A Canon 'gainst Self Slaughter

His canon ‘gainst self-slaughter! O God! God!
How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable,
Seem to me all the uses of this world!

~ Hamlet, Shakespeare

This column seeks to delve into the history of religion, its far reaching effects, and the social constructs around which it centers.

Going from zero to hero: Being an instrument of change

Religion is full of heroes, as is the real world. Isn't it time you became a hero? Published 9:21 a.m. August 28, 2012 - Comments
From religion to tales of old: A little thing called love

Love: In religious tales, as in life, it is much more than a four letter word. Published 11:45 a.m. August 20, 2012 - Comments
Connecting through religion: A journey begins

The journey to understand religion on which we will embark together. Published 10:56 p.m. August 11, 2012 - Comments

Jack Maes is a junior at McLean High School where he is taking AP English Language and Composition classes.

Sightseers' Delight

Consummate traveler Todd DeFeo explores the unique stories that make destinations worth going to.
- Atheists to place literature in Georgia parks
  A New Jersey-based atheist group says it is planning to place its literature alongside Bibles in rooms at Georgia state parks
- Georgia governor orders Bibles returned to state parks
  The Georgia governor ordered the return of Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at Georgia state parks
- Texas city turning ‘Ruth Paine house’ into JFK-related museum
  The city of Irving, Texas, is turning a small ranch house into a JFK-related museum in advance of the assassination's 50th anniversary.
- From Oswald to Tsarnaev where do you bury the infamous
  The question of where to bury a Boston bomber is reminiscent of one asked nearly 50 years ago
A-List on Americanism

Looking at pop culture, politics and social issues.
Benghazi: Discussed and Disclosed

A collection of communities writers columns on Benghazi
What in the World

In a world that is increasingly complex, we need to seek greater awareness of the blending of cultures and America's changing role in a global community.
Behind the Wheel

A look at what’s new and what’s worth driving, no matter the budget.
Changing World of Health and Health Care

Finding health and health care is not easy. It is changing. Know what's on the rise.

Jack Maes is a junior at McLean High School where he is taking AP English Language and Composition classes.

Going from zero to hero: Being an instrument of change