All in at Penn State
In a sport driven by ambition and legacy, Penn State finds itself at a crossroads as this wave of players have chosen to stay on campus and continue to compete at the collegiate level.
Greg Maresca
The Geometrics of Power
In the annals of American political history, few terms evoke as much controversy as gerrymandering – a practice synonymous with electoral manipulation.
Defying Mr. Softee
The award came with a certificate and two presidential-type emblems, one that could be sewed on to a dungaree jacket that was popular at the time and the other, a sticker. It was quite the booty for a Catholic grade school kid who yearly passed the Presidential Physical Fitness test a half century ago.
Timed Delivery
It could be argued that presidential speechwriters are just another group of Washington D.C. bureaucrats on the federal payroll. Presidents deliver hundreds of speeches and rely on speechwriters to craft their remarks with strategic input that reflects their voice and policy agenda.
Late night’s Javan Rhino
Once upon a time in America, late-night television talk shows were nightly viewing for many following their local news. For decades this enduring format echoed the country’s collective mood, making them the embodiment of the culture’s topical humor.
Armistice and Amnesia
In case you missed it too, June 25th marked the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War – the first hot front of the Cold War.
Uncle SLIC’s lingering loans
School may be out for the summer, but the Student Loan Industrial Complex (SLIC) chugs along no matter what time of the year it is.
Stirring the Gravy
With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, the celebrated comedian best known for his iconic: “You might be a Redneck if (and other topics) …” Here is my version that is devoted to those claiming Italian ancestry who participated in the annual San Marziale festivities at Holy Angels Church in Kulpmont, Pennsylvania last Sunday.
On the Major League’s periphery; A major trip through the minors
Imagine getting an unexpected call and being told that you are to report to a new work site tomorrow for a job that you hadn’t even applied for. Now add to the fact that you are anchored in Tacoma, Washington and must be in Reading, Pennsylvania in 24 hours. You have no choice but to …
250 Countdown
This past weekend marked the beginning of the countdown for America’s semi-quincentennial that will be celebrated across the United States on July 4, 2026.
With or Without
The mullahs of Iran have been at war with the West and particularly the United States for nearly half a century. If that is not enough, Iran is also the world’s foremost champion of terrorism.
Resource Number One
As Russia and Ukraine battle, the ongoing three-year horrific account of Russians pilfering Ukrainian children is finally being reported. Both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times tell the story of the nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children that were forcibly kidnapped from their homes by Russia’s occupying army.
Singing the blue book blues
Students across the educational spectrum are outsourcing their work to Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to The Wall Street Journal. In other words, cheating is more widespread than ever.
Viewers Like You
National Public Radio (NPR) and their longstanding tagline tells the story: “This program is sponsored by viewers like you.” Translated: The taxpayers.
Baseball’s Thorny Rose
Pete Rose was not even cold when Major League Baseball’s (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred lifted his “permanent ban” from the game.
A Hero in Reserve
Supporting the military is one of the few things Uncle Sam absolutely must do. Team Biden left the world a more dangerous place and America weaker than they found it.
All In a Name
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope, he chose the papal name Leo. In Latin the name means lion. My confidant explained, “Leo is an Augustinian, so the choice reflects a desire to reconnect with the past, more toward the foundations of the Church
Shock and Awe
The notification came that the world had a new pontiff. The white smoke had bellowed from the Sistine Chapel signaling such. First reports said an American was elected.
The View From The Pew
If there was one phrase to summarize the pontificate of Pope Francis it occurred early on in his tenure when he told a group of young people in Paraguay, “Go out and make a mess.” The Church descended into exactly that.