Facebook should be seen as valid means of exposure to issues
At its inception, Facebook was strictly a collegiate venture. It was originally created with a malicious intent in mind when people were asked to compare two photos and choose which…
One can overcome writer’s block by using own voice
Writer’s block is kind of a funny thing, because whenever I have it, I don’t have the absence of ideas, I instead have an overwhelming amount of words coursing through…
The term ‘millennial’ should not be an insult
In the age of social media, no one has to look too hard to come across an unprecedented amount of opinions against a certain group of people who were born…
Seasonal Affective Disorder can be treated, but should be taken seriously
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a form of depression that regularly occurs during fall and through winter due to the changes in the season. According to the Mayo Clinic,…
Continuous additions to world of ‘Harry Potter’ cause mixed feelings
Last weekend I saw a trailer on television for the new "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" movie, the latest film installment in the Harry Potter world created by…
Campaign season has turned ugly, is no longer about being informed
There have been no shortage of words and opinions written, screamed, turned into memes or sprayed menacingly onto burned buildings about the 2016 presidential election. In fact, the overwhelming amount…
Zodiac signs not to be taken as accurate descriptions of others
Scorpio season is finally upon us, which means that I have begun to fantasize about my birthday cake, one of my favorite pastimes.
National Pizza Month, while unnecessary, is a good excuse to chow down
It is finally the time of year for Americans to celebrate the best holiday of all. No, not Halloween, National Pizza Month!
‘A Prairie Home Companion’ continues to be an influence
The deep voice, and sometimes the nose breathing, of radio show host, musician and author Garrison Keillor has been a soundtrack to my childhood ever since I could remember, even…
Applefest offers food, music and autumn colors
It is common knowledge that Americans have the least, and take the least amount of, vacation days than almost any other country in the world. I firmly believe that there…