When most people think of masks, they think of parties, but the tradition of a “death mask,” or a mask cast after someone’s death, has a much more morbid, yet historical meaning. Death masks capture every wrinkle, hair, and pore in a final record of a person’s life. They are in some ways the best, […]
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Once again, Colorado Springs has made national news, this time for what might turn out to be an act of domestic terrorism. For a state of our size, we have a depressingly long list of mass shootings, from Columbine to Planned Parenthood. The why of these events is easy to discern although Colorado may have
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Sometimes, we all feel like the world is going to end, especially when watching the news. Armageddon looks to be right around the corner, and the Zombie Apocalypse seems all too certain, especially given the recent Ebola outbreaks. It’s natural to react with fear. In times like these, you might be tempted to lock the
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“Check this out,” my friend Mickey said as he pointed to the car in front of us. It had a bumper sticker that read, “Honk if you love Jesus.” Mickey honked his horn and the driver rolled down his window and gave us the finger. “Happens every time,” Mickey said as he laughed. Colorado Springs
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As American cities continue to erode due to infrastructural decay and underfunding, public leaders are finally beginning to address the issues of sustainable living and accountable government in public forums. Those in positions of power who continue to ignore these topics should take note. This generation faces a number of serious problems that could easily turn America into a second-tier economy much more quickly than the uninformed
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No matter race, creed, or gender, Saint Patrick’s Day is a holiday most Americans can get behind. Whether you’re a recovering Catholic, a hearty Protestant, a Buddhist, a Green Beer Lover, or just a spring enthusiast happy that winter is finally (almost) over, the holiday has something for you. In Colorado Springs, we have a