Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha were shot to death in Chapel Hill, North Carolina last week. Their deaths were incredibly tragic and are a testament to the complicated world of identity...
Saturday Night Live is turning 40 years old — meaning that it’s older than most of us. The infamous sketch comedy show began in 1975, with comedy legend cast members like John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd...
In the wake of the attack that shook Charlie Hebdo and all of France last week, France’s legislative reaction has been disappointing and counterproductive. In an effort to preserve the freedom of speech...
It is crucial that our leaders hear from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite attempts by the White House and Senate Democrats to stunt Netanyahu’s talks on negotiations with Iran, there...
Earlier this month my fellow opinion columnist Ray Paoletta offered his take on Ohio’s redistricting reform. He provided solid information and displayed an admirable desire to build a more democratic...
The Islamic State terrorist group ISIS seems to grow more violent every day. Despite United States air strikes on the group, the group has not ended the violence they cause in the Middle East. As a continued...
Last week, I wrote a column on the fact of victims in Nigeria from Boko Haram needed just as much support as the other people in the world suffering right now. Thankfully, I got an email from a reader...
This morning, President Barack Obama sent a request for authorization for military force to be used against the Islamic State. The request, an act that is within the powers of the president to use, would...
My little brother has completely ruined backyard basketball for me.Growing up, I’d frequently beat him in a one-on-one contest, and he’d beg for a rematch. After I’d say no and that I won fair and...
Another king of political satire is moving on, but this time we don’t know where he’s going next or who is coming in.Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” announced on Tuesday he would...
In light of recent events, I think it is important to turn the light back on religion. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Muslim experience in America and abroad. As a country, diversity has become...
Some people go through life feeling like things should be or just are handed to them. That mentality really needs to stop. This is one major thing I have noticed with our generation. Everyone feels entitled...
