Category: Opinions
November 24, 2014
Opinions
Harry Potter and Jesus
Reading Rowling in the Context of Christianity “‘Hogwarts School of Prayer and Miracles?’ Harry queried. . . ’I want to…
November 20, 2014
Opinions
Don’t Fear the Unknown
I have never been much of a details person. I prefer the unplanned: the wide-open opportunity of possibility, the space…
November 20, 2014
Opinions
The Physicality of Beauty
In the last few years there has been a strong resistance against women portrayed in the media. People rightfully complain…
November 20, 2014
Opinions
We’re Just Plain Scared to Be Wrong
In the last year, several important pieces of research have contributed to the idea that the Millennial Generation (that’s us)…
Two Views: On Climate Activism
In the mid-14th century, Italian officials and scientists became convinced that the paint in frescoes covering the inside walls of…
Two Views: On Climate Activism
I hear it all the time, and I couldn’t agree more; “Don’t listen to the alarmists!” The world is full…
November 08, 2014
Opinions
Speaking: a Spiritually Formative Practice
There are many voices calling out to us everyday, be it the Church, our parents, our teachers, or our friends.…
November 08, 2014
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have observed two areas which are rapidly undermining our culture. First, people do not believe the authority…
November 08, 2014
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor of the Star, Holly Chaisson’s editorial in in the October 24 issue of the Star, “Homosexuals and the…
October 31, 2014
Opinions
Enrollment and The Hail Mary Pass
A Vanderbilt University study concluded colleges that had recently closed had enrollments of fewer than one thousand students and endowments of…