Blogs
My Vindictive Valentine
Romance, red roses, and chocolates coaxed lovers into spending their cash earlier last week. Valentine’s Day has been a lasting custom in American society since as early as the 17th... Read More →
I’m Sorry for the Grief: A Letter to My Grandmother
For the first time in my life, I dreaded going back home. I was working at the time. I stood inside the Oklahoma State Capitol getting pictures of the State... Read More →
Trae Young: Oklahoma awaits highly sought point guard’s decision
On Monday, Norman North High School’s star point guard Trae Young received his McDonald’s All American Jersey. Young is coming off a 62-point outing against Edmond Memorial – an Oklahoma record... Read More →
Hopeless Romance & The Search for More Than Friends
Two red Rubbermaid coolers sit on top of an apartment counter. Red Solo cups decorate the surrounding area in the sloppiest way possible. Neon lights on either side of me... Read More →
Why can’t we (just) be friends?
After spending nineteen years in the world, I’ve found my place in various social circles, made plenty of acquaintances and called many people my friends. When I think of those... Read More →
The American protest song: the history and the evolution
Call it an anthem for an ailing nation. A ballad for the disenfranchised. A hymn from those deemed unholy – Call it the protest song. Kierston White is a Nursing... Read More →
Existential Blog
In between the day’s routine distractions, I have these moments where I look at my hands, and I remember what I am. I remember that I am a blood filled... Read More →
Ideologue – Grant Swalwell
The only way to keep your mind open enough to process the current events of the day is to avoid isms — ideology is a snapshot of what someone thinks... Read More →
The Panama Papers – Grant Swalwell
The Panama Papers have not resulted in enough governments falling but they present an interesting news story. No one is surprised the wealthy and powerful steal, launder, and use taxpayer... Read More →
No True Scotsman – Grant Swalwell
Liberal Islamophobia is more demeaning compared to other flavors. Can you imagine dedicating your life to a cause, only to have the people you’ve sworn Jihad upon to blame themselves?... Read More →
