Become a man through sports


I think that many can agree that the journey from boyhood to manhood isn’t an easy one, especially because the notion of “manhood” is such a vague and misunderstood one. Playing sports can be a great vehicle for boys who are making the transition, but it can sometimes prove to be a great downfall. As someone […]

Trading Post offers flea market for beginners


Most flea markets involve early mornings, crowded aisles, random junk and loud barterers. Shoppers line up at the crack of dawn, then spend the day jostling each other and haggling with sellers for lower prices. Melrose differs from most outdoor markets, however, beginning with its name — it’s known not as a “flea market,” but […]

ISIS threat to western world persists


This week, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) released a video depicting the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya. The video is the latest demonstration of the level of communication ISIS has within its satellite groups. Before I begin, I want to say that I am a Coptic Christian myself. […]
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