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A man’s home is his castle, or at least a place of warmth. We are firmly reminded of just how reliant we are on our houses this time of year when frost and snow greet us in the mornings.
In this year’s tight economy, especially, it may be easy to convince ourselves that giving is less important, or at least something that can wait. But rather than being a burdensome humdrum, giving can be one of the most exciting ways we spend our money.
Thanksgiving isn’t until next Thursday, but in a way, it’s already here. Although we may have to wait nearly a week for family gatherings, turkey carvings and an afternoon of football, a profound sense of thanks-giving should be a part of every day.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, some people observe two minutes of silence. Veterans Day does not receive the public fanfare of Independence Day, Memorial Day or some other holidays, but it is still a chance for people around the globe to remember together the cost of peace and to unify around the ideal of global harmony.
What would happen if we didn’t vote for president? The UK already follows this model. The head of the executive branch of government, the prime minister, is not chosen directly by the people’s vote, but by the party in power in Parliament.
I love autumn. I’m not bitterly mourning the loss of days at the beach or 80 degree weather. Instead, I’m enjoying the unique combination of crisp air and warm sun, of the new coloring of trees and of the memories locked away in autumn.
Maybe you were one of those people, like me, who did not get to hear Richard Dawkins speak Monday. But this wasn’t the first time people have been turned away from a public discussion involving evolution.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of partying – these sound curiously close to the three “inalienable” rights proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence.
Having about 20 distinct library locations on campus must seem like a waste of space and money to some, but the closing of the Geography and Map Library in the near future raises larger issues of library usage and importance.
There’s something rotten in Bloomington. And it ain’t the bagels. Traffic in college towns is never a cakewalk, but in the four weeks of this semester, a lack of caution and responsibility is taking its toll. So who’s to blame?
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the recession “is very likely over.” But it could take years for the job market to return to normal. I’ve been in graduate school only three weeks, but here’s my personal invitation: Join the club.
