Opinion
Totalitarianism in your pocket: Activism is in need of philosophy Part II
In the previous article, I outlined a problem. In this companion piece, I hope to further clarify that problem and illustrate my solution to it. I will provide a brief overview of my analysis here, bu...Read More
Everything I want to say to my first-year residents but don’t know how
Heyo, It’s me—your friendly neighborhood residential adviser (RA). You might know me from the first floor meeting, where I awkwardly talked about policies loudly in your face, or perhaps from tho...Read More
Griffins in the classroom, Utes on the weekend
Tis’ the season—football season, that is, and Westminster College students aren’t missing out on the fun. Sure, Westminster doesn’t have a football team, but there are always a handful of students rep...Read More
Learning Communities: Connecting or clashing perspectives?
Westminster College officially implemented its WCore curriculum—which replaced the liberal education requirements—with this year’s first-year class. There have been both negative and positive com...Read More
Totalitarianism in your pocket: Activism is in need of philosophy; Part I
As a Scorpio and someone named after J.D. Salinger’s Holden Caulfield, it seems I was fated to study a philosophical tradition known for its suspicion of all things conventional, seemingly instinctive...Read More
Why labels hurt the LGBTQ+ community
When it comes to gender, sexuality and romantic attraction, we live in a world of shifting values. As a whole, things are definitely improving. Gay marriage is legal in the United States, the transgen...Read More
And I am alive
Holden smiled at me when I got to Shaw and hovered slightly behind while I selected nourishment. I’d appreciated that he was so quick to answer my text about needing an eating buddy, but desired some ...Read More
Best Hangover Spot: Blue Plate Diner
Congratulations, you’ve managed to make it to Blue Plate Diner after a, let's say, long night. Probably the best decision you’ll manage to make all day with the rest of the 11 a.m. hangover crowd. Bre...Read More
Best Vegetarian Joint and Coffee House: Sugar House Coffee
Although Sugar House Coffee (SHC) is known for its assortment of teas and fairtrade coffee, it also provides customers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options. The eclectic environment in SHC boa...Read More
Best Professor of Arts and Sciences: A friendly goodbye to Rulon Wood
Entering an office up a few flights of stairs in Foster Hall, students can expect an experience. The wall is cluttered with degrees, a Diet Coke or two, multiple computer monitors and then, there in t...Read More