Tag Archives: Education
St. Edward’s Renovations Go Green
St. Edward’s University has made concerted steps towards a more energy-efficient campus over the past few years, and the renovations
on Doyle Hall have been especially environmentally conscious. Continue reading
Meghan McCain on Ann Coulter
On the “Blogs and Stories” section of the Daily Beast, Meghan McCain dishes on being a middle man in a politically polar world. From being called a RINO (“Republican in name only”), to having Ann Coulter being the egregious side of the Republican image, McCain explains how the younger generation is being lost in translation. Continue reading
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Austin Bike Plan
Bicycling has become a significant part of the Austin identity, as it provides locals an alternative mode of transportation and serves as recreation and exercise. In a move to rally round local bicyclists, the City of Austin has created the Austin Bicycle Master Plan, a means to create and promote the ideal environment for the friendly co-existence of bicycle riders and other transportation users in the area. Continue reading
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“Twitter in Congress, With the Accent on Twit”
This is a really interesting article by Mark Bauerlein, Professor of English at Emory University. Continue reading
Doubt and Immobility
“To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.” From the novel, Life of Pi. A terrific read, and an interesting quote to consider.
Filed under Books, Education, English, World Wide Web, Writing
Passion and Civility Debate Tournament
The second annual Passion and Civility Debate Tournament finals, hosted by St. Edward’s Center for Ethics and Leadership, will be held tomorrow, February 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Beginning with thirty-two students, the tournament is now down to its final four, respectively: Anthony Betancourt, Ankit Babber, Marett Hanes, and yours truly. Continue reading
Student Entitlement
This is a very interesting article from the New York Times. It’s definitely a valid argument, one that I agree with. How hard students claim to work is totally subjective, yet many feel entitled to As and Bs no matter whether they put in two hours a week on homework or nine. Check out the article, below. Continue reading
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This Says it All
This is a caricature of Nadya Suleman, the mother of fourteen babies who is not employed and is living with her parents, who says that “money is just paper.” She now has a site that asks for donations. Nadya is the sort of person who makes me doubt humanity. Continue reading
Filed under Education, Health, Oddities, Wistful World, World Wide Web
Dr. Shirley McKellar Speaks to St. Ed’s Students
The kind-looking, African-American woman stood from her seat in the
front row of the room and gracefully made her way to the podium. After
carefully adjusting her glasses on the bridge of her nose, McKellar began her lecture, “Good evening, St. Edward’s University.” Continue reading
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