When it comes to the subject of gun control in the United States, my personal views had been largely shaped by a man named Joseph Story. He was an Associate Supreme Court Justice from 1811 to 1845, and he recorded his views on the Second Amendment in “Commentaries on the Constitution.” He began by defending the wisdom of a militia as “the natural defense of a free country … [Read more...] about Guns don’t kill people, but they sure make it easy
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Living Abroad: Amber goes to Italy!
*Actual conversation between friends* "What should we do next weekend?" "Wanna go to Italy?" "Absolutely." With minimum planning, but maximum anticipation, I grabbed a few necessities: pajamas, toothbrush, OPI's new pink glitter nail polish just in case my new mani chipped (hey, I never claimed to be the world's most practical packer) and off we went. In just 3 hours, we … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: Amber goes to Italy!
When you are blue, check the view
Aloof, dissatisfied and plotting revolt, these brave students stand steadfast and stubborn. Unwilling to move, the students reprove the mail clerk who dared to blunder. Now, villain! What have you to say about these queues, the likes of which we all refuse? Is there any punishment that you do not deserve? We have been waiting here a full 15 minutes, the nerve! From the … [Read more...] about When you are blue, check the view
Staff Editorial: Dear America, we plead the first
As Americans, we are protected by the Constitution and its amendments in a way that no other country in the world can equal. Freedom of the press and freedom of speech are inalienable rights that our society has guarded fiercely and that we hold as sacred. It is true that we are able to publish content as we please, but that is not to say this freedom is not without … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dear America, we plead the first
Nam Nam Knows Best: Get Off My Track
Get off my track. You don’t belong there. Those white lines painted cleanly along the red gravel? Those white lines were painted for me. And the lone spin bike tucked away in the corner? That spin bike was tucked away for me. The track is mine and you can’t have it. And yes I am in kindergarten (I told you—sharing is not my strong point). But it’s not just the … [Read more...] about Nam Nam Knows Best: Get Off My Track