Voting. It’s the cornerstone of our democracy and a means for us to shape the communities in which we live and work. We should be thrilled to express our values, beliefs, and aspirations for our country each year as we cast our vote at the ballot box. But are we thrilled with our options?
Keep readingLast week I thought I was having a heart attack. I was immediately overwhelmed with emotion analyzing the warning signs. The entire sequence of events that afternoon was alarming. I immediately left the office and sought care at an urgent care facility where my vitals were quickly tested and a precautionary EKG was administered. All…
Keep readingThis is Melissa Stockwell after she won the bronze medal in the paratriathlon at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 11, 2016. This was the moment immediately after the race when she greeted her husband, Brian Tolsma, and her family.
Keep readingThis is the Wednesday cover of The Daily Tar Heel created by Caitlyn Yaede, the print managing editor at UNC’s student-run newsroom. The image immediately resonated with me following Monday’s tragic shooting. It’s powerful. It’s emotional. It’s resilient.
Keep readingThis is my dad, Steve Staton, a two-time stroke survivor and an inspiration to those who have met him. He was officially recognized last weekend as a Baylor Alumni by Choice during a ceremony hosted by Baylor president, Linda Livingstone.
Keep readingSeek Discomfort. It’s a sign I’ve had on my desk since 2019 after watching Yes Theory on YouTube and hearing their message of spreading positivity and saying yes to opportunities outside of your comfort zone. While I’ve embraced saying “yes” to travel, work, etc., had I really embraced it? Last year my friend and bp colleague, DeRae…
Keep readingThe 2020 election is here. Here are my thoughts: People are afraid to have a conversation now with someone that has a different opinion. If someone shares a different viewpoint than you, that’s ok. Listen to them. Open discourse and open dialogue are healthy and it’s something that we need. We can’t just shout and…
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Austin Staton 
Austin Staton