Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
These Apps Changed My Life
Photo Courtesy of SpotifyIt's amazing the profound influence those tiny, glowing squares have on daily life — the organizational, educational and musical capabilities of IOS and Android apps in our lives. Through an interesting and happy coincidence, I encountered three such apps this month which have markedly improved my life and inspired me share the wealth. All are … [Read more...] about These Apps Changed My Life
Best Albums of the Year
Photo Courtesy of Matt Biddulph//Creative Commons For those who think punk is not political anymore: Against Me!’s “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”: This is the most important album of the year, but hold tight to that umbrella. While much of the coverage of the album focused on the band’s “frontman,” Laura Jane Grace (who was then known as Tom Gabel), the album itself is a … [Read more...] about Best Albums of the Year
Women Dominated Music in 2014
Photo Courtesy of Eva Rinaldi//Creative Commons It has been an odd year — some would say a dry year. It was a year with dozens upon dozens of very good albums that did not quite reach the level of “My Dark Twisted Fantasy” or “OK Computer.” Except in one respect. This was the year of the female frontman. Even the word “frontman” seems obsolete after this season of … [Read more...] about Women Dominated Music in 2014
Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism
The past couple of years have been an interesting case study in administration at a Christian university. There has been plenty of drama surrounding campus security, national rankings and — as was recently covered by the Graphic — LGBT issues on campus. There are plenty of instances in which the administration deserved some respectful vitriol, and there are times … [Read more...] about Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism