Column: Unhappy satisfaction
Ah, the Olympics. It’s such a curious biennial occasion. I’m so split on my opinion of it. On one hand, I love the international competition. It’s entertaining and a bit […]
Tag: North Korea
Feature: The sport of politics
The year was 1987 and Seoul, South Korea, was gearing up to host the 1988 summer Olympics. Just months earlier, South Koreans demanded a removal of the country’s authoritarian regime […]
Nuclear horizons — Nuclear hostility seems to rule the world, and we should recognize that
As tempers flare, fire and fury seem inevitable. In early August, the ever-so-subtle President Donald Trump delivered a clear proclamation of intent regarding the nuclear-armed nation of North Korea. “North […]
I miss George Bush — George W. Bush’s presidency was marked by moral clarity
George W. Bush distinguished between good and evil in no uncertain terms, and urged Americans to do good. On the evening of the 9/11 attacks, Bush said, “America was targeted for […]
This year’s campaigns in the 2016 presidential race ignore logic, reason
Amidst the raucous presidential debates, vicious campaigns and utter turmoil in the 2016 presidential election, reason martials my will to vote. Shakespeare wrote, “Things growing are not ripe until their […]
The unique voices of artists play a significant role in society
The world is filled with an indefinite amount of art. Art can be obvious, and contemporary life thrives on its popularity. Young people spend hours every day consuming media. Much […]
Movie meltdown
Making a mountain out of ‘The Interview’ Seth Rogen and James Franco’s latest comedy, “The Interview,” revolves around a broadcast journalist, played by Franco, who lands an interview with North Korea’s controversial leader Kim Jong-un, and his subsequent recruitment by […]