Opinion

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Speak up!

There are situations that arise on our campus which stir up controversy, which cause emotional reactions, and which can have negative effects on the sense of community on which we place so much value. Read more...

Looking beyond self-interest

A good friend of mine always tells me that when a system doesn't work it is not inherently because it can't function but that the interest of those at stake may be contrary to the set goals. Read more...

Embracing our community

I repeat the now familiar line that we, EMU, cannot afford to be what we have become. I do not speak of finances like the Prioritization Steering Committee (PSC). It is my hope and belief that the PSC has taken steps to put the university in a better financial state. My fears lie far beyond the university's balance sheet. Read more...

Christian's corner: On learning

I am tempted to ignore the pink elephant in the room. The problem is, however, that if I don't say something about the recommendations from the prioritization committee, I will appear to be a complete fop. Read more...

Succumbing to the dollar

Since when do Anabaptist values say that we should look like everyone else, compare ourselves to an arbitrary national average, or base our decisions on the law of supply and demand? Read more...

Disappointed at injustice

As a student, I am disappointed and perturbed that Professor Ken Roth will not remain on the faculty at EMU after this year. Read more...

Glad to have graduated

I would just like to say that I was very disappointed to hear that Ken Roth is being terminated. I think our school needs to look at the bigger picture. I remember when rumors were going around campus a year or two ago that his contract might not be renewed because he was "too easy." Read more...