The fame, scandal and drama surrounding the Duggar family has been a hot topic for Americans following their fundamentalist lifestyle. The family adheres to a Quiverfull theology, which teaches that large families are a blessing from the Lord, as found…
Opal Lee may be the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ but she’s not done working for justice yet
Opal Lee is lovingly known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Over the past few years, she worked hard to bring awareness of this historic date to American citizens and lawmakers. The new federal holiday would not exist without her perseverance….
I asked 46 college students if they feel shame after having sex, and this is what they said
Gen Z is a post-Purity Movement generation, having barely escaped the doling out of purity rings. However, exemplified by the popularity of “Virginity Rocks” T-shirts and regalia, this does not mean sentiments of purity culture never impacted our cohort of…
Missouri bill to increase statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims dies in Senate
A bipartisan bill to extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims by 10 years has died in the Missouri Senate, despite being passed unanimously in the state’s House of Representatives. House Bill 367 was sponsored by Rep….
What’s the truth about Critical Race Theory and the new framework for AP African American Studies?
Recently, the College Board announced there will be additional revisions to the framework of the AP African American Studies curriculum nationwide. These revisions are in response to a growing controversy surrounding the recently published course framework, which some scholars say…
Finding ways to speak up when it’s a Whisper Wednesday: Lessons from the meek
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” is a Beatitude that has held a special place in my heart. I always have been a soft-spoken, shy girl. I sit at the front of the classroom to get…
This article was written using Chat GPT AI
One of my professors recently asked me what I thought about Chat GPT, an AI generator that, among other things, students could use to complete assignments (without actually completing them). I told him I thought it sounded creepy and not…
Fraud case against Kanakuk may proceed
A fraud lawsuit against Kanakuk Kamps may proceed, despite the objections of the Missouri camp and its leader, a county court ruled April 25. Kanakuk Heritage Inc., Kanakuk Ministries, and Kanakuk CEO Joe White had asked the Taney County Circuit…
Is modesty the best policy during ‘Hot Girl Summer’?
As temperatures rise, Christian women must pack away their beloved infinity scarves, sacrificing the classic “Christian Girl Autumn” style to avoid heat-stroke in the brutal summer sun. The social media reversal of Christian Girl Autumn is the secular “Hot Girl…