On January 19 I had the privilege of attending the 51st annual March for Life in Washington‚ D.C.‚ with some of my fellow students at Liberty University. Being a part of the thousands of people celebrating life in the womb and calling for its protection was incredibly gratifying and moving and is something I can't recommend highly enough. That said‚ getting the most out of the march requires preparation. For those planning on going to future marches‚ I've compiled a few tips I picked up from my experience. Phoenix Painter Planning the trip When planning your trip to Washington‚ look for an organization that is taking students. There might even be one at your college. For example‚ the Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University took about 1‚000 Liberty students to the March for Life in 2024. The center completely covered the cost of the travel‚ breakfast‚ lunch‚ water‚ and a Liberty-branded beanie. Not a bad deal. If you choose to go without an organization‚ keep in mind that getting there can be a challenge. Road closures will make the already bad traffic even worse‚ so the Metro may be preferable to your own car or an Uber. Give yourself extra time to get to the march‚ especially if you want to attend the rally beforehand. More information on travel‚ lodging‚ and the schedule of events can be found on the March's official site. Phoenix Painter What to bring/how to dress January in Washington is COLD‚ typically ranging from the mid-20s to the mid-40s F. Check the forecast‚ but I would layer no matter what the weather report says‚ a lesson I learned the hard way. Along the same lines‚ wear weatherproof shoes. Don’t be the guy who shows up to walk in miles of sludge and snow in tennis shoes. There were many such cases this year — and I bet they regretted it! Phoenix Painter Are you thinking about bringing a homemade sign? You absolutely can! There is something so invigorating about marching for a cause with a sign that you took time to make — complete with your favorite slogan. However‚ if you come empty-handed‚ there are plenty of pro-life organizations eager to supply you with an Instagram-worthy placard. If you’re wearing a bag‚ make sure it’s crossbody. While the March is a safe event with a good police presence‚ Washington is still a big city with a notable crime rate. Also‚ water isn’t readily available‚ so carrying a water bottle or two is a great idea. How to prepare mentally We didn't encounter much in the way of counterprotests‚ and apparently that's how it is every year. So you can tell your parents not to worry. Still‚ it can't hurt to choose this occasion as an excuse to beef up your pro-life apologetics.The March for Life organization has a wealth of information at your disposal‚ while the Standing for Freedom Center offers a Christian refutation of the ten most common pro-abortion arguments. Live Action also has a plethora of articles and facts to help you better articulate your position. Standing for Freedom Center While honing your debate skills‚ don't neglect prayer‚ which pairs extremely well with marching. My school had us covered with a pamphlet detailing how to pray for unborn babies‚ mothers and fathers‚ the church and pro-life ministries‚ and the governing authorities. Prayer is powerful. It’s best to get your heart right with the Lord before attempting change in the world. I hope this information serves you well should you decide to go to next year's March — and I hope you do! In the words of my Liberty classmate Grant May‚ who attended the March with the Standing for Freedom Center‚ "A third of my generation is missing today because of abortion‚ and so it is critical that we step up and speak out for those that cannot speak out for themselves. The March was incredibly high-energy and yet sobering at the same time. We were letting our elected leaders know that it’s far past time to put the pagan practice of infant sacrifice behind us and return to a time when everyone has equal protection under law regardless of what stage of life they are in.”

Is Skull and Bones crossplay? To start with‚ the pirate life can be a lonely one‚ especially when you’ve recently washed up on a strange shore following a shipwreck. Alone‚ penniless‚ and a nobody‚ it’s going to take some work to make it as a fearsome pirate‚ so you’re going to need a talented crew. These shipmates can be found all across Sainte-Anne‚ across various Skull and Bones dens and outposts‚ but you’re more likely to find them in your gaming friends who also want to earn their riches in gold and rum in the pirate game. Some of these budding crewmates might not be playing Skull and Bones on the same platform as you‚ though‚ so here’s what you need to know about Skull and Bones crossplay - whether you want to team up with others or get rid of the competition. Continue reading Skull and Bones crossplay and crossplatform play MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best pirate games‚ Skull and Bones release date‚ Skull and Bones system requirements

Atmosphere is a difficult thing to maintain in a videogame. When you’ve got the player‚ this wilful little nuisance figure doing and going wherever they want‚ the pace‚ rhythm‚ and consistency of whatever you’re trying to create inevitably become unpredictable. A new Steam horror game‚ created by a single developer‚ manages to build a rich‚ dystopian world‚ and a dark‚ oppressive mood in just a few minutes. Combining the sci-fi bleakness of Cyberpunk 2077‚ the classic‚ fixed-camera style of Resident Evil‚ and the haunted environments of Silent Hill‚ this is one of the best demos available at Steam Next Fest‚ and one you’ll want to play right now. Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 meets Resident Evil in new horror game you can play now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games‚ Best indie games‚ Best survival games

What are the newest Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul‚ BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does it have one of the best character creators for an MMO‚ its fantasy world is a thrill to explore‚ and it's full of complex mechanics for combat‚ trading‚ and diplomacy. This can be intimidating for new players‚ but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online‚ one of the longest-running MMO games‚ then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments‚ Cron Stones‚ Enhancement Kits‚ and more. All of these items are handy for your next session‚ so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading Black Desert Online codes February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide

How do you harvest Acacia in Skull and Bones? You'll need this wood type in order to complete the Tools of the Trade contract in Ubisoft's new pirate adventure‚ but where can you find Acacia‚ and how do you harvest it? After jumping into Skull and Bones‚ you might want to make sure you've got a qualifying stream on to earn some Skull and Bones Twitch Drops on the side. With the Skull and Bones release date upon us‚ harvesting Acacia will soon be something you'll need to know how to do. Luckily‚ we've got all you need to know. Continue reading How to harvest Acacia in Skull and Bones MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best pirate games‚ Skull and Bones release date‚ Skull and Bones system requirements

If you’re finding the wait for Hollow Knight Silksong unbearable‚ the Tales of Kenzera: Zau Steam Next Fest demo is the perfect remedy. Out soon‚ this Metroidvania was shown off heavily at The Game Awards‚ and‚ despite some jank when I played it earlier this week‚ all I can think is what comes next. Continue reading Fill the Hollow Knight Silksong gap with this new Steam Next Fest demo

A few weeks after the president delivered the Gettysburg Address‚ he called on Congress to welcome immigrants as a "source of national wealth and strength"

SCOTUS should ensure that dissidents can continue making passionate and even angry rhetorical challenges to the political status quo without fear.

EA has confirmed details on the next major update for UFC 5‚ which is set to be deployed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at 10 AM PT today. The update will not only add three new fighters to the game's extensive roster of athletes‚ but will also make important balance adjustments to striking‚ grappling‚ and some other miscellaneous changes.