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When sports influence tribalism

When sports influence tribalism

Markham Sigler September 26, 2016

A Beaumont youth football team recently followed Colin Kaepernick's example and kneeled during the national anthem before their game. The team, made up of mostly fifth graders, has proclaimed they will...

The prodigal son, Don Draper and happiness

The prodigal son, Don Draper and happiness

Markham Sigler September 26, 2016

Disclaimer: Don't read this if you haven't watched "Mad Men" or if you want to avoid spoilers (unless you have memory- loss issues, that is). The greatest stories do not directly focus on the internal...

Footballs concussion conundrum

Football’s concussion conundrum

Markham Sigler September 15, 2016

The NFL season kicked off for the 97th time this past Sunday, and with it countless wings were consumed and millions of Bud Lights guzzled. Sunday afternoons will be an emotional time for many over the...

When sports play mind games

When sports play mind games

Markham Sigler September 1, 2016

We all have dreams. When we were young, we fantasized about future success in quixotic fashion. For myself, the dream consisted of athletic glory. I lived vicariously through the great athletes of my childhood...

Relief and peace in the face of cancer

Relief and peace in the face of cancer

Markham Sigler August 26, 2016

We are at a point in life where death is not a reality. Why should it be? As future upper-middle classers enjoying our college years, the world is an untapped oyster ripe with opportunity, success...

How to avoid the freshman fifteen

How to avoid the freshman fifteen

Markham Sigler August 18, 2016

If you are reading this, you have undoubtedly heard the rumors swirling. It is the bane of many a university student's existence, the unfortunate byproduct of an exciting, sometimes overwhelming lifestyle....

God and Pain

God and Pain

Markham Sigler April 15, 2016

The presence of pain and suffering in this world poses a problem for Christians. In the "Batman v Superman" film, ultra goon Lex Luthor says that evil's persistence eliminates the possibility of an (Abrahamic)...

Bryce, Americas Pastime, and Evolution

Bryce, America’s Pastime, and Evolution

Markham Sigler April 1, 2016

America's pastime, the tired sport. In recent years, baseball has become less comparable to the pop culture games (basketball, football and soccer), and more like golf, or even tennis "” at least in...

The unprotected

The unprotected

Markham Sigler March 4, 2016

If you're reading this, you may think illegal immigration is not an issue, which is understandable. It probably does not affect you personally in the slightest "” as a result of you being better off...

You cant do that

You can’t do that

Markham Sigler February 5, 2016

For those of you who haven't heard, I have the most wonderful news "” the events that transpired are a testament to how political correctness is making America a better and safer place. It occurred mid-January,...

A salute to syllabus week

A salute to syllabus week

Markham Sigler January 22, 2016

Returning to campus following a lengthy winter break is an endeavor that receives mixed reviews. For some, the timing is right. You rekindled with your high school friends, the trip to Belize is appearing...

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