Tag: OpEd

Ohio Governor DeWine Wishes He Could Turn Back Time on Sports Betting Decision

Ohio Governor DeWine Wishes He Could Turn Back Time on Sports Betting Decision

Mike DeWine, the Governor of Ohio, has made it clear that he regrets his decision to vote for the legalization of sports betting in Ohio back in 2021. His statements expressing his regret seem to come after two members of the Cleveland Guardians and a guard for the Miami Heat were caught in separate sports […]

Court Decision Clears Comey and NY Attorney General of Criminal Charges

Court Decision Clears Comey and NY Attorney General of Criminal Charges

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. The decision basically rejects the Trump administration’s attempt to go after two of its major critics. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie concluded […]

Thanksgiving Politics, Potential Arguments Around the Table

Thanksgiving Politics, Potential Arguments Around the Table

With Thanksgiving being just a day away, many Americans are getting prepared to reunite with their family and share a Thanksgiving dinner together. However, with Thanksgiving comes meeting your more unfamiliar family members and the dreaded “political” discussions. This year, however, according to a recent poll of over a thousand Americans, most people are not […]

The Messy Reality of Seasonal Wardrobe Swaps

The Messy Reality of Seasonal Wardrobe Swaps

Seasonal wardrobe swaps sound simple in theory. I mean, think about it: you just pack away the clothes from the season you’re not in anymore and unpack the ones you are, right? In reality, it’s just pure chaos falsely labeled under the name of “organization.”  First, there’s the sheer amount of stuff you have to go through […]

Trump Opposes FCC Raising 39% TV Ownership Cap

Trump Opposes FCC Raising 39% TV Ownership Cap

There has been discussion lately that the FCC might potentially raise or remove its current limit of 39% when it comes to how many households a station can broadcast to. President Donald Trump has spoken about the possible change and has supported not changing the regulation if it would allow the “expansion of the fake […]

Guns N’ Roses Announce Massive Tour and Two New Songs

Guns N’ Roses Announce Massive Tour and Two New Songs

In a recent announcement from the famous American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, they have revealed more than 60 tour dates to take place during 2026. Additionally, they have also announced that they will be releasing two new songs that will come out by the end of 2025. Ever since former band members Duff […]

DOGE Comes to a Close

DOGE Comes to a Close

After 10 months of operation, the Department of Government Efficiency, more commonly known as DOGE, has officially been closed and is no longer in operation. The department, initially founded by Elon Musk in a cooperative effort with President Donald Trump, was created to help reduce government spending and remove inefficiencies. DOGE was created by Donald […]

The Struggle of Deciding Between E-Books and Physical Books

The Struggle of Deciding Between E-Books and Physical Books

The choice between reading an e-book and a physical book can feel a bit dramatic sometimes. While e-books offer convenience due to the ability to store them in your house and travel with them, physical books provide more sensory experiences that e-books can’t. This makes every reading session a tough decision between the two.  The […]

“Practical Magic” and the Art of Sisterhood

“Practical Magic” and the Art of Sisterhood

There’s something so powerful within movies that use themes like sisterhood, especially when they include literal magic. Films like Practical Magic are more than just entertainment to put on when Halloween comes around. They’re a representation of how female relationships can be supportive and give you strength during the hardest times.  In movies like these, the bonds […]

Stop Killing Games Initiative Receives Massive Support, Developers at Risk of Breaking Laws

Stop Killing Games Initiative Receives Massive Support, Developers at Risk of Breaking Laws

In Europe, concerns have been raised regarding the legality of shutting down video games without offering methods to restore functionality to consumers, rendering them inaccessible to purchasers. Actions like this may be in violation of the consumer protection law and could have massive consequences going forward for video game developers. One Labor MP, Mark Sewards, […]

A New Kansas University Initiative Will Help Athletes Train Smarter

A New Kansas University Initiative Will Help Athletes Train Smarter

Recently, the University of Kansas (KU) has launched a new initiative that will help high school athletes in Kansas train in a smarter and healthier way. KU had 30 student-athletes from Bonner Springs High School come on campus for a test of the university’s new Sports Translational Research for Improved Development and Excellence program, also […]

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