Opinion topic: Philosophical
When tolerance trumps all, there is truth for none
If the society we live in today could be summarized in one word, I would choose “tolerance.” Read »
Editorials give power to thoughts, opinions
Writing down a well-thought out letter to the editor or opinion column and sending it in to the newspaper is not only a great way to put the old First Amendment to use, but it also opens up discussion… Read »
Columnist offers shortsighted critique of Humanism
In the Nov. 29’s column, “Humanism espouses unrealistic view of mankind,” sophomore Matt Brumit not only unnecessarily mocks humanists but also completely misrepresents their views. Read »
Yankees’ team culture detrimental to entire sport
In eighth grade, my class went on a field trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City. My teacher informed us that we were going to a baseball game. Read »
Humanism espouses unrealistic view of mankind
Humanism would be a wonderful thing if it made any sense. Read »
Brumit should open his eyes
Craning my nine-year-old neck to see above the end-of-the-school-day crowd, I easily spotted my younger sister coming from all the way down the hall – a beacon of blonde hair in a sea of brown and… Read »
Humility is unsung hero of noble lives
“The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.” You may remember this quote by Wilhelm Stekel… Read »
Flat education, classes compel students to read books
Have you ever read a book that made you feel things you couldn’t explain? Read »
A life taken away too quickly still memorable, inspiring
Are there some men who really live their lives, as Ernest Hemingway once put it, “all the way up” – or is that merely a romantic ideal? Read »
‘Rich, white guy’ label a burden
I imagine many of the readers of this column will identify with what I’m saying, so I’m not too sure how worthwhile it is. But nevertheless, I deem it worthy of being put into words. Read »