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  • Is Political Correctness Killing Entertainment?

    Is Political Correctness Killing Entertainment?0

    On August 3rd, 1966, stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce was found dead in his bathroom, seemingly of a drug overdose. Only 40 years old at the time, Bruce’s untimely death followed a string of run-ins with the law, and a four-month period in a New York workhouse. The crime that landed Bruce in hot-water towards the

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  • Former Syracuse Professor Explains Why the University Should Not Be a Shopping Mall

    Former Syracuse Professor Explains Why the University Should Not Be a Shopping Mall0

    As a colleague of mine recently observed, today’s high school students seem to be much more prone to choosing college alternatives than they were a few years ago. Such observation is not a figment of imagination, but a reality across the globe, a fact which various sources confirm. The first source is a poll out

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  • Actress: Entitlement is Not the Secret to Success

    Actress: Entitlement is Not the Secret to Success0

    Once upon a time on a dull afternoon, I consulted my bucket list. The item written, “Be in a play at Guthrie Theatre; any size role will do,” stood out as an interesting option. I knew such an idea was rather ambitious, as the Guthrie holds national acclaim and I have very little training as

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  • The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)

    The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)54

    Throughout grade school and high school, I was fortunate to participate in quality music programs. Our high school had a top Illinois state jazz band; I also participated in symphonic band, which gave me a greater appreciation for classical music. It wasn’t enough to just read music. You would need to sight read, meaning you

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  • ‘Social Justice’ is Overrunning the University of Texas

    ‘Social Justice’ is Overrunning the University of Texas0

    The latest racket in higher education, evident at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, is the disturbing proliferation of “social justice” as a degree program, a course topic, an academic emphasis, and even as a prerequisite in campus job descriptions. “Social justice” is a seemingly innocuous term with no established definition. Many

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  • Finding Positive Masculinity in Pulp Fiction

    Finding Positive Masculinity in Pulp Fiction0

    In my first installment about the film Pulp Fiction, I used Jordan Peterson’s theory of order, chaos, and personal responsibility to interpret the actions of Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent (John Travolta). In this second installment, I want to focus on one of the film’s most important characters: Butch (Bruce Willis). For those unfamiliar with

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