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Qatar slanders FIFA World Cup
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Dating back 94 years in 1930, the first World Cup took place in Uruguay, launching an admirable legacy in the world of soccer. More recently, however, the legacy has been tainted with discrimination and conspiracy. During the bidding process of deciding the next host for the World Cup, Qatar bid on many innovative features,…
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Growing up Jewish during the holiday season
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Strolling through the local Target and inevitably laying my eyes on the bright, giant Christmas tree used to be my least favorite holiday occurrence. To me, it was a reminder of the pathetic one-shelf display of Hanukkah stickers that resided in the very back corner of the store. I would beg my mom to…
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Shooting makes another example for gun control
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A six-year-old student shot their teacher at a Virginia Elementary School, creating another example for why gun control and gun education at young ages is critical. On Jan. 6, Richneck Elementary teacher Abby Zwerner, 25, was intentionally shot by her student. Even at the start of a brand new year, school shootings remain a…
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Elon Musk doesn’t innovate anything
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Named 2021’s “Person of the Year” in TIME Magazine, Elon Musk has slowly but surely climbed the social ladder, now being hailed as one of the most famous and innovative people of the 21st century. His flagship businesses, Tesla and SpaceX, appear to be pioneers in their respective industries, continuing to grow. However, with…
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The complicated case of Coach Kennedy
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Bremerton High School football coach, Joseph Kennedy, recently got his job back after the Supreme Court ruled that he was unlawfully fired in 2015 for praying on the field. A lower court previously ruled that the firing was justified, before being overruled by the Supreme Court of the United States. The details of the…
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Unlocking the downfall of timed tests
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A false conception lies amongst education that students who perform faster exceed those who crack under the pressure of time limits. The limits are not only an inaccurate measure of students’ knowledge, but they also create an emphasis on memorization. In an attempt to resolve the enmity individuals have towards the limits, those who…
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Abuse recognition begins with “It Ends With Us”
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Despite the author’s personal controversies, Colleen Hoover’s depictions of abuse and gaslighting in relationships are sensitive and valid. “It Ends With Us”, a romance novel written by esteemed author Colleen Hoover, has gained delayed recognition on social media platforms in recent years due to the claim that Hoover romanticizes abuse. The abuser in the…
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Astrological signs show little significance
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In the pseudoscience astrology, the alignment of stars and planets affect a person’s life, mood and behavior. Personalized horoscopes are created by one’s birth date and make vague predictions about the future, health and success of individuals under the same astrological sign. With all the Earth’s axial changes, the accuracy of astrology has greatly…
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Growing up with the decline of movie theaters
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I saw my first movie in theaters at age five. I’m aware that’s pretty late to achieve that milestone, especially for someone as passionate about film as I am. Additionally embarrassing was the film itself, that being “Cars 2,” a monumentally stupid movie that I wholeheartedly adored. Seeing the fast movements, colorful animation and…
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“Blonde” is cruel and misconceived
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In the year 2000, author Joyce Carol Oates received criticism and praise for her controversial novel, “Blonde,” a semi-fictionalized portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. It was announced that it would be getting a feature-length adaptation, with Ana de Armas playing Monroe and Andrew Dominik set to direct. The film was released to the…