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When a hotel room becomes a stage

February 24, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

When I arrived in Kansas City on Wednesday morning, I felt like I was getting ready to see an old friend. The familiar city skyline beckoned, and the skyscrapers waved

How to Make a Timeless Wardrobe

February 24, 2017February 28, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

After watching “The Devil Wears Prada” for the millionth time, I think about how the main character, Andy, switches her wardrobe from drab to fab in a matter of seconds.

Millenials: Narcissists or Necessary Change?

February 23, 2017February 28, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

Narcissistic, ungrateful, and spoiled; is this an honest assessment of the usurping generation, or just some blown-out cliché older generations have used to shroud the unknown possibilities of the Millennials?

My Vindictive Valentine

February 23, 2017February 28, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

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

I’m Sorry for the Grief: A Letter to My Grandmother

February 22, 2017February 28, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

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

Hopeless Romance & The Search for More Than Friends

February 7, 2017February 28, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

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

Why can’t we (just) be friends?

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Pioneer Editor 0

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

Existential Blog

September 19, 2016 Pioneer Editor 0

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

Ideologue – Grant Swalwell

May 2, 2016August 1, 2016 Pioneer Editor 0

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

The Panama Papers – Grant Swalwell

April 13, 2016August 1, 2016 Pioneer Editor 0

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