Perspectives

With International Program deadlines quickly approaching, deciding which program(s) to apply to can be difficult. And while freshmen and late-blooming sophomores may have spoken with various upperclassmen and gotten what are most likely relatively biased reviews of one program or another, it’s less likely that prospective IP students have gotten a candid sell of all of them, … [Read more...] about The hunt for an International Program begins

The Internet class: a thing of the space age, the future we now stand smack dab in the middle of. This 21st century concept has heads spinning and eyes rolling. Especially lately. As we claw our way out of a repressed economic climate, the fear of letting go of that dollar rises for the current student. While there are alternative ways to get that top-notch education, many … [Read more...] about Online class saves a buck, bolsters economy

Twelfth century Christianity was in a bad way. While the whole society was Christian in name, almost no one had sincere piety, passionate desire for God or living and transformative faith. The very institutions set apart for holiness had become a mockery of their original intent; instead of serving and devoting themselves to prayer, the monasteries were rolling in wealth and … [Read more...] about New Monasticism seeks to revive wayward Church

Sept. 11: It is a date that lives in so much infamy, we use it in place of the actual event. This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of those horrific attacks and the infamous date on which they occurred. A decade has passed since all of America watched in astonishment as a previously unthinkable atrocity brought New York’s twin towers to the ground. Children born that day are … [Read more...] about 9/11 revenge mindset must evolve

As responsible students, I am sure you are all no strangers to financial planning, student loans, and the sad reality of credit card payments. No doubt you track stock progress hourly, eagerly studying the debt crisis and drafting solutions you faithfully mail to the Capitol. What’s that? Your debit card just got denied? You’re overwhelmed with bank statements you can’t … [Read more...] about A Tale of two debts: The debt ceiling debate gets relevant for college students