Photo courtesy of Eric Fenderson, Wikipedia Living in 2018, recreational marijuana use has become increasingly more controversial regarding whether it should be legal at a federal level or not. Public support of marijuana is at an all time high, with 62 percent of American voters supporting the legalization of the […]
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Ketogenic diet can be beneficial if done correctly
Photo courtesy of Popole Chien, Wikipedia The ketogenic diet is a virtually no carbohydrate food plan that puts the body into a state of ketosis, which is where your body burns fat for energy instead of carbs. Most of the keto diets, just like any other, limit the amount of […]
Trump shows insensitivity towards migrant caravan
Photo courtesy of AH8329, Wikipedia In an extreme attempt of keeping his promise to control migration and the issue of illegal immigration into the U.S, President Donald Trump ordered the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to install new barriers. On Monday, the San Ysidro border in Tijuana, Mexico, one of […]
Trudeau apologizes to Tsilhqot’in for hangings in war
Photo courtesy of Marc Carisse, Wikipedia Though George Santayana’s words have become a common saying, it’s true that “those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it,” and it’s equally true that world leaders should not distance themselves from the past. On Nov. 2, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]
Ben & Jerry’s faces backlash for political statement
Photo courtesy of Amin, Wikipedia A week before the midterms on Nov. 6, with political tensions rising as the country faced oppositions within itself, Ben & Jerry’s took it upon themselves to release a new flavor called “Pecan Resist.” The significance of the flavor was highlighted in a press release, […]
Political ads need to stop focusing on the negatives
Photo courtesy of United States Senate, Wikipedia After what seemed to be the longest campaign season ever, we can finally relish in the fact that we won’t have to see another political advertisement blowing up our televisions until the next election comes about. Many of the people running for office […]
Football coach fired a second time after player’s death
Photo courtesy of Maryland GovPics, Wikipedia Less than 24 hours after he was reinstated, DJ Durkin, the head football coach for the University of Maryland’s Terrapins, was fired after public pressure and backlash. Durkin was the coach when former player Jordan McNair, 19, collapsed during workouts and later died of […]
Warriors dominance on court thanks to talented players
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia After winning back-to-back and three of the last four NBA championships, the Golden State Warriors have cemented their legacy as one of the greatest dynasties to ever step on the court. With yet another superstar lineup, which features five-time All-Star and two-time MVP Steph […]
Zennials should be volunteering more
Photo courtesy of Jim Henderson, Wikipedia With the holiday season approaching, many people tend to get caught up in their own lives. It’s a busy time of the year with family coming over, saving up money to spend on gifts and the end of the semester approaching for college students. […]
Megyn Kelly is under fire for blackface comments
Photo courtesy of Kremlin.ru, Wikipedia On a recent segment of the “Today” show, Megyn Kelly’s comments regarding the use of blackface during Halloween resulted in her future at NBC being on the line. “Back when I was a kid, it was okay as long as you were dressing as a […]