When the Founding Fathers drafted the constitution in 1787, they envisioned a country where individual liberties and fundamental freedoms were deemed an inalienable right by virtue of citizenship to all Americans. These rights included freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of speech and to peacefully express [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8. With the pandemic throwing our world into a tailspin, being carried out on the backs of essential workers, women have dominated the ranks. Not only were women essential to the pandemic response they [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Over the past few weeks the world’s gaze has shifted toward Ukraine as Russia launched a full-scale invasion into their fellow post-Soviet state. Suggestions of WWIII have swirled about social media, but this isn’t the first time Russia has invaded Ukraine. Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has been harassing [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]On a recent visit to the Iowa DOT’s Cedar Rapids License Station, I couldn’t help noticing the people blocking foot traffic and struggling to sign in using the relatively new kiosks – I was one of those people. The sign-in desk, with its accompanying helpful DOT employee had, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The college basketball season is winding down and that means one thing, March Madness is starting. From the most diehard college basketball fan to the casual viewer, everyone’s attention is turned to filling out a bracket. I’ll share my thoughts on what underdog team I could see making [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I am going home to Des Moines to spend time with my friends and family, and going to a concert.” “It will be the first actual day off I have had since about Jan. 14, so I am going to turn my alarm clock from on to off.” [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“It depends on the movie. Certain movies that are really interesting, like ‘Marvel,’ I will definitely go to the theaters since I know there will be outtakes at the end. Otherwise, I usually wait to watch them at home.” “I much prefer being at home. The food [Continue Reading »]
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So, you have decided to cut the coffee habit, or perhaps you are simply curious about the alternatives to bean juice. Regardless of the reason for reading, this article will give you something interesting to sip on. Before we get into this list there needs to be a [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Many people nowadays like to skip the movie theater and cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie. Before streaming, Wi-Fi, and even TV people would line the streets waiting to get into the most recent blockbuster movie to watch. It was a culture, the American [Continue Reading »]
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Although mid-terms won’t happen until November, it is not too early to start looking at candidates and it is important for students to not forget about the local candidates on the ballot. Most voters go out to the ballot box with a rough idea of which party [Continue Reading »]
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