Jeffrey Grimm

Death Penalty Looms For Fort Lauderdale Shooter, Which Has A Problematic Past [Opinion]

The death penalty may be looming for Esteban Santiago, who killed 5 people at the Fort Lauderdale airport baggage claim. The shooting also consisted of many others wounded, leading to another atrocity in a long line of attacks that have transpired over the past couple of decades. The allegiance and curiosity of terrorist groups, most […]

7y ago

amanda nunes|gina carano|mma|ronda rousey|ufc

UFC’s Ronda Rousey Is A Shining Example Of Sexism

UFC’s Ronda Rousey was knocked out in 48 seconds by Amanda Nunes in a failed attempt to reclaim the bantamweight title at UFC 207. Rousey was paid three million dollars for the fight, showing how large of a draw she was for being merely a contender to the belt. It is interesting to dissect the […]

7y ago

Hamas|Hezbollah|israel|jerusalem|Palestine

Jerusalem ‘Terrorist’ Attack, Killing Four, Shines Light On The Misunderstanding Of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [Opinion]

A “terrorist” attack took place in Jerusalem killing four Israeli soldiers. A truck plowed into a group of soldiers on a popular meeting area, which also injured 15 others. Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to label this as a terrorist attack even though an investigation is ongoing. There are many elements at play in regards to […]

7y ago

Colin Kaepernick|nfl|San Francisco

Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Shows How News Can Fade And Perspectives Remain

Colin Kaepernick protested the national anthem by sitting on the bench while the rest of his teammates stood. Initially this wasn’t noticed by the public, but with the ever-increasing eye that technology has wrought, it wasn’t long before Kaepernick’s actions were caught. Such a controversial move may leave one to believe that a player may […]

7y ago

abraham lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Signed The Emancipation Proclamation 154 Years Ago Today

Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The details behind this decree are actually little more nuanced than one might think. Lincoln did not initially aim his fight towards southern slavery, but rather stated his intent for the preservation of the Union. My paramount object in this struggle is to save the […]

7y ago

Carrie Fisher|star wars

Carrie Fisher, Dead At 60, Should Be Remembered For Mental Health Advocacy Above All [Opinion]

Carrie Fisher, dead at 60, has plenty of accomplishments for which she should be recognized. Fisher was most well known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Additionally, she used her fame to become a successful writer, picking apart the inconsistencies and absurdities of the Hollywood industry. However, Carrie Fisher’s most […]

7y ago

NBA

Adam Silver: NBA Commissioner Leads The Nation’s Most Progressive Sports League

Adam Silver, NBA’s commissioner, has continued the upward trajectory of progressive action within his organization. When many leaders of sports tend to shy away from such topics as social issues and race, Silver isn’t afraid to lean into these issues. Our current political climate has brought upon a set of new challenges while we transition […]

7y ago

college football|ncaa

College Football Playoff: Hypocrisy And The NCAA

The College Football Playoff edges closer every day. The shiny production and high stakes create an aura around one of the NCAA’s most popular events. However, there is an underbelly to this phenom that Mark Emmert and his counterparts hope you continue to ignore. While college football becomes an even bigger enterprise, along with its […]

7y ago

hillary clinton

Hillary Clinton Voters Embrace Obstructionism

Hillary Clinton voters have recently been documented as embracing the obstruction of Donald Trump’s policies rather than accepting current political norms in a new poll. Fifty-four percent of Clinton voters agreed that the main priority under a Trump presidency is for his opponents to do everything they can to stop his policies from becoming validated. […]

7y ago

middle east|terrorism

Attacks On Jordan Police Leave 10 Dead, At Least 27 Injured

Jordan experienced a series of assaults today. The attacks left seven police officers, two Jordanian citizens, and one tourist dead. There were also 27 people injured. With several attacks taking place, there is apparent suspicion of an organized attack on state officers and citizens. In a combination of ambush tactics, attacks were led out in […]

7y ago

Aviation|connecticut|North Carolina|ohio

The Wright Brothers: First To Fly?

On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers were credited with the first flight on record (113 years ago today). Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the brothers flew their aircraft 120 feet over a span of 12 seconds. This historical moment has been a boon for the small town, becoming a popular tourist destination for aerophiles. […]

7y ago

Donald Trump

KKK Denies ‘White Supremacy’ Label Ahead Of Trump Rally

The current divisive political and social climate in the United States has led to groups like the KKK to become encouraged about spreading their message. Although the KKK may be more outspoken now than in recent years past, they still shy away from the label of being white supremacists. Contrarily, the KKK’s official creed lends […]

8y ago

Donald Trump|Steve Bannon|Texas A&M

Normalizing Richard Spencer [Opinion]

Since Trump’s victory in the presidential election, one of the main benefactors has been Richard Spencer and his movement of white supremacy. Spencer is another who flies his flag under the alt-right umbrella, cloaking his intentions of white male nationalism. Alt-right has become a ubiquitous phrase for this type of social perspective as it offers […]

8y ago

Donald Trump|matt lauer|today show|Twitter

Donald Trump And Matt Lauer Spar Over Twitter

Donald Trump has certainly been a controversial figure since his decision to run for president of the United States. He has galvanized a demographic of this country that previously operated in the shadows and has stubbornly stuck to a message that has further divided the American people. One of Trump’s main outlets for iterating his […]

8y ago