“Dream Crazy” (Wikipedia Commons)   “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Nike must have known that as Colin Kaepernick pressed the “Tweet” button on September 3, 2018, these words would set the internet–and our world–on fire. I believe this was all part of the plan. It was February of 2013, and the San…

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence sign an Executive Order on Election Meddling. (Wikipedia) When The New York Times published an anonymous opinion piece from a senior White House official, who detailed the hidden resistance within the Trump administration on September 5, the media went wild. Backlash was swift, with many in the administration calling…

Pope Francis, under fire for promoting known perpetrator Cardianal McCarrick, bows head during a general audience. (Flickr via Catholic Church of England and Wales) Like most American Catholics, I am disgusted. I am shocked by the heinous crimes of the very men I’m supposed to look to for spiritual guidance. I am repulsed by the…

 Urban’s coaching prowess on the field is undisputed. What about his morals? (Wikiimedia Commons)   Five of head coach Urban Meyer’s core values are plastered on a wall in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center at Ohio State. The second one reads: TREAT WOMEN WITH RESPECT. Considering the chaos that has transpired within the Buckeye football program…

Chaos at Delaware County’s Door. (Pixabay) Roller-coasters. Indoor skydiving. An e-sports video-gaming arena. Sounds great, right? Not everyone, however, is on board with the business venture of Planet Oasis, a $2 billion entertainment venue project, coming to Delaware County, OH. Following the public announcement of Planet Oasis’ plans on June 28, an opposition group created…

Troy Balderson enters a campaign rally at Olentangy Orange High School. (Paul Becker via Flickr)   Shortly after the special election results from Ohio’s 12th Congressional District came in on August 7, President Trump had already taken to Twitter to congratulate Republican Troy Balderson on his “BIG” win.  In reality, Balderson’s victory was anything but. In…

Summer vacation has come to a close as quickly as ever, and like it was just yesterday a new school year lies ahead for all Vikings. The leaves are soon to fall, snow day rituals will be upon us sooner than we realize, and at the blink of an eye, Mrs. Soderberg will be dispatching…

(commons. wikipedia.org) President Trump should listen to his wife more.  Last Monday, Melania Trump, announced plans for her new platform as First Lady. Her “Be Best” campaign will focus on the mental and social health of children across America, with a particular focus on safe social media and cyberbullying.  Regarding positive social media, Trump asserted, “It…

(Wikimedia Commons)  For the past week, the announcement of a merger between cellular giants T-Mobile and Sprint has upended the telecom world. Touting improved coverage and unprecedented technology, the two corporations are rapidly moving toward realizing this partnership.  But what exactly does this mean for America’s nearly 240 million cellular consumers?  Sprint customers—specifically—could see enhanced…

Academy students gather in Senior Quad to participate in the National School Walkout. (Courtesy/Columbus Academy Twitter) After the shooting at Columbine High School nearly two decades ago, the nation went into distress. Educators, students, and parents’ worries about the safety of schools escalated. Lawmakers debated for years on end, trying to find solutions to restore…