“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” These are the words Gandalf said to Frodo as he lamented the ring and …
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When the Gyre Widens, We Will Fall Apart
W. B. Yeats, in his poem “The Second Coming,” wrote, “Turning and turning in the widening gyre/ The falcon cannot hear the falconer;/ Things fall apart, the center cannot hold,/ …
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Art Exhibit Humanizes Violence Survivors
We often view art as a way to express the beauty and joy in this world, in our cities, and in our relationships. While art can portray beauty, it can …
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“Pop” Has Lost the Intrinsic Value of Music
True music is a reflection of people and communities and where they are in their lives. Music creates a place where we can be completely honest about whatever we are …
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Respecting a Person’s Worth After Death
Death is something we have probably all experienced. If we have not yet, we will. Regardless of our beliefs about death and life after death, it must be accepted that …
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Change Societal Glorification of Alcohol
Many people look towards their 21st birthday with anticipation. As is commonly known, it is the age in the United States when alcohol can legally be purchased and consumed. Now, …
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Power Is the Problem in Gender Inequality
I have been deeply troubled over the past few months as more and more allegations of sexual assault have surfaced all around us. It seems that no industry can hide …
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Willow Run, Clint Roberts Performance
As a musician, live performances can be one of the most difficult parts of music. When you record and do not like a track, you can do another take. If …
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Hiding Behind Media for Societal Change
“We need change now,” is a social media stance I see often. I can agree with this phrase on many levels. We need change in our government; not only the …
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When Communities Divide
Growing up in the Mennonite church, community is a word I have heard many times. The idea of community continues to be ingrained within me at Eastern Mennonite University. We …