Political Pabulum: Congressional firefight targets assault weapons
The “big guns” in Congress want the real big guns off the shelves, according to the new Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 introduced by the Democratic Senate late last month.
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The “big guns” in Congress want the real big guns off the shelves, according to the new Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 introduced by the Democratic Senate late last month.
Over time, hip-hop has become a popular scapegoat when incidents involving gun violence get national attention. The issue of gun violence in hip-hop involves broader understanding of the culture in which the genre originated.
A regular trip to the doctor includes sitting in a waiting room for an hour (after the scheduled appointment), being weighed and measured and waiting for a brief examination from the doctor to say, “You’re healthy and free to go.”
Bananas Foster is a yummy dessert which originally came from New Orleans and is so easy to make even if you are not the greatest cook!
You know what grinds my gears?
It had only been four months since the final installment of the Twilight Saga was released in theaters, which concluded one of the highest grossing film franchises in history.
Reboots are the downfall of modern cinema.
In his fourth State of the Union address last Tuesday, Feb. 12, President Barack Obama said the state of the union is good, though the unity of the state is still up for debate.
Odd Future fans finally got the news they have been waiting for from the group’s lead man, Tyler the Creator, for more than two years. Tyler’s third album, “Wolf,” will be released on April 2.
You know what grinds my gears?
The key to really enjoying a movie is to not have any expectations. In December when “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” was released, I was disappointed because my expectations were so high.
February is the shortest and most romantic month of the year. February is also the month of love, and what is the symbol of love? A heart.
Living in America, it seems that everyone has high blood pressure.
Nobody likes tests. It does not matter if it is a math test, a test for a job or a test for a health problem. Nobody likes tests; except doctors.
Feb. 6, marked the 10-year anniversary of the release of 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” one of hip-hop’s most significant albums.
College sports tend to set the bar higher for fans, as they bring something professional sports cannot bring — sheer passion. They do not play for money or fame; they simply play for the love of the game.
Headlines on Capitol Hill sounded more like Ian Fleming espionage novels this week as a leaked memo over drone assassinations surfaced just in time for the confirmation hearing of CIA director nominee John Brennan.
You know what grinds my gears?
Super Bowl week is like Christmas season for the sports media. There is so much media attention for one game. People will argue whether it should get the attention that it gets. With Super Bowl XLVII just coming to a close, we discuss whether it really lived up to all the hype.
You know what grinds my gears? How boring it is in Shippensburg.