November 28, 2012
“I am not a role model. I am not paid to be a role model. I am paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court.” Charles Barkley, the famous forward for the Phoenix Suns, revolutionized the world of sports debate in the early 1990s with this simple statement. Sports stars have long been idolized (and [...]
The lights are all coming on, the trees are going up, and the family is flying in to stay for a few days. It’s holiday time, and that means it’s time for a hefty helping of holiday stress. Holiday stress is a peculiar brand of anxiety because of its unique triggers. For many people who [...]
Continue reading …Universities across the country are leading the fight to protect the environment. This includes Weber State University, where administrators, staff and student organizations alike are trying to cut down on energy use and get a little bit greener. But there is an odd connotation to the word “green” that seems to float around — the [...]
Continue reading …Now that the fervor of election season has blown past us for a small time, the Republican Party is left licking its wounds. Many political prognosticators predicted the presidential race going to the incumbent, but the surprises came across the country in other races. And the GOP has only itself to blame. Which isn’t to [...]
Continue reading …Tuesday, Nov. 13 marked the 162nd anniversary of the birth of Robert Louis Stevenson, and it deserves just a touch of recognition. Stevenson was one of the first authors to address his books to younger readers (or, at least, the young at heart) without having to dumb down the language. He wrote classics like “Treasure Island,” [...]
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