St. Ignatius and the “Jesuit Values”
“This people honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me. And in vain do they worship me, teaching...
Controversy Erupts over Homeland Security’s “Disinformation Governance Board”
On April 28th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement announcing it will create a Disinformation Governance Board to counter...
Opinion: France Must Eject Macron
The second round of France’s 2022 presidential election is scheduled to take place this Sunday, April 24th, pitting incumbent Emmanuel Macron against...
Why Universities Need Philosophy Now More Than Ever
The core mission of a university is to prepare students for their futures, whether professionally, personally, or civically. It’s designed to teach...
Opinion: The Hidden Danger of Reinstating Mask Mandates
The basis of a democratic society is trust. Trust is what allows our soldiers to give their all in far away battlefields...
What Orban’s Victory Means for Europe
Last Sunday, Viktor Orban resoundingly won yet another victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections. Support for Orban’s party, Fidesz, increased by nearly five...
The Roots of the “Great Resignation”
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic dominated our thoughts, headlines, and everyday lives. It has given us little, if any,...
Smith Stage Smackdown: Funny Mishap or Cultural Turning Point?
There are two ways to recount what happened at the Oscars the night of March 27th, 2022:
A...
The Case For Philodemic Hall Reimagination
As a new member of the Philodemic Society, I have spent hours going over the history and mission of our storied organization....
Opinion: We Don’t Need Another “Freedom Fries” Fiasco
On the 20th of February Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, reawakening European memories of wars for conquest that have lain dormant...
