Author: Erica Meline

Congress needs to address gun control problem now

Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia With the latest mass shooting taking place in Sutherland Springs, Texas, it is important now more than ever to discuss the problem with domestic abusers owning firearms. As is the case with other mass shootings, the gun lobbyists are quick to express their sympathy and offer […]

EPA proposes changes detrimental to environment

Graphic courtesy of Fry1989, Wikipedia The Environmental Protection Agency has taken another dig at the Obama Administration, recently announcing its decision to repeal emission restrictions on truck components. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt publicized his intent to repeal the rule in August after meeting with Fitzgerald Truck Sales, the largest trucking […]

ESPN should have expected the Barstool backlash

Graphic courtesy of Barstool Sports, Facebook For one Tuesday at 1 a.m., ESPN2 was officially for the boys. For now, however, the boys are going to have to just stick with Saturdays. “Barstool Van Talk,” an adaptation of Barstool Sports popular “Pardon My Take” podcast hosted by Dan “Big Cat” […]

People should be lax on what others wear for Halloween

Animation courtesy of Melissa Hillier, Flickr Cultural appropriation is the integration of a particular culture into another culture. This sociological concept typically gets brought up around this time of the year for the one holiday we all love: Halloween. Yes, it would appear that every holiday celebrated must come with […]