Confronting the White Moderate
In Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail,” he voices his frustration with the white moderate. Now, more...
Emotions: part of a balanced breakfast
In my mind, emotions are like the colors of a hummingbird’s wings – sharp, effervescent and constantly changing. While the...
Major change for sophomore transfer student
As first-generation Latino students step foot on a college campus for the first time, they will soon feel the pressure...
Thoughts on activism: grace and gratitude
I need to start off by thanking Rachel for writing such an incredible perspectives piece last week. Her unique expertise...
Who is holding the power in our society?
A myriad of people in our society hold elevated positions. They have influence. People often look up to them for...
The golden rule for political conversation
On this campus, we take pride in our ethnic diversity. As a current GC Admissions Counselor, I am proud to...
There is news from the Western Front
When the United Kingdom voted out of Europe, I was totally shocked. My brain froze, and I could not think....
An invitation extended to the campus community to respond
Instead of the usual Features section on pages 2 and 3 this week, you will find two pages of Perspectives....
Election Response
RICHARD AGUIRRE Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations rraguirre@goshen.edu The morning after Donald J. Trump was elected president, I awoke...
Election Response
WHITNEY PETERSON Sophomore wmpeterson@goshen.edu Yes, that’s right, I voted for Trump. After the controversy and debate that has taken place...
Election Response
PETER SHIRK First-Year peters6@goshen.edu I Guess I wish I didn’t feel anxiousness when I call my muse I wish I...
Where do we go from here?
JAMES BRENNEMAN President jebrenneman@goshen.edu Since the national election a little over a week ago, I’ve been thinking a lot about...
Election Response
BRANDON VIRES Junior bivires@goshen.edu As a conservative, I have felt uneasy about my political orientation ever since my arrival at...
Election Response
BEVERLY LAPP Professor of Music beverlykl@goshen.edu As I worried about shifting polls in the presidential race a few weeks ago,...
Election Response
CHANDLER INGLE Sophomore cmingle@goshen.edu I am a 19-year-old heterosexual white middle class male. Yes, I am privileged. But I am...
