Joshua Wagonblast
High expectations in the energy market predicted for the United States
The war in Iraq was said to be all about oil, oil, oil. Many were certain that the United States’ dependency on the product...
Nostalgia versus modernization: the future of the printed word
There is an indescribable feeling involved when one flips through the beige-colored pages of the printed word. The first time someone reads the black,...
Testing conflicts with educational reform
Remember STAR testing? If you’re unfamiliar with the subject, just know that there is no true incentive for a student to perform well on...
Violence abroad: using terrorism as a political game
Taking responsibility for the violence in Benghazi is like admitting fault for a bank robbery because you failed to hire enough security guards. On...
A possibility for ‘Idiocracy’ to come to life: a result of dwindling funds
There were two choices: attend a four-year college straight out of high school or spend my first two years at a local community college....
A surprising win for the elephants
The presidential debate drinking game: ever heard of it? I wouldn’t be surprised if most of the college students have, and while I am...
Letting fires die: understanding religious extremism
Flags flew at half mast recently for the latest American deaths in Libya. The inevitable and most simple question is, “Why murder?” Naturally, most...
“Breaking Bad” Review
Many people have never seen anything like it. “The Sopranos,” “The Wire,” “Six Feet Under,” “Oz“ and more have barely come close to the...