Tag Archives: Leadership
"Jousting with Windmills" by Casey Gleave
Rather than finding satisfaction by saying “no”, Love and Fidelity Network students find joy in certain things that deliver it. They share truths that they have discovered by reason, science, and their own experiences. They are willing to take the heat that comes from rubbing against the cultural grain because they hope the truths they affirm will benefit this and future generations. Implicit in their speech and action is their assertion that you matter. Just as Don Quixote rode off on his Quest in the hope that Aldonza would see that she really is Dulcinea, “[They] hope to add some measure of grace to the world.” Continue reading
"The Power of Belief" by Ashley Crouch
The Macy’s on 34th Street in New York City boasts a bright, glittery, larger-than-life sign that says “Believe”. Indeed, this is the season for belief, and as people bustle around, making purchases and catching up with family and friends, or … Continue reading
"Disconnected Libido" by Justin Hawkins, First Place Winner of the Essay Contest
We are told that these are the best four years of life. Visibly eager, and almost impossibly energetic, the recent high school graduate fantasizes about the ideas he will learn and the experiences he will live in this new utopia … Continue reading
"The Good News About Marriage" by Bill McGurn, WSJ
In this environment, the man or woman who stands up and declares “I dissent” can be profoundly discomfiting. You are those people. And you are discomfiting precisely because all sides understand that by dissenting you are saying that the prevailing orthodoxy is false, that there is a better path to a happy and fulfilling life. That is a radical stand on most college campuses today. And like all radicals willing to accept the consequences of their principles, you inspire a mix of admiration and fear. Continue reading
"Change the Climate, End Sex Week" by Andino, Aboutarabi, and Martin
Last spring, the editors of the News wrote that “the project of reforming Yale’s sexual culture is a formidable one.” This challenge followed upon an academic year punctuated by a number of events that drew attention to Yale’s sexual culture … Continue reading
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Recently, a classmate approached me before math class. She was advertising, by word of mouth, an event put on as a part of a women’s studies class assignment. The event in question is called “I <3 (or love if you … Continue reading
Put Your Pen to Paper for Our Essay Contest
Summer: an ideal time to process events from the preceding school year. A time to relax, a time to clear one’s head, and a time to think of creative solutions to personal, campus, and larger community problems. The Love and … Continue reading
"Take Back the Slut?" by Cassandra Hough
Should assault perpetrators be held responsible for their actions and should we put greater effort into educating about the seriousness of sexual assault? Most definitely. SlutWalk protestors are justified in demanding this. But before they take back the term “slut”, they should ask themselves if they really want to and what messages they send by embracing the name and the messages that come along with it. Continue reading
Press Coverage: Anscombe Society's Loud Launch
According to this recent article, which appeared in the Stanford Review, the new Stanford Anscombe Society appears to have generated quite a buzz on campus. Launching their group with an inaugural event on same-sex marriage featuring Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse, the … Continue reading
"Consenting Their Way to Sexual Harassment at Yale?" by Cassy Hough
When fraternity pledges marched through Yale’s campus earlier this academic year chanting “No means yes!”, their parade elicited mixed reactions. Such raunchy demonstrations have come to be almost expected by the student body, causing many to be desensitized and to … Continue reading