I believe that the Electoral College should be eliminated and replaced by a direct preferential voting system. The first and greatest reason that I believe the Electoral College should be eliminated is because it creates a disproportionate system of representation, giving too much power to so-called ‘swing states’ that can...

All religions need spiritual leaders in their communities. These leaders can help the religion develop and foster a positive relationship with the other members of the community. While the goal should not be to proselytize, the leaders of the community should seek to improve the understanding and knowledge in an...

We’ve all walked Old Main thousands of times, but have you ever stopped to look at the old fountain along the sidewalk on the west side of the street? Find it, look closely, and you’ll find a bronze plaque that reads: “He gave himself to ensure the safety of others.”...

The concept of defining and thoroughly addressing a purpose in scholarly writing is of utter importance. As with any type of writing, narrowing down the purpose is integral to forming thoughts and conclusions. Furthermore, defining a purpose enables a writer to brainstorm and adequately address the all the topics and...

Research has shown that mobile phone conversations people have with close others fulfills the need for social affiliation which lowers concern for others and decreases helping behavior (Abraham, Pocheptsova, & Ferraro, 2012). It has not been determined however, if mobile phone conversations with remote others that are not known by...