Every year on the first Tuesday in August, the nation celebrates National Night Out. Perhaps you’ve never heard of it before or perhaps you’re a pro at attending or organizing such an event. This campaign was introduced in August of 1984 as an initiative to strengthen police and community relationships and help
Summer break is finally here. I’m sure many teachers are relieved that this time has finally come and they can take a break from the classroom for a bit and I’m sure many students are just as ecstatic to be on a school break for about two months. Some parents on the
The devastating incident at Uvalde, TX, trails recent mass shootings that have occurred in our country. We are mourning and outraged, especially with what happened at Uvalde, because it took the lives of 21 innocent victims: 19 of them children between the ages of 9 and 11. After every such terrible event,
There isn’t a more dangerous and unpredictable career than that of law enforcement. Every year nationwide, we lose officers in the line of duty to murders, car or motorcycle accidents, on the job injuries, illnesses, and recently to COVID. Aside from the physical perils law enforcement agents face, there’s also the psychological
We’re all aware of the war on drugs campaign that started in the 70’s and has spilled over the decades until present day, but a most recent epidemic has taken the country by storm. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. The opioid overdose epidemic is a
Oh love...For the most part, everyone is looking for that forever partner to share their life with. It is a wonderful feeling to love and be loved. In today’s day and age, online dating has become a popular method to meet “the one”. Of course, traditional modes to meet someone still stand,
Recent incidents of road rage have made news locally, especially because these cases have resulted in the victims being gunned down on the highway. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen a sharp increase of these cases; perhaps because the pandemic has introduced new stressors into people’s lives or exacerbated
A common misconception about suicidal talk and suicidal attempts is that it’s a bid for attention or a “cry for help.” Kids who speak of killing themselves are dismissed as being overly dramatic, but a threat of suicide should never be over looked. A leading cause of suicide is an underlying mental
Dating is an integral part of people’s lives that many experience for the first time as teenagers. Once a milestone for high schoolers, romantic relationships have been blooming in earlier teen’s lives, as early as 12 or 13. A healthy relationship requires open communication, safety, trust, and respect. Teens are still developing
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama Sometimes it may feel that the world we live in is riddled with hate, negativity, and uncaring, rude individuals. People are all out for themselves without regard to how they treat others or how their actions can impact someone else. In