Sports has always had the ability to unite people; it creates a bond that connects players and fans in the pursuit of victory. According to ESPN, the NFL brought in 16.5 million viewers from all walks of life to engage in one common experience. Dan O’Brien, an Olympic gold medalist said, “The spirit of sports
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to aiming the public eye at the struggles of those who suffer from breast cancer. The hope in raising awareness is so that people will donate their time, money and other resources to help fund research and care for those who struggle with the disease. For
Net neutrality is the principle that everyone has the right to equal access to the internet. This means that internet service providers, or ISPs, are required to provide an open internet that doesn’t prioritize any users or websites over others. Net neutrality was first instituted in February 2015 under the FCC’s Title II of the
“BREAKING: Christianity ruled illegal,” “BREAKING: Malia Obama arrested with a gang of thugs in Chicago” and “BREAKING: Trump makes one phone call—Stephen Colbert fired!” were headlines on Red Info, a fake news site, according to Politico. Fake news has been talked about a lot by high profile people, the president and has been talked about
There are many different methods of learning in our modern world and today’s technology has given us access to a new way of teaching. With the surge of computers, smartphones and tablets that have been integrated into most classes, it is not a surprise that students have started taking full courses online. Most universities offer
According to the Boone Chamber of Commerce website, 1 in 6 people do not know where they will find their next meal. Among them, 1 in 4 are children. Such alarming statistics are the reason behind why food insecurity is a critical issue in Boone. Conveniently located on King Street is a community outreach in
Hugh Hefner, creator of Playboy magazine and lifestyle brand, passed away Sept. 27 at the age of 91. In his lifetime, Hefner was viewed by many as the symbol for male chauvinism, while other groups claimed he was an advocate for freedom of speech. “The joke has always been ‘I only read it for the
In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “an early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” Thoreau, along with many other naturalists, looked to the outdoors for a simpler life rather than dealing with the day-to-day stresses of the world. Although Thoreau and naturalists were around in the 19th century, being outdoors is
After the deadly Las Vegas shooting on Sunday, the U.S. government is once again under attack for its lack of regulations regarding the purchase and sale of firearms in the country. Each time a tragedy like this occurs, opposers of stricter gun laws consistently argue that it is disrespectful to bring politics into a situation
With the massive devastation of Hurricane Maria bringing the often-neglected territory of Puerto Rico into the spotlight, one of the many issues facing its nearly 3.5 million residents has finally been noticed: the Jones Act. However, the Jones Act has an impact far beyond just those in Puerto Rico; it also affects everyone in the
