By Dawson Beard, Skyline Desk Chief

ALPINE - I will get my first point out of the way now as it is a very unoriginal comparison. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the new Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, not only in terms of their influence and star power, but they also bear a striking resemblance to one another. One of the biggest athletes in the country is dating the most popular blonde in the entertainment industry (cue Spider-Man meme).

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

ALPINE - Just when we thought COVID-19 was a distant memory banished to the shadow realm that was the years 2020-2021, the virus reared its ugly head once more as cases began to rise again in mid-September.

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

In the interest of full transparency, I am a Christian man. As a Christian man, I hate to see the drastic decline in people who identify as Christian, or with any religion at all, in contemporary society. For this reason, I am always happy to hear prominent public figures, especially politicians, bolster their viewpoints with their religious values. What infuriates me, however, is that there are certain politicians who make a mockery of Christianity and other religions by spewing nonsense and exhibiting their complete lack of understanding of whatever religion they choose to observe, at that moment, to advance their personal or political agenda.

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

Tipping was once an act of generosity from patrons to their various service workers in recognition of a job well done. It also gave service workers an incentive to work hard and provide the best service possible.

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

In an era of unprecedented technological progress, artificial intelligence has defied expectations, making remarkable advancements that are reshaping the world as we know it. From enhancing healthcare to revolutionizing transportation and transforming countless other sectors of our everyday lives, AI is heralding a new era of possibilities. As cutting-edge research continues to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve, its transformative impact is becoming increasingly evident, offering a glimpse into a future where machines work seamlessly alongside humans to solve complex problems and improve lives.

By Sidney Balman Jr., Skyline Advisor

ALPINE - There’s a common denominator to the pandemic of mass shootings in America, and it’s not guns - it’s mental health and radicalism.

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

ALPINE - In recent years, major social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, have provided us with platforms to record some of our most fond memories. From cat videos to classic memes, from celebrity gossip to people becoming celebrities for no reason, social media has molded our society in many positive ways. However, it has negatively impacted the younger generation in ways from which they may never recover, especially after having to suffer through the pandemic.

By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist

ALPINE - Back in February, Texas Governor Greg Abbott introduced House Bill 1006, which would ban diversity, equity and inclusion considerations by employers in the hiring process.