Entries from March 2008

March 27, 2008

I’m Still Here!

Hello readers both old and new! I wanted to appologize for not moderating the comments and responding to your many interesting comments.
I’m currently in Atlanta, GA and am internet-limited for the rest of the weekend. I’d like to continue the discussion once I’m re-connected again. In addition, I got word from my editor that the [...]

March 24, 2008

Raw DS Opinion Article: “Cowboy and Indian” Themed Party Illustrates That it is Time to Change the Name

Note: This article is slated to be published in Friday’s edition of the Dakota Student. I posted it here early so as to have a better-timed reaction to this news story in the Grand Forks Herald about an Indian-themed party held by members of UND’s Gamma Phi Beta sorority. The photos in the story have [...]

March 23, 2008

It’s Not the Education, It’s the Educator Stupid!

On my flight home from Minneapolis to Denver I decided to pull out my laptop and spool up the director Michael Hoffman’s commentary for The Emperor’s Club. Haven’t seen it? You can find a synopsis in the link.
I first saw this movie on an airplane and was intrigued as it was the only thing on. [...]

March 20, 2008

An Unlikely Travel Partner

Over the next week and a half of travels I’m lucky enough to have the company of Chomsky, the new mascot of the UND Honors Program. As Honors students spread their knowledge and influence around the world, Chomsky will be there to go with them, spreading his own influence by often making people ask “What [...]

March 20, 2008

I Should Be Packing.

I’m headed home to Denver on the Redtail in 7 hours. I’m nowhere near being packed and I’ve got two weeks of travel preparations to make. Luckily I’ll be able to do laundry at the midpoint.
I just want to mention something for a minute. If you are in a position of authority and dealing with [...]

March 17, 2008

It’s Thesis Time.

Right off the bat I’d like to apologize for not writing on this thing sooner. In truth, my mind has been elsewhere. I’m going to try and make a conscious effort over the next few months to update this thing more often. There’s a lot of interesting stuff going on in the world of The [...]