Category Archives: Current Events

Inconsistent

The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the tragic death of a young mother who was gunned down outside her Lexington apartment. Maryiah Coleman, 22, died at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital shortly after the shooting. Coleman was 8 months pregnant, and the … Continue reading

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Give the Guy Another Chance

When Ryan Lochte competed on “Dancing with the Stars” last night, 2 men rushed the stage to protest against Lochte. They were thwarted and taken away by the security team. Other people were gathered outside the studio to protest the … Continue reading

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Different Reactions

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has shown that he can win in the NFL. Bridgewater had made such strides recently that his team felt that their promising quarterback was ready to lead them to a deep playoff run this season. … Continue reading

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Questionable Stand

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused quite a stir by refusing to stand for the National Anthem before a recent pre-season NFL game. The reason he gave for this protest is his concern for the way minorities have … Continue reading

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Selfie-Inflicted Pain

I recently read an article that said that many Americans are suffering physically because they have been taking too many selfies. I kept looking for some hint that the article was a joke, but apparently it’s true. Those who regularly … Continue reading

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Dangerous Jump

Skydiver and stuntman Luke Aikins has made over 18,000 parachute jumps, but the jump he is planning to make today is one that will be most memorable. Aikins is scheduled to jump out of a plane from 25,000 feet without … Continue reading

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Lives Matter (Part 2)

Our nation is once again (still?) in mourning because of yet another senseless shooting. It seems like each day brings another such tragedy. One wonders if our flags will perpetually fly at half staff. I have a theory about how … Continue reading

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Lives Matter

To say that there is a lot of racial tension in our nation would be a great understatement. From questionable use of deadly force by police to the assassinations of police officers, the violence is appalling. Neither side seems to … Continue reading

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Go

Pokemon Go is the latest craze to sweep the nation. This is a game that people play on their phones, searching for animated creatures in real-world places. The game has gotten some people into trouble. Several have been asked to … Continue reading

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That Dangerous Ark!

The Lexington Herald-Leader betrayed its liberal tendencies again yesterday. Their top story on the front page was about a letter sent by the Freedom From Religion Foundation to 1,000 school districts in 5 states. This letter warned educators about taking … Continue reading

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