Monthly Archives: December 2014

They aren’t terrorists in far-off lands, plotting day and night to undermine America. They are unenlightened Americans. That fact only heightens the depravity of what has been done. Burning our nation’s flag has never been an appropriate way to express a grievance about any political ill even when it regards racial injustice.

Four games into the season and Academy’s bowling teams are looking great. So far, the boys have a record of four wins and one loss. The girls also have a positive record of three wins and one loss.

The Senate’s release of the brutal torture methods used by the CIA on terror suspects has outraged many people.

On Wednesday December 3rd, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), with the help of Dr. Broh, announced its plans for the school’s first “affinity time.” This will be a private meeting for LGBTQ students to discuss their lives and place within the Academy community, to find support from and ask questions of others in a similar position.…

3.4 billion people live at risk of contracting a malarial infection. In 2010, 660,000 people died from this disease, to which pregnant women are quite vulnerable, and which causes low birth weights for people in developing countries. WHO estimates that a child in Africa dies from malaria every minute.

The smell of fresh treats being baked wafting around your house is enough to get anyone into a jolly holiday mood! But sometimes things are just too complicated to make on your own, or take far too long to prepare. Simplicity is best when everyone is scrambling around to finish up holiday shopping and get…

A Staten Island grand jury did not indict Daniel Pantaleo, the officer responsible for choking Eric Garner to death in an arrest last July.

DeeDay-Countdown With a Badge (Free) allows you to count down the days to events of your choice. You select the dates or use the app’s prescheduled events that are categorized into six topics: sports, holidays, T.V. shows, events, and video games. Track your main countdown in your notification center.

Earlier today, Ohio State’s football team was named to college football’s inaugural four-team playoff, following a resounding defeat of Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Buckeyes will now face number-one seeded Alabama in a semifinal game for a chance to advance to the national championship. But what’s even more amazing than making the…

Many people enjoy going to Easton to shop or see a movie. Easton also has a decent number of restaurants. Nordstrom’s Bistro, located on the shop’s second floor, is a good place to meet a  friend and not have a conversation overwhelmed by loud music.