Side-by-Side: Michael Walters

The Side-by-Side is a bi-semester pair of columns. Two students receive the same potentially divisive question and don’t get to see what the other has written before it is published. This week’s question: The goal of a career in college is undoubtedly tied to one piece of paper: the degree that certifies the student. In this context, what impact should the humanities have on students, if any? By: Michael Walters Class. Eat. Study. Sleep. Find time for friends. This is the basic schematic that most of us as college students live by. Our lives become so hectic that we resent … Continue reading Side-by-Side: Michael Walters

Side-by-Side: Natalie Fagundo

The Side-by-Side is a bi-semester pair of columns. Two students receive the same potentially divisive question and don’t get to see what the other has written before it is published. This week’s question: The goal of a career in college is undoubtedly tied to one piece of paper: the degree that certifies the student. In this context, what impact should the humanities have on students, if any? By: Natalie Fagundo Contemporary society praises utility in all aspects of life, especially in attaining one’s college degree. People attend college to gain an education that will prepare them for future jobs. Getting … Continue reading Side-by-Side: Natalie Fagundo