Thoughtful discussion forges friendships
Michael and I have been doing our back and forth in this column for over a year. Now that we’re both about to graduate, I have to say it’s a … Read More
Author: Brandon Bub
Expectations are too low in math education
A few weeks ago, Michael and I shared our thoughts on Common Core and the question of education reform, but that topic is so broad that I thought it merited … Read More
On not having enough time
Here’s one for you: pretty, wealthy girl gets accepted into Yale University. Decides to study English. Finds her creative voice thanks to a supportive faculty. Writes a play to be … Read More
Choose smarter spending over increased funding
There is no lack of opinions on what is wrong with the American education system. Every time national policies like No Child Left Behind and the Common Core (the latter … Read More
On feeling inadequate
For college seniors, March is the time when most people begin firming up their life plans after graduation. In the past month, I have known people who have been accepted … Read More
Western journalists fail to explain politics of Uganda
In the Broadway musical, “The Book of Mormon,” the show’s main characters, Elder Price and Elder McKinley, are informed that they will spend two years on a mission in Uganda. … Read More
Twitch Plays Pokemon’s promise of anarchy
“Praise Helix!” “All Glory to the Dome!” “Save us Bird Jesus!” If you have no idea what I’m talking about, chances are you are not one of the 30 million … Read More
Two sides of the same Amendment
The first clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” In theory, … Read More
DEBATE: More to consider than ‘following your dreams’
See the other half of the debate by Michael Dearman. If you ask a group of children what they want to do when they grow up, the last response you’d … Read More
DEBATE: Atheist finds prayers for conversion offensive
Read the other half of the debate by Michael Dearman. One of the most explicit messages found in the Bible is that of the importance of Christian evangelization. For instance, … Read More