By Apple Parry This story initially ran in Issue 6, published January 22, 2019. Today marks the 32nd day of the longest government shutdown yet, and there is no end in sight. Federal employees will not be paid until after appropriation bills, which allow government spending, are passed into…
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Letter from the Editor
Over the past twenty years, the internet has evolved from a foreign and highly technological concept to a staple part of our everyday lives. Before the popularization of social networking sites, blogging, and other forms of virtual communication, interpersonal interactions held a whole different meaning. Life without the virtual world…
February 11, 2014
By Taylor Nichols The 2014 Sochi Olympics have generated controversy and resulted in a flood of criticism aimed at the Russian government. From the indiscriminant killing of stray dogs all over the city to the unjustifiably expensive preparations Russia made for the games, many of which are still in progress,…
January 28, 2014
By Taylor Nichols In American culture today, moments of silence are few and far between. Silence is frequently interpreted to mean nothing, when in reality it can communicate far more than words could ever express. Having nothing to say can cause people to perceive that you are dumb, rude, or…