Pro/Con: Should Valentine’s Day be celebrated as a holiday?

By Deborah Gardner

Imagine on Valentine’s Day walking around and seeing nothing different about any one’s mood and no gifts or PDA. That would be awkward and unexpected because Valentine’s Day is one of the only days that it would be expected to create happy feelings and moods.
Valentine’s Day usually stirs up feelings of [...]

Pro/Con: Should Valentine’s Day be celebrated as a holiday?

By Danielle Marshall

Feb. 14 has transformed into a day to celebrate love and spend time with loved ones. But some of the meanings of why we celebrate Valentine’s Day changed drastically over time. This day of love has become very commercial and no longer about love, but about how much people can buy for someone. [...]

Podcast: AP Government Teacher Reviews State of the Union Address

AP Government teacher Louise Thornton shares her thoughts in a podcast interview with Royal News Managing Editor Jessica Marshall. Thornton reflects on the President’s message about employment in the US, job training, and other topics.

Thoughts on State of the Union Address

The President’s State of the Union address is always a platform for empty words and sullen promises. The tradition was continued again this year.