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Miami Has the Dolphins, The Worst Football Team: The Downfall

In the 2022-2023 season, the Dolphins were expected to be contenders with the trade of Chiefs' superstar WR Tyreek Hill, in which they were. But the Dolphins still have not won a playoff game since 2000, and it seems...

The Purpose of Nations and the American Exception

National Principles A government is, fundamentally, no different than any other organization in regard to the existence of a reason for its formation- at the time of its founding, it is given a defined purpose. Every government with a constitution,...

Eulogies for Charles J. Kirk

A Critic's Eulogy for Charles James Kirk, by Copy Editor Andrew Finger Today, the world is made poorer. Charles James Kirk has been shot to death in Orem, Utah. Mr. Kirk was a true man, a man dedicated to creating...

NFL Week One Overreactions: New York’s Giant Failure

Before we even saw a snap in the NFL season, there was already a season-ending injury, an ejection, and a scandal. The Cowboys and the Eagles helped kick off the NFL season with an impressive game for both sides....

Finding Yourself in a Beautiful Life; God and Once in a Lifetime

In 1980, the Talking Heads, led by singer David Byrne, released one of the best albums of all time, and the second best one of their discography. On that album is their best song, Once in a Lifetime. This...

The National Guard Isn’t the Solution

Recently, our very own viewpoint editor, Evans Senvalds, published an article detailing why he thought the increased deployment of the National Guard under the current administration was a good thing. And I don't disagree with much of what he...

Stars, Stripes, and Suppression: Trump’s Executive Order Targets Flag Desecration

A 20 year combat veteran stands triumphantly on the velvet-stoned streets of Lafayette Square, Washington DC, bearing the United States Flag, lighter fluid, and a lighter. He throws the flag against the ground, kneels down, and drenches the cloth...

Sesame Street is Not Real, Zohran Mamdani

On July 1st, 2025, the self-identified democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani overtook the well-favored Andrew Cuomo in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, winning with 56% of the ranked-choice vote to Cuomo's 44%. Since then, further polling has suggested that he's...

Why LeBron will Never Surpass Michael Jordan

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James can't—and won’t—ever go in LeBron’s favor. It’s not because of skill, stats, accolades, or legacy. It is entirely because of the media, and the difference in how the media treats...