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Give Gen Ed credits coherent purpose by connecting them to Western canon

Today’s college students are tasked with a daunting and — for many — unfeasible mission: cobbling together a meaningful general education that will give them a coherent and interconnected understanding of the most essential knowledge.  This task is daunting because of the general education landscape most students encounter. At present, most universities offer their students...

Shannon Watkins
Opinion

I pledge allegiance to the flag

In order to be loved, a country must be lovely. It need not be flawless. In fact, no society—excepting the eternal City—is flawless. But to garner affection, it must be loveable. The World War II generation recognized our nation’s loveliness and gave everything they had to defend it. In fact, the sacrifices of that generation...

Bruce Ashford
Opinion

Andrews: Responsibility Movement Key to U.S.

Responsibility Reborn is an excellent charter for the responsibility movement. Despite the challenges of contemporary political life and the excesses of American culture, Andrews’ treatise is infused with optimism. The next few years are critical in determining whether America will stagnate or see a rebirth of responsibility.

David N. Bass