Celtic Roots Journeys From Shepherd
Last year I had the opportunity to visit Ireland, Scotland and England through the English department’s Celtic Roots program, and if you will be a Read More
Category: Commentary
Bieber Fever Attracts the Heat
Justin Bieber’s latest shenanigans have landed him a DUI charge, a possession of marijuana charge, and a nationwide petition to deport him back to Canada. Read More
Winter Storm Leaves Thousands Stranded on Roads Near Atlanta
Winter weather is commonly hard to predict. However, when mother nature does strike, people often become critical of or displeased with their local and state Read More
The Weekly Hump: Sweet Taste of Love
The weekly hump is back! And what better time to bring it back than Valentine’s week? It’s the bittersweet week that places people into two Read More
Processed Poison: When Food Kills
The numbers are sobering: “Seventy-two percent of men and 64 percent of women are overweight or obese. Approximately 32 percent of children and adolescents ages Read More
Texas Man Arrested for Warning Drivers of Speed Trap
Last October, 33-year-old Ron Martin was arrested by Frisco Texas police for standing on a highway median and holding up a sign that read “police Read More
Cruise Ship Industry Faces Scrutiny After Recent Mishaps
In recent months, the cruise ship industry has come under immense scrutiny in large part due to dangerous mishaps and safety concerns. Progress on repairing Read More
Commuting Becomes Common
To live on campus or not to live on campus, that is the question. All students must decide whether to get the full college experience Read More
Why So Serious? The Super Bowl
Every year there are 32 teams that compete against one another for the chance to win the legendary Lombardi Trophy, but in the end, only Read More
Third World America’s Trade Agreements
The corporate media would have us believe that the nation is in the midst of an economic recovery. In the shadow of the approaching mid-term Read More
The Plight of the Adjuncts
Although they do not teach classes, at most universities and four-year colleges the Presidents of those institutions are remunerated with a six-figure salary and a Read More
Sochi Winter Olympics Security in Question
In a few weeks, the 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia. The games take place Feb. 7–23, and they mark only the Read More