Today, Boundless published part 1 of a two-part series I wrote about graduate school deliberations. It opens: Mike was a motivated biology student with a strong GPA. Since graduating, he's spent the last three years as a research assistant in a large biotech company. Mike's always been interested in medicine, and that interest has only grown since he's been working. The thought of becoming a doctor seems increasingly exciting. Of course, it would be time-consuming to take the MCAT, apply to a bunch of medical schools, and then wait and hope for interview invitations. Not to mention the … [Read more...] about Thinking About Grad School?
Archives for August 2011
ESV Student Study Bible
I received a copy the other day and have really enjoyed looking through this excellent resource. Many students will benefit from this highly accessible and informative study Bible. It looks great, ready easily, and is full of interesting and spiritually insightful commentary. Here's a little video about it: ESV Student Study Bible from Crossway on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about ESV Student Study Bible
Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Horton reflects on the significance of Jobs' resignation--which, many believe, is almost certainly a harbinger of death: After battling pancreatic cancer, the Apple co-founder has finally resigned from the company and has resigned himself to one thing over which he has no control: death. Horton then steps back and reflects on what Jobs' and his technological work represents, as well as its limitations. An excerpt: This gospel not only saves us from our sins; it saves us from the feverish and ineffectual striving to make something of ourselves, to be something, to become immortal at … [Read more...] about Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Does Palin’s Upcoming New Hampshire Speech Suggest a Run?
It seems that Palin is to headline a Tea Party Express event in NH on Labor Day, just two days after she headlines a similar event in Iowa. Does this suggest a run? Maybe. But if so, I don't see how this makes a huge difference in the race, since Palin is already factored into all the early polling. I don't anticipate Palin growing her base, except perhaps by cutting into Bachmann's support. … [Read more...] about Does Palin’s Upcoming New Hampshire Speech Suggest a Run?
Binge Drinking at College
The widespread phenomenon of binge drinking is the subject of a recent USA Today article entitled "College drinking is liberating, and a good excuse." The gist of the article is that educating students on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption have not stemmed the tide, because students apparently perceive the benefits of drunkenness (lowered inhibitions and an excuse for bad behavior) as greater than the costs (hangovers, impaired physical, emotional, and sexual judgement, etc.). "I think everybody's aim is to get drunk on the weekend," says Brandie Pugh, 22, a senior at Ohio … [Read more...] about Binge Drinking at College
Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem
Peggy Noonan, writing for the Wall Street Journal on Gov. Rick Perry, who seems to be the front runner at this particular moment: Mr. Perry's primary virtue for the Republican base is that he means it. He comes across as a natural conservative, Texas Division, who won't be changing his mind about his basic premises any time soon. His professed views don't seem to be an outfit he can put on and take off at will. In this of course he's the anti-Romney. Unlike Ms. Bachmann, he has executive experience, three terms as governor of a state with 25 million people. His primary flaw appears … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem