Monday, June 5, 2023

The Rest is History

Jay County made an impact

Friday was my last day at The Commercial Review.
As products, we're being exploited

Since March, hackers have had access to 143 million Americans’ most sensitive personal information.
Documentaries offer perspective

There’s often a debate of how long it takes the study of a time period to pass from recent memory into “history”.
Banking industry needs regulation

About a year ago, Wells Fargo was facing a firestorm after it was revealed that the company had created more than one million fake bank accounts using customers’ personal information.
Cost of college needs to come down

A new program to help students pay tuition at Purdue University is gaining a lot of attention nationwide.
Confederate flag is symbol of hate

I’ve never understood the appeal of the Confederate flag. Especially in a state where men volunteered to fight and die to end the treason it stood for.
Grandma embraced her passions

I don’t often mention my personal life in columns. But, if you’ll oblige me this one opportunity, I’ll share some memories of a woman who was very dear to my heart.
We must be ready for new science

This week there was big news in the science world.
Everyday Hoosiers are left out

Whenever news comes out about progress (or lack thereof) on Indiana’s liquor laws, I like to take a moment to check out the campaign finances of the major players in the debate.
Neutrality rules help consumers

Picture this.
Innocence can change the world

Sometimes, the innocence of a child can cut through the harsh realities of a world controlled by the likes of adults.
Ethics are essential for journalists

“I’ve never met a corrupt reporter,” said the late Wayne Barrett, an investigative reporter in New York City known for his scathing rebukes of infamous mayor Ed Koch.
If we are divided, we can not stand

“A house divided against itself cannot stand,” Abraham Lincoln famously said 159 years ago today.
Expertise ought to be respected

I appreciate expertise.
Unidentified man stands as a symbol

Saturday marks the 28th anniversary of the violent crackdown on student protestors in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

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