Graphic courtesy of @NCAA, Twitter There has long been a debate amongst athletes, coaches and fans whether NCAA athletes should receive further compensation for their efforts throughout the season. Athletes looking to take the step from high school to college and play for a team that is a part of […]
Author: Dan Evans
Gun control needs to change before the next shooting
Photo courtesy of M&R Glasgow, Flickr Eighteen shooting incidents on school grounds in 44 days. That is 18 too many. In the days following the shooting at Stoneman Douglas that took the lives of 14 students and three staff members, I watched as my news feeds once again populated with […]
Fox News host causes outrage after Lebron comments
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia Fox News host Laura Ingraham has been under fire recently for her critical comments of NBA superstar LeBron James after he made some choice comments about President Trump. James, who appeared on an UNINTERRUPTED sports video podcast alongside fellow basketball star Kevin Durant, criticized […]
Trump’s tweet continues to damage foreign relations
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Always outspoken, President Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from getting his personal opinions out in the open. Whether it involves United States politics, foreign affairs, current events, or even threats against North Korea, he always seems to have something to […]
Statistics surface on Olympians with eating disorders
Photo courtesy of @adaripp, Twitter As National Eating Disorder Awareness week arrives, there has been a spotlight upon the world of Olympic athletes. Many individuals this past year have come forward saying they have suffered from an eating disorder, with some even dropping out of the games altogether. The National […]
Players are financially disadvantaged by franchise tag
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia The NFL’s franchise tag has become a common buffer for long-term contracts throughout the league. Each team is designated one tag per year for the option to use on a player. It’s also important to remember that when the tag is placed on a […]
Trump administration proposes to cut important budgets
Photo courtesy of Sheleah Craighead, Wikipedia This week, the Trump administration has proposed a new plan to reform and cut approximately 30 percent of the budget of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Their new plan is definitely thinking outside, or rather inside, the box. The Trump administration […]
Mercer details future plans at State of the College
Photo by Hope Patti President Mercer gave his Spring State of the College Address in Friends Hall on Wednesday, detailing various ambitions and plans that he and the administration had. Mercer opened by discussing recent comments made by President Trump’s administration regarding two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The comments […]
Valentine’s Day has turned into a consumer’s paradise
Photo courtesy of Cliff Johnson, Flickr Valentine’s Day: another excuse to buy gifts for the ones we love, and even possibly the ones we don’t. Those of us who celebrate this holiday are lavished with decadent chocolates that will only damage our New Year’s resolutions. The couples that found love […]
Cape Town prepares for their most severe drought yet
Photo courtesy of Andres de Wet, Wikipedia Cape town has often served as a haven for tourists in South Africa, as well as a lovely locale for the locals. However, this reputation threatens to be upended as the cosmopolitan area is subjected to one of the most severe droughts in […]