Category: Opinions

Last week, Indiana became the 20th state to enact a Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The law, as described by those who support it, will prevent the government from infringing on people’s ability…

There comes a time during every academic year when I completely lose motivation. Now is that time. I tend to start off the year with energy and ambition, but the pressure, workload…

“Is it a bacteria or is it a virus?” This is a common dilemma faced by many doctors daily. It’s a problem that has also led to the overuse of antibiotics in…

This week Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced that he would be running for President of the United States. Cruz is the first major candidate in the race and is considered one of…

I am the first to admit that I am a caffeine addict. Although it is hard for me to see a life without coffee or caffeine, over the past few weeks I…

The proper treatment of mental illness, both in a cultural/social sense and a medical sense, have been frequent topics of discussion in recent years. In the past, and still today, to some…

On February 24, President Christine M. Wiseman gave her fifth annual State of the University address followed by a question and answer session. Faculty, staff, and students of Saint Xavier University were…

As an avid Coca-Cola drinker, a recent study from Johns Hopkins is particularly alarming. Researchers found that the chemical process during the production of the caramel coloring used in soft drinks like…

Somewhere along the line, we are all taught to believe that someday we will find “the one”. We are told that when you meet that person, you’ll know it immediately, no doubt…

Anyone that knows me well knows that I am a sucker for the network TLC. I will admit, TLC may be home to some of the strangest reality shows that most people…