Woody Dobson

Opinion: Bridge closures demonstrate Mississippi’s failing infrastructure

Bridge stability is an important component of everyday safety routines among drivers and commuters, but survival in hopes of getting to and from work or school without falling through a bridge is now an apparent concern in Mississippi. Currently, the daily agenda for most citizens in Mississippi is presumably unsafe, and taxpayer dollars have not […]

Opinion: Violent video games not the problem

Today, numerous genres of video games exist for enjoyment and the development of strategic skills. Video games, such as role-playing, puzzle and even “shooter” games like “Call of Duty” and “Battlefield,” are unique, practical and revolutionary for the modern generation. However, the general populace of America feels as if “shooter” titles promote the use of […]

Opinion: A prisoner’s dilemma in Mississippi

On a national level, the American criminal justice system is full of uncertainty, although criminals are most often thrust into local correctional facilities and state prisons. This puts a burden on state and local governments to deal with some of these criminal justice issues such as escapees and the ever-increasing concern of overcrowding. In our […]

Opinion: Computer science: A healthy future for elementary education

I remember my high school digital media class back in Waco, Texas. The year was 2010, and my classmates and I underwent rigorous training in Adobe software such as Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver. Though the class was very technologically demanding, I am thankful I was chosen out of the large student body to take the […]

Opinion: Mississippi is hindering globalization

Imagine having the convenience of ordering your favorite food or beverage online and having it shipped to your home, only to later find out you broke the law. Because it is illegal to ship alcohol from online companies to Mississippi, this is a potential problem. Private investigators from the state attorney general’s office and ABC […]

Opinion: A look at Mississippi’s energy rate rise

Although once deemed an unstable energy state, Mississippi currently looks to implement drastic changes in 2018. Mississippi’s Public Service Commission voted to approve rate changes for the state’s two largest privately owned energy companies last Tuesday, and energy prices are officially rising. Entergy Corporation and Mississippi Power will implement the rate changes this coming February […]

Opinion: Mississippi transportation is going nowhere

I love being on time. When I wake up every morning, my brain shouts, “Woody, you MUST be on time!” Immediately, I want to begin moving. This goes for any location my mind adjusts to. Whether it’s work, school or the doctor, I’ll make sure I arrive. My car is essential for time management, and […]

Opinion: How food scarcity is hurting the Mississippi Delta

Have you ever been so hungry you would be willing to eat nearly anything? Thankfully, I’ve never had the opportunity to become that empty. However, some United States citizens endure the hardships of food scarcity and somehow manage to live as minimalists while simultaneously living life. When food resources become limited, it should become an issue […]

Opinion: Net neutrality could push state forward

Internet freedom is the 21st century lifeline. It’s been a recent part of growth in small towns and to the whole world. But many don’t believe in the power of internet freedom. Many may think state laws and national laws around the internet are fictitious or the concerns are exaggerated, but I’m talking about something larger […]

Opinion: Virtual reality: A potential cure for PTSD

War never changes. The damage of war on the psychological endurance of soldiers has plagued the globe for centuries without any form of resolution. From the beginning of WWI and onward, visible psychological stress was displayed after the unstable introduction of conventional weapons and psychological warfare. Trench warfare, accompanied by the uncertainty of death, surrounded these uneasy […]

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