Monthly Archives: June 2011

Affirmative Action Complications

Posted on June 15, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Natasha Scott, a Maryland high school senior filling out university applications, is facing a pretty interesting dilemma, and one less common than would might assume.  Scott is one of many multiracial high school seniors currently wondering how to most accurately, … Continue reading →

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Billy Collins Interview

Posted on June 14, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus
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You Are a Tourist

Posted on June 13, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

In the spirit of existentially seizing the moment.

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Dying Philosophy

Posted on June 13, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Perusing the op/ed sections of the LA Times and the NY Times this morning, I stumbled across a very interesting article not aligned with the general character of the often politically charged op/ed articles of the NY Times.  Entitled “Philosophy … Continue reading →

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The Hopefully Dwindling Relavence of Sarah Palin

Posted on June 11, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Of all the popular political leaders, Sarah Palin is one whose skill appears to be seeming relavent while not running for president, not holding political office, and generally doing nothing to help the country.  This boggles me.  The problem is the … Continue reading →

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Ideologue for Peace?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

The Australian Peace Foundation recently awarded United States renowned linguist, philosopher, and prolific author Noam Chomsky the Sydney Peace Prize, to substantial amount of backlash among both Australian and international critics.  Many claim that Chomsky’s challenging of authority too often … Continue reading →

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