Monthly Archives: August 2016

All Mod Con

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Humans crave physical comfort just as much as the next species. Of course, no other species is so fully equipped to transform the environment. A quick walk around Columbus–or the MUW campus–confirms as much. Witness the stately antebellum homes with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Science | 22 Comments

Mississippi Cliches

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

The Netflix documentary series Last Chance U offers a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and staff members at the most successful junior college football team in Mississippi, the East Mississippi Lions. The show sugar coats nothing: players’ troubled pasts, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture, Sports | 24 Comments

Between Rocks and Hard Places

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Politicians are human, and therefore flawed. However, I’m not sure that any presidential election has forced voters into such uncomfortable corners. Before yesterday, no twentieth-century candidate, according to The Atlantic, has even joked about having his rival assassinated. Enter Donald … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National Politics | 16 Comments