One of the foundational myths of the United States is that to be a citizen is to be counted by the State. The truth is that the only formal way the population […]
An Oxford Education isn’t Enough, But Neither is Liberal Arts
In light of Wheaton’s current curriculum review, I’d like to offer an alternative to our current class structure by advocating the incorporation of the tutorial system. 36 essays. 36 tutorials. 24 weeks. […]
Just Star Stuff: Vine Edition
Aries; March 21 – April 19 Your Vine Quote: “I don’t need no degree to be a clothing hanger” Taurus; April 20 – May 20 Your Vine Quote: “Hurry, we’re going to […]
A Republican Declaration of Conscience
“I would like to speak briefly and simply about a national condition. It is a national feeling of fear and frustration of everything that we Americans hold dear. It is a condition […]
Not My President, Not My Religion, Not My Country
It is one of my sincerest wishes that as a Jew, I don’t have to have an opinion on Israel. After all, I ascribe to the belief that the State of Israel […]
Your genetic ancestry doesn’t matter, unless you want it to
You’ve probably seen that Ancestry.com commercial — the one where Kyle, who grew up thinking he was German, takes a DNA test and discovers that his ancestry is mostly Scottish, and trades […]
In Defense of the Western
In 1987, a group of Stanford students held a protest against the University’s Western Culture requirement. As they marched they chanted, “Hey hey, ho ho, Western culture’s gotta go.” Jesse Jackson happened […]
Credit to Nowhere: The Problem With Unpaid Internships
Over the summer I worked my dream job. Sadly my dream job didn’t pay me. Let me clarify: I am a double major of English and Film, by pursuing this degree I […]
Professor Stephanie Daniels on battling with breast cancer and her return to Wheaton
On June 1, 2017, Daniels “was at home with [her] son who was recovering from getting his tonsils out” when the call came at 12:30: “Stephanie, you have breast cancer. You’re not […]
Toxicity right before us: the hazardous of constant news intake
Roughly a year ago, amidst the constant headlines concerning President Donald Trump and the stream of news surrounding the Russia probe, I began to research what has now become a fascinating area […]