News
Why we eat collard greens and black eyed peas to ring in the new year
Collard Greens and black-eyed peas are eaten on New Year's Day in the South, as they are believed to bring wealth, health, luck, and prosperity.
Opinion
Looking back while looking toward new year’s political battles
A 70-year-old text on political philosophy still teaches valuable lessons.
News
NC House advances Pledge of Allegiance bill
State lawmakers in the NC House of Representatives are moving forward a bill that would require schools to incorporate daily recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance and ensure prominent display of the United States and North Carolina flags. If passed, House Bill 186 mandates that local school boards, charter schools, regional schools, and laboratory schools will be...
Opinion
A look into the different expressions of conservatism
As someone who tends to fall on the libertarian end of the political spectrum, I used to struggle with understanding the term “conservative” as a political category. I have noticed the term expresses a broad political ideology. This is generally understood to those that adhere to the principle of conservatism but not something readily available...
Opinion
Engaging Our Traditions
It’s not enough just to do things the way we've always done them.
Opinion
A Defense of Liberal Learning
It’s hard to prepare students for the future when we ignore the wisdom of the past.
