … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities
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