Joshua Wagonblast
Where has all the money gone? The reasons behind the gridlock in Washington
Right now, the public should be shouting at the politicians, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Apparently this is impossible for Democrats and...
“Shameless: The American Dream” Review
This week’s episode of Showtime’s hit comedy “Shameless” began with the best of intentions. Unfortunately, the first 20 minutes or so of “The American...
Obama’s binders full of men: is there a lack of women in the White...
Plenty of critics, reporters and columnists believe that President Barack Obama has surrounded himself with too many white men in his cabinet. Ruth Marcus,...
“Shameless: El Gran Canyon” Review
When we last left Showtime’s wildly obscene series “Shameless,” the Gallaghers were entrapped within a vicious circle of insane antics. In the past, the...
Society’s indisputable need for the new driverless cars
I can recall when my family used to bicker about no longer being able to talk on their cell phones while driving—until they bought...
In mass shootings, are firearms the real problem?
When tragic shootings like the one at Columbine High School in 1999 occur, the public immediately debates the subject of gun control. Recently, the...
“Django Unchained” Review
Anyone who has seen the first 10 minutes of “Inglourious Basterds” knows how talented Academy Award-winning actor Christoph Waltz is. The film’s success was...
Rumor versus reality: has crime really ravaged UC Riverside?
Have you ever wondered where crime is the worst? Well, if you are unfamiliar with the college community of Isla Vista (a popular residence...
“Killing Them Softly” Review
I had very high expectations for director/screenwriter Andrew Dominik’s new film “Killing Them Softly” (based on the 1974 novel “Cogan’s Trade” by George V....
The Middle East: taking a turn for the worse
The bombing needs to stop. For anyone unaware of the protestors at the Bell Tower lately, this is the phrase that has been glued...