Category Archives: Academics

Anything that involves academia at any level; from kindergarten to graduate school.

On Sexual Double Standards

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

A high school teacher was sentenced today to four years in jail after being convicting of 16 counts of sexual assault on five boys. The sex was even more egregious because the teachers supplied the teens with alcohol and drugs, … Continue reading →

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The Legitimacy & Power of Wikipedia

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I get tired of hearing people argue that “you can’t use Wikipedia as a resource” for anything, but most specifically academic papers …. Why is it important to use an academic paper instead of a blog as a legitimate source? … Continue reading →

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Your Taxes: Capitalist or Socialist?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

I sound like a broken record lately, but it is clear that we need a basic understanding of certain definitions. Socialism is an economic system the means of production, distribution, and exchange of goods are collectively or cooperatively owned by … Continue reading →

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The Desensitization of Hitler

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I usually hate any time my favorite two worlds come together, politics and sports. Almost always, it is never good. A recent blog I read reminded me of many things in politics that frustrate us all. It is frustrating that … Continue reading →

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The Weakness of Learning

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I miss high school debate. There was a structure involved. There were two sides presenting a case on a clear statement. Both sides present a structured case. To do so, they presents their thesis, the value which to judge the … Continue reading →

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