This article is substantially longer than my political counterparts’. Bear with me. This will be my longest post because it sets the foundation by which I will continue my writings. I know I speak for the minority at Manual High School. Democrats and Independents, please read this opinion piece. I think that you will find it [...]
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Opinion: Bigotry in the GOP
Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are bigots. Or, at the very least, they make profoundly bigoted statements that Strom Thurmond would be happy to put on his bumper. You couldn’t possibly tell me that the notion that President Obama is the “food stamp president”, or that poor inner city kids “have no work ethic” isn’t [...]
Redeyed Reader: Unwind
U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said that children are the world’s most valuable resource and its brightest hope for the future. I have always believed this to be an uplifting message. It means that the next generation will inherit the burdens of the world, and through innovation, creativity, and intelligence, will someday succeed where [...]
Opinion: Why Obama’s SOTU doesn’t mean anything—yet
The buzz over President Obama’s State of the Union Address last Tuesday was phenomenal. Millions of Americans around the country watched as the president laid out his plans for working with Congress and essentially kicked off his re-election campaign for 2012. The address was broadcasted by all the major news stations and the topic even swept across social-networking sites like [...]
The Belief Brief: Laura Anderson and Paganism
Paganism, a polytheistic religion similar to Wicca, is based on a simple message: “If it harms none, do what you will.” Believers ascribe to the pantheons of ancient cultures, especially Rome, Egypt, and Greece. The religion’s community worship takes place through groups called covens, but its focus is largely on each believer’s individual preferences, meaning [...]
RedEyed Reader: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Most of the time we think of “the classics” as books that were created with the sole purpose of confusing us with large words we don’t understand. They are seen as novels that could only be loved by English teachers, librarians, or any person over the age of 60. But my co-blogger and I promise, [...]
Opinion: A new driver’s life-altering experience
Getting a car back in June could not have been a happier moment for me. I was one of the last of my friends to drive on my own, and the anticipation killed me. While my parents slightly disagreed, I thought I was a good driver. I didn’t speed, and I could parallel park with [...]
Giving gifts when you have no money
For some this Christmas, it may be hard to try and buy gifts for all of your friends and family; here are some ideas that will cost little to no money: Cook – cookies and other treats are almost always a welcome and desired gift for friends and family Arts and Crafts – a homemade [...]
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