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10 Things Alexander Hamilton Said He Wanted in a Wife 0
- Education
- October 5, 2016
In the spring of 1779, as war raged between the American Colonies and Great Britain, a 24-year-old Alexander Hamilton had women on the brain. Hamilton, a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and chief-of-staff to Gen. George Washington, had considerable duties in a war that had entered its third year. Yet his personal letters make
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How Your Name Can Predict How You’ll Vote 0
- Culture
- October 5, 2016
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed a decided absence of political yard signs in my neighborhood this election season. Such an occurrence may be the result of general disinterest in the two main candidates… or maybe my neighbors have suddenly been bit by the Minnesota Nice bug, which requires people to keep their
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Are Women the Biggest Losers in the ‘Selfie Culture’?0
- Culture
- October 5, 2016
Latest data published in Britain suggests that young women are at the “highest mental health risk” in our culture. Statistics published by Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) indicate that one in four young women suffer from mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. The major NHS report examined the mental health of thousands of
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Is ‘Closed for Thanksgiving’ Trending?0
- Culture
- October 5, 2016
Last year, it was the small business retailers who balked at opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. This year, it’s the largest mall in the U.S. On Wednesday morning, Mall of America officials announced that they will not participate in the Black Friday creep which has overtaken Thanksgiving in recent years. According to The Minneapolis
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Aristotle’s Tips for Voting in the 2016 Election 0
- Culture
- October 4, 2016
The end of the 2016 election is in sight – thank goodness! Despite this fact, approximately 10 percent of voters are still undecided in regards to whom they will vote for. For the uncertain among us – or even for those who have already decided – some advice from Aristotle might be helpful. Throughout the
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What France’s Experience With Free College Can Teach Us 0
- Economics
- October 4, 2016
From certain perspectives, the French higher education system would seem to be doing great. There are numerous prestigious schools, thousands of students attend them, and the government has spent millions upon millions of euros since the 1980s in subsidizing both students and universities. But looks are deceiving. In fact, the number of students failing to
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