“It’s nothing like they tried to make it seem. They took it all out of perspective, all out of context,” Van Exel said. “I had played with it before and it was never loaded before … I didn’t know and once I found out, it was too late.”
Author: Charles Nichelson
I am a Broadcast News - Producing and Political Science major at the University of Missouri. I've interned at NBCDFW for 4 consecutive summers, thanks to the Emma Bowen Fellowship Program. I love to read and write.
Rising healthcare expenses cut into the Columbia city budget
Columbia rolled back its bussing services on Nov. 1, hoping to cut down on costs for a Parking and Transit Department which has seen revenues fall and costs rise over the past five years.
Dallas Stars Become Latest to Speak Out Against Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’
The Dallas Stars became the first major Texas sports franchise to formally oppose such legislation; however, NBCSports reported the Dallas Cowboys have been working behind the scenes to stop the bill as well, and the NBA’s league office has already proven they will not stand behind similar bills.
Baylor’s New Coach Knows He Can’t Avoid Title IX Questions, And He Doesn’t Want To
With pending lawsuits still hovering over the university, Baylor’s new head football coach, Matt Rhule, is not shying away from the tough topics and says he’s addressing them head on.
US Population Diversifies While Voting Population Lags Behind
Citizens have questioned the validity of governing bodies throughout history. In America, this is especially true. In a large country of immigrants, many question if their government truly represents their people, even if it means undermining the democracy their forefathers built. When examining such a democracy, understanding voter turnout is important in determining who is really determining elections. The United States has consistently had one of the lowest voter turnout rates of not only western civilization, but of all developed nations, since the mid-1960s
When Will America, Truly, Start Representing The People?
The United States of America was the only “government of the people, by the people, for the people,” but people have often questioned how accurately the government represents the people. One major issue with representation in the U.S. government: how can you represent the people, if the people choose not to participate? Citizens often choose not to cast a ballot.
Book Review: The Slave Next Door
The book gives historical context to the practice of enslavement, before mostly examining how modern day slavery is perpetrated in different corners of the world, including our own. It also gives in-depth analysis to several types of modern day bondage, from child trafficked for sex to adults forced to labor under the threat of violence.
Modern Slavery in One of Its Many Forms
In short, the lack of a governing body to enforce any type of political economy can lead to contemporary forms of slavery by failing to enforce the labor rights of individuals, which is what happens to Agu and several others in Beasts of No Nation.
Slavery’s Economic Effect on the New World
It was economic, though incredibly despicable. If their focus was strictly economic, then it makes sense that perpetual slavery would be the one they chose, as it would be the most labor one could possibly acquire. African slavery in the New World, in short, was about making the colonies profitable and viable, not about oppressing Africans, though it ultimately became a racially oppressive system that they would go to war to protect.
A Summer of Learning: History, Our Greatest Teacher
It’s a great place to start exploring. It has energized me many-a-times to expand on my brief research and learn much more about the related people and topics that have shaped this nation and our world. Maybe you can find something of interest.
Charles Nichelson 