Andrew Follett Scientists have once again had to counter myths promoted by environmentalists that hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is causing earthquakes around America. “Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as ‘fracking’, does not appear to be linked to the increased rate of magnitude 3 and larger earthquakes” states the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The “controversial method of hydraulic…
Steve Birr The Environmental Protection Agency will publish Friday the long awaited Clean Power Plan, opening the climate rules up to legal challenges from the states. Anticipating a wave of lawsuits including a group of 16 states that have organized to sue, EPA Assistant Administrator Janet McCabe released a statement Thursday reiterating the administration’s belief…
Connor D. Wolf Muggers near the United States Capitol robbed five different people within thirty minutes Wednesday night, building on a recent trend that has taken hold of the neighborhood. Two or three assailants approached a man from behind and demanded he empty his pockets around 9 p.m. on 9th and F Street NE in…
Well, looks like we’re back here again. Thomas Jefferson, one of the more controversial Founding Fathers, has once more found himself (well at least his statue) in another battle. This time students are calling to remove his likeness from the University of Missouri. A conservative female student who attends there was called an Uncle Tom…
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has reportedly become a member of an anti-pit bull coalition. The stated mission of the coalition is to advocate for a government ban on pit bulls. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been closely following PETA. Many principled animal advocates have spoken out against PETA…
With 100 Days Until Iowa, Paul is Poised to Begin Climb by Josh Guckert The last few weeks have been excellent for the Rand Paul campaign. After being left for dead by numerous media outlets, Paul has experienced new-found momentum, polling in the top five both nationally and in Iowa. He has energized thousands of college…
By Lina Bryce Goran Olsen was hiking when he discovered a most unusual find. While stopping for a rest in Haukeli, an area known for fishing and hunting, he stumbled upon an ancient Viking sword nearly 1,200 years-old. The rusted weapon was just laying beneath some rocks along a well-known path across a high mountain plateau which runs…
Joe Biden Says the Darndest Things [dropcap size=big]v[/dropcap]ice Presidents have no easy job. They break ties in the Senate. They have to replace the President if he’s indisposed. They have ceremonial assistant duties. Overall, being the number two is a great responsibility. Current Vice President Joe Biden would describe it as a “b*tch” (he was…
Jonah Bennett on October 22, 2015 The Marine pilot who died after his F-18 aircraft crashed Wednesday in England apparently used his last few moments to swerve out of the way of residential homes instead of ejecting, said one witness near the scene. Karen Miles-Holdaway was working in her garden right at the time the…
By R. Brownell China’s first lady, Peng Liyuan (who has been dubbed “the Chinese Kate Middleton”) recently attended the Lord Mayor’s banquet for her husband’s visit to the UK, but seemed to have suffered a severe make-up mishap. We can’t be too hard on her though, since the Chinese president had some issues of his own…. The Chinese president and his wife…