Speaker programs should bring current decision makers to campus
The vacuous speech of Dr. Ron Paul arose from the institutionalization of professional speakers and endowed speakers' programs. An endowed speakers' program is required to...
Dear First-Years: Some DePauw tips from a senior
First off, congratulations on getting accepted to a great school (the term “great” is contingent on personal measurement) where almost everyone is as welcoming...
Divesting DePauw of fossil fuels: the 2040 goal
The campus-wide anti-fossil fuel movement "Divest DePauw" is for the most part, unseen, but its organizers are diligently working to maintain and expand its...
Winter Term proposal lacks student voice
A draft of some startling changes to Winter Term that has surfaced seems to be missing the opinion and needs of a certain group...
Bystander intervention: a necessary conversation topic for DePauw
Bystander intervention. When you first hear it, it sounds like an intimidating topic. But however taboo or daunting it may seem, it's something we...
LETTER: Vandalism to Compton Center chalkboard
Recently, the Compton Center for Peace and Justice displayed three chalkboards on campus with the phrase "Before I Die I Want To/Will..." inviting members...
Virtual stories during crisis: What to believe
Gut-wrenching stories went viral on Facebook, Twitter and the like amidst the devastating news of the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, April 15. Online, perhaps...
Saving energy on campus helps create a more sustainable DePauw, planet
How many times have you seen the light suddenly go off because of a power outage? Not many, I guess. Because electricity is constantly...
Staff turnover unbalances old and new
In the past four and a half years, President Casey has built a foundation of goals for the rest of his years to come. However,...
Spiritual beliefs: A conversation worth having
Spirituality is a loosely-defined concept that takes various forms-from unaffiliated personal practice to strict adherence to a religious doctrine. Regardless of what spirituality means...