Category: Opinions/Editorials
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The Regretful Reason I Love Chick-Fil-A
When Chick-Fil-A first came to Bloomington-Normal, people were, shall we say, enthusiastic. I lived in North Carolina for two years almost twenty years ago, where Chick-Fil-A abound. I ate it a few times during my tenure in the south, but didn’t find it particularly special. I mean, chicken is chicken, right? So, if we’re being…
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Ruby Rose Is Batwoman In All Her Glory
Perhaps you heard the news several months ago that Ruby Rose had been cast to play Batwoman in a crossover event on the CW. She will appear on The Flash, Arrow, and Supergirl as the three shows dive into a combined story line that introduces us to a Gotham City presumably without a Batman. Believe…
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Experiencing The Lion King At Peoria Civic Center
I’ve heard nothing but good things about The Lion King, so I absolutely agreed with my wife when she said we should try to see it after tickets became available at Peoria Civic Center. After all, according to LionKing.com, over 90 million people worldwide have experienced the world’s number one musical over the last twenty…
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Ready To See a New Doctor?
If you’re not a fan of Doctor Who, I get it. I totally get it. The only reason I started watching Doctor Who a few years ago is because I knew nothing about it and I felt like such ignorance really diminished my geek cred. Seriously. I had no idea what the word “TARDIS” even…
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Is Our School System Better Than Sliced Bread?
I’ve taught high school English since the year 2000. During that time, we’ve seen the advent of smartphones, automated cars, even artificially intelligent grocery stores. Our technology has grown exponentially in just eighteen years, and I don’t see that trend slowing down. Consider the following advancements that happened within the last 100 years: the Internet,…
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Why I’m Passing On Venom
Last April, I posted the following comic panel … As you can tell, the first Venom trailer did not impress me. I’m sure you’ll find this surprising because I’m something of a fan of that genre. If it’s a comic book movie, I’m pretty much guaranteed to watch it. But something about Venom just turned…
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Boys Will Be Boys … But Will They Be Men?
Let me first say this from the outset: I have no problem with little boys. Believe it or not … I once was a little boy myself. So this article isn’t going to bash little boys or demean them in any way. However, it is going to be tough on grown men who still act…
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Journalists Are Vital To Our Freedom
To be honest, I’m hesitant to address this issue in a public forum. In fact, I’m even fearful. Our great nation is becoming unrecognizable to me in that we are now overtly embracing violent rhetoric as a matter of normality. Death threats are being issued with little regard to the repercussions of the action. Worst…
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The Kingdom Is Magic: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 7)
Am I saving the best for last? Yes, you bet I am! I won’t lie–Magic Kingdom is our family favorite park at Walt Disney World. I’d say it’s the only place that truly has something appealing for each member of my family. Remember that, at the time, my daughters were 9 and 6. I can’t…
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Do You Like Vintage Arcade Games? Visit Arcadia In McLean, IL!
If you like vintage arcade and pinball machine games, you have to visit Arcadia in McLean, IL. McLean is about 20 minutes south of Bloomington along Interstate 55. It’s a very small town, but this arcade makes it well worth the trip! Arcadia is nestled within an old building, but they’ve made it about as…
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