5 Reasons Why a Degree in Classical Studies is Both Rewarding and Uniquely Inspirational

There is something magical about studying ancient cultures.

Trekking through the annals of Greek and Roman culture--relishing each great piece of art.

Embracing clever literature, learning the crispness of Latin and Greek languages and pondering philosophies of great men.

This is the beauty of classical studies.

One can learn about the methods of once  thriving civilizations, as the journey of classical studies takes the student on a wander through centuries of fascinating chronicles, visiting history to learn how the present came to be.

Devin Hatchet Walker Dominates Field In Shannon Middle School's Third Game

Tuesday evening, Devin Hatchet Walker (number 4) eighth grader at Shannon Middle School, dominated the field...AND the game as the team competed for yardage on their home turf against Amory, in the third game of the 2015 season. Walker scored four touchdowns, contributing to his team's final winning score of 34-14.

What Is A "Thug"?

Since using the "N-word" to describe a black is off the table, people who like to use the word in a demeaning manner just looked for a replacement word. And apparently, that replacement word is "thug", because it's only being used to describe black people or to reference so-called gangs. The question is: what is a thug?

Let's look at it.

The word "thug" comes from "thag", an Indian-Hindi word that means one of these robbers. The British in India gave the name thug to a member of a gang of thieves and murderers. It is said that a thug would pretend to be friendly with a traveler, offer to share the journey, and when the opportunity seemed safe, the thug (as it were) would kill and rob his traveling companion. During the 19th century, it is said that thugs made travel dangerous, so the British government imprisoned most of them, making them less of a threat over a few years. Nonetheless, the word thug has lasted and has evolved and taken on a broader meaning.

While Baltimore Burns, The Self-Righteous Pass Judgment

The fair-minded among society can agree that Blacks and other minorities are very passive, taking all kinds of abuse and methods of injustice from the system. From paying higher mortgages to being denied one altogether, minorities have to endure the absolute worst of living conditions, and they simply clamp their teeth and get through it--never reacting to the blatant class bias. Nevertheless, while Baltimore burns, those of that community say the self-righteous sit in the safety of their dwelling places and pass judgment.

It is argued that despite their passivity, when blacks do react to an act of human cruelty that crosses the line (such as police murder), they are characterized as "thugs" and "criminals". Some government officials denounce this characterization, claiming that it summons response from the global community, accusing the United States of allowing methods of brutality against its citizens as a means of control, living this hypocrisy while preaching human rights to the world at large.

Blue-Bell Recall: Do We Really Know What We're Eating?

Blue Bell, the 108-year-old ice-cream giant, recalled all of its products this week after their famous chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeriosis. So the question is, do we really know what we're eating?

Just a month ago, Blue Bell made its first (ever) recall when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked ice cream contaminated with listeriosis to three deaths at a Kansas hospital. Not long after that, five others in Kansas and Texas were sickened with the disease.

Listeriosis is a serious infection contracted by eating foods contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. Surprisingly, the disease primarily affects newborns, pregnant women, older adults, and adults with weakened immune systems. Persons in fairly good health are also affected. You might say everyone is at risk.

Dad Punches Son In Face, Held on $1 Million Bond

Justin Whittington was arrested and charged for punching his toddler son, knocking him to the floor. 

New York Daily News follows up on the shocking video alleging child abuse. Like the cell-phone video that led to the arrest of Michael Slager, the North Carolina police officer who shot Walter Scott multiple times in the back, surveillance technology captures another criminal act, landing the perpetrator in jail.

Recent video captured by a store surveillance camera prompts renewed conversation around child abuse. 23-year-old Justin Whittington was arrested and charged with child endangerment after surveillance footage captures him abusing a toddler inside the Vest Market.