This is a research paper written by Matthew E. Semrau in June of 2010. You are free to use this article as long as proper citation and attribution are given. Should you plagiarize this article (use it as your own for school, profit, etc) you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Video Games are bad for you? That’s [...]
Video Games: Source of Violence or He...
This is a research paper written by Matthew E. Semrau in June of 2010. You are free to use this article as long as proper citation and attribution are given. Should you plagiarize this article (use it as your own for school, profit, etc) you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Video Games are bad for you? That’s [...]
Conspiracy Theory: I’m Not Worr...
(Photo: ranma_tim @ flickr.com)“from behind my computer I’m not going to be able to discern the truth”
Conspiracies are plentiful nowadays. Some of them are crazy, others have some sense of truth. Ultimately, I try not to think about them. Some may say that I’m choosing to be ignorant, and, maybe I am. But here is how [...]
Associated Press (AP): Illegal vs. Un...
A topic of disgust (and discussion) in conservative circles lately is the new Associated Press (AP) guidelines on how news sources should refer to those who have immigrated illegally. As a student of journalism, this is an issue I found troubling. How can I report the truth if I’m being told to censor the truth?
Immigrating Illegally
So [...]
Some thoughts on traditional marriage
If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are you’ve noticed the debate in Washington between the ideas of traditional marriage and homosexual marriage. I’ve been weighing in on the topic on Facebook almost daily. Some people like my opinion; others not so much. Admittedly, it’s taken me a few days to formulate [...]
Why the slow updates? Where have you ...
One Word: Sick
Actually, being sick is more of a recent development. Just a couple of weeks ago I played the lead secondary role, Father Drobney, in a production of “Don’t Drink The Water” by Woody Allen with the local community theatre, Blue Heron Theatre. I apparently did well, as I received very positive feedback and a re [...]
Tech Savvy or Virtually Clueless?
I’m totally confounded how leagues of my fellow classmates, college students, claim to be tech savvy, own a smart phone, and attest to being a technologically knowledgeable person. Yet, after closer inspection, even the “Digital Native” (a term originally coined by educator Marc Prensky), is totally inept with the technology [...]
War No More? Reflecting on Iraq &...
Trouble With War
I find myself at an interesting impasse. I suppose it was only a matter of time. Let me begin by saying, I’m not “anti-war”, but I’m even less “pro-war”. I don’t support war as a first option. But, I believe there are times where evil people leave no other choice but for violence. Cas [...]
Snippet: Religious Freedom vs. Anti-D...
This is an interesting story I found on FoxNews.
Basically, when contracts were about to be renewed, a private Christian school required teachers provide a letter of recommendation from their pastor and a statement of faith.
For a private, Christian school whose goal is to not only teach, but also teach Christians morals, I can understand the [...]