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Ambitions and Creative Projects

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the upcoming year. Will we return to hobbies we once cherished but have since abandoned? Will we begin volunteering in places we never expected? Will we overcome challenges thanks to new innovations in AI? These opportunities might not always be by choice; I believe that, sometimes, God presents… Read more »

What Gives?

Throughout the ages of mankind, there have been certain sagacious men and women who have made it their business to explore the fathomless depths of the most arcane and abstruse realms of knowledge. Necromancers, alchemists, the artists of the Renaissance, tantric healers, philosophers, astrophysicists, plumbers, and the guy who somehow keeps my car running, to… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Arthur C. Clarke

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Editorial—#BuyUnAmerican

It remains an open question if the 25% tariffs that have been announced so loudly today will actually happen tomorrow as has been promised.  Trump’s track record on following through with things make it anything but certain. Personally,  I’m thinking the odds are in favor of it happening, but then not lasting the full week…. Read more »

Music Review: Rise Against’s New Single “Nod”

An Image of the “Nod” Single Cover Via Loma VistaRise Against is best known for their iconic early 2000s songs that emulated much of the punk and rock scene of the time. Alongside bands like Seether, My Chemical Romance, and Green Day, Rise Against has a distinct and recognizable heavy sound with sharp guitars and… Read more »

The Anonymous Spider and its Dark Web Chatrooms

“The oldest stories ever told are written in the stars. Stories of time before man and gods, when Titans ruled the earth. The Titans were powerful, but their reign was ended by their own sons: Zeus, Poseidon and Hades.” (Clash of the Titans, 2010) Now, what the hell does Greek mythology have to do with… Read more »

The Hidden Joys of Temporary Unemployment

Opportunities abound in periods of temporary unemployment. These breaks have hidden treasures that we were meant to unveil. These breaks are a necessary part of our evolution, although employment is obviously better, carrying an even greater set of advantages, such as growth opportunities and financial benefits. I am about to go into a job interview… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name: Pattison Media Equity Scholarships Sponsored by:  Pattison Media Deadline:  February 21, 2025 Potential payout:  $2,500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen and a resident of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba, and must be attending on a full-time basis, a post-secondary institution in a recognized Journalism program. Preference will be given… Read more »