By Aleigha Page Marriage is an institution under fire by many harsh critics in the country because it is deemed as antiquated, and legally unnecessary. However, I believe that marriage is the healthiest institution for society because it demands that people learn how to work with another person, and make commitments. Above anything, it [...]
By Alexandra Macey A temple at Delphi once bore the inscribed oracle, “Know thyself.” This is not simply an obsolete admonition. It is a mantra that should be constantly in the forefront of the student’s mind, particularly during the transition into college. What, then, does it mean to truly “know” oneself? Ultimately, it is [...]
By Josh Groll At the conclusion of Albert Camus’ novel The Plague, the intrepid protagonist, Dr. Rieux, reflects on the jubilation of the citizens of Oran after having been liberated from the titular microbial menace. For Dr. Rieux, the atmosphere is bittersweet. Being a medical professional, Rieux knows that the plague bacillus can never be [...]
By Nick Wilson Dr. Bart Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies at UNC, is well known for his zealous opposition to Christianity and its proponents. He considers himself particularly qualified because he claims to have once been a devout follower who lost and renounced his Christian faith. His lectures and books immediately dismiss Biblical arguments [...]
By Joshua Groll One of the notable challenges to the status quo embodied in the recent 2010 election season was the rise of the gay right. Election exit poll results show that conservative candidates attracted 31 percent of the gay vote, up from 19 percent in 2008. Previously thought of as a near mythical [...]
By Anthony Dent Thanks to the “Great Recession,” profits have taken a browbeating in the public consciousness, but this is merely an extension of the repudiation of profits seen in academia. If you talk to students around campus, a large majority will agree that market forces simply do not help most people; indeed, most [...]
