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6 Lesser-Known Historical Sites in Rome 0
- History
- February 1, 2016
In my junior year of college, I had the fortune of studying abroad in Rome for six months, which afforded me enough time to wander the city and visit many of its sites. I of course saw the most visited sites in Rome: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel, and the
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How Should We Interpret a Rise in Euthanasia?0
- Culture
- February 1, 2016
BioEdge reports that legal acts of euthanasia have risen each year since Belgium’s right-to-die law was passed in 2002. 2013 saw the total jump to 1816. In 2014, it was 1924. And the figures for last are 2021 acts of euthanasia. What’s going on? It’s unlikely that the increase can be accounted for by a
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Iowa: Who do you think will win?0
- Politics
- February 1, 2016
Obviously, the 2016 presidential election campaign season has already been a doozy. Donald Trump has shocked all of the usual pundits by climbing to the top of the polls and seemingly is staying there. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz is nipping at his heels trying to take the lead. On the Democrat side, Bernie Sanders has risen
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School: No more Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas 0
- Culture
- January 29, 2016
Bruce Vento Elementary School, a public school in St. Paul, MN, is planning to end traditional school holidays according to the Star Tribune: “Celebrations of Valentine’s Day and the other ‘dominant holidays’ are ending at one St. Paul elementary school, according to a letter from the principal addressed to families. Principal Scott Masini of Bruce
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Mississippi Might Bring Back the Firing Squad 0
- Politics
- January 29, 2016
Mississippi is in a bind. Apparently, it needs to find other ways to execute death row inmates. According to the Huffington Post, due to a shortage of lethal injection drugs, Mississippi’s attorney general is asking that the state be allowed to execute people by firing squad, electrocution, hanging or nitrogen gas when the drugs are
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Medical Doctor: 3 Ways to Avoid Raising Disrespectful Brats 0
- Culture
- January 29, 2016
If you’ve noticed an increase in children’s disrespect for parents and other adults lately, you’re not alone. Dr. Leonard Sax has particularly experienced this problem in his medical practice. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Dr. Sax notes: “I wrote about an office visit with a 10-year-old boy who is sitting and playing
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