Art by Kris HarperThe recent film starring Steve Jobs showed he was not a man about himself; he was a man about his creation. He fancied himself an artist in the highest form, and he was. Whatever arrogance Jobs displayed was not because of who he thought he was, but because of his thoughts regarding his creations. Despite passing away in 2011, his creations maintain profound … [Read more...] about How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Kris Harper
American History Doesn’t Tell our Story
Art by Kris HarperThe wind soared past my window as I rode in my grandpa’s red Chevy. Rows of corn waved by as we cruised down country roads. I listened to my grandpa as he told me the history of every nook and cranny we could see. “Over there’s where my parents’ house used to be, and here is where my grandparents lived. My grandma used to make me pie … [Read more...] about American History Doesn’t Tell our Story
Let the Christmas Countdown Begin
Art by Kris HarperThank goodness Halloween is over. It’s not that college students will ever tire of free candy, horror movies or cat costumes (honestly, how are we not over those yet?); it’s just that what is around the corner is so much better than the street on which we’ve been trick-or-treating. OK, “around the corner” is a generous phrase … [Read more...] about Let the Christmas Countdown Begin
Corporal Punishment Needs to be Stopped
Art by Kris HarperA disturbing video was released on Oct. 26, showing a sheriff’s deputy throwing an unarmed 16-year-old student out of her seat and dragging her across the floor before handcuffing her in a high school in South Carolina. In the midst of the recent focus on police brutality, this looks like another sad reminder that the system is permeated with unjust … [Read more...] about Corporal Punishment Needs to be Stopped
American Identity: Evolve Past National Barriers
Art by Kris HarperWhen I think of American icons, I think of John Wayne, George Washington and Superman. Two of these are solely American concepts, but Superman could be said to be an international icon for good. He is the "ubermensch" that Nietzsche speaks about, the one who has risen above national borders and become an ideal citizen of the world. We should follow suit. … [Read more...] about American Identity: Evolve Past National Barriers
