Point of View

Divorce Can Be Devastating

UNITED STATES—Let’s talk about an issue that I think should be discussed a lot more in today’s society than we discuss: divorce. Divorce is something many people have encountered, while others come from families of divorce. Back in the days the idea of a divorce was second nature; it was something that people were expected not to do. If...

A Solemn Mental State

UNITED STATES—The mind can be a crazy thing. Our thoughts are sometimes active 24/7 and because of that for many of us it’s difficult to have a moment of peace, of silence of pure bliss if you want to call it. However, lately, my mind has been working overload, and I mean overload. Constant worries about work, about school,...

Terrorism Strikes Again Overseas

UNITED STATES—Yesterday was a difficult day for many Americans, many people across the world. After hearing about the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena after an Ariana Grande concert in the United Kingdom I was left numb. I couldn’t do anything, but sit and watch the TV screen to get updates on the incident, what transpired, how many were...

“American Idol” Returns?!

UNITED STATES—I honestly cannot believe that the hit reality competition series “American Idol” which was cancelled by the FOX network after airing for nearly 15 seasons. Well, it only took a year for another network to pick-up the hit series, however, the question of the hour remains: do we really need it? My personal thoughts, I don’t think so....

The Firing Of FBI Director James Comey

UNITED STATES—It’s probably the biggest news story of the week, well the past 7 days to be honest. I had planned to talk about this issue last week, but I decided to let things simmer a bit and really take in what has transpired. However, the firing of FBI Director James Comey by President Donald Trump has everyone, and...

Graduation Has Arrived, Now What?!

UNITED STATES—It’s that time of year people: graduation season! So many of us are graduating or attending ceremonies for friends and family who have accomplished a big feat. Rather its preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high school, college or graduate school, it’s a happy occasion. However, the focus of this column is focused on what transpires for those graduating from...

Healthcare 101

UNITED STATES—For years we have had this ongoing debate between Republicans and Democrats about the issue of healthcare and health insurance in the United States of America. I mean I’ve echoed the issue so many times it has tied knots in my brain. Like can’t we already come to a compromise and utilize a methodology similar to what is...

Career Trajectory

UNITED STATES—All of our lives, we are asked that perennial question: what do you want to do when you grow up? That dream job changes quite a bit as we age, but at some point we nail down our options to 1-2 careers. Now, you’ve graduated from college, so what do you do? If only it was that easy....

Dangers Of A Writer’s Strike

UNITED STATES—Some of you may know, some of you may not, but a day of reckoning could occur in the entertainment industry that could have ripple effects on the world of television and film as we know it. A writers strike could be looming for the Writer’s Guild of America. Strikes are rare in the industry, but they have...

Is It Safe To Fly?

UNITED STATES—Man, it seems like ever since the United Airlines debacle we are hearing about a new incident involving the friendly skies every single week. I mean either there is some illness going around or people are literally finding ANY opportunity to present to place any of the major airline companies in a negative light. First, we heard about...