In the iconic painting “The Death of Socrates” by Jacques Louis David, the philosopher sits on his bed, lecturing his followers in his final minutes on the immortality of the soul, his finger raised toward heaven to indicate the subject of his discussion.[1] At the suggestion of the poet André Chénier, David painted Socrates such […]
Letter From The Editor, Issue XI
Dear Reader, “What’s your major? And what exactly do you want to do with that?” Those are two of the most common, and perhaps also the most daunting, questions asked on our campus. Our campus culture assigns honor to those people who pursue impressive work – that can be due to the prestige of the […]
Should I Work For Amazon Or A Non-Profit?
In August 2020, the Reddit forum r/AnywhereButAmazon was created with thedescription: “Amazon is convenient, but they’re not the most ethical company. Join us to find better alternatives.” [1] The discussion page quickly filled up with people asking for recommendations on other places to shop and posting news articles about Amazon’s unethical practices. The tech giant […]
Beauty in a Broken World
We are surrounded by beauty in this world, even on the days where the world feels most broken. In nature alone, we experience the changing of leaves in the fall, the sound of crashing waves, blooming of flowers, and the scents of fresh fruit. Beautiful artwork is displayed in museums all over the world and […]
Letter from the Editors
Dear Reader, In the midst of the tragedies of this past year, perhaps the greatest challenge was being forced to walk much of it alone. Many of us have faced illness and grief while physically separated from our friends and family, and isolation has not only amplified those challenges, but become a form of suffering […]
Student Stories: Solitude during the Pandemic
Joyce Huang (‘24) Before the pandemic, my faith was mostly based on what other people told me. I didn’t really read my Bible or do research online, I just assumed that what people told me was right. Then when everything shut down and in-person church activities stopped happening, I wasn’t able to see people as […]