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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 26, 2023 7:04:29 GMT -5
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Post by gks on Mar 26, 2023 7:50:33 GMT -5
Wilson's legacy is definitely mixed at best. And, not just to progressives. For example his administration's resegregating the Fed work force in DC does not win him many friends across the political spectrum left to right. Don't want to get too political. It's not political. It's the truth.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 26, 2023 8:24:45 GMT -5
Is his disbanding the drinking societies at Princeton political?
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Mar 26, 2023 9:15:40 GMT -5
Is his disbanding the drinking societies at Princeton political? On the other hand, I believe the 18th amendment (prohibition) passed over his veto, starting our protracted period of national shame EDIT: Changed to 18th per correction below. As an industry veteran I'm embarrassed that I missed that--used to teach a course that included Prohibition history
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Post by alum on Mar 26, 2023 9:25:26 GMT -5
Is his disbanding the drinking societies at Princeton political? On the other hand, I believe the 19th amendment (prohibition) passed over his veto, starting our protracted period of national shame 18th Amendment. Wilson vetoed the Volstead Act, which was the enabling legislation and was, as you note, passed over his veto. There is a great book by Daniel Okrent about prohibition.
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Post by mm67 on Mar 26, 2023 10:44:07 GMT -5
Is his disbanding the drinking societies at Princeton political? On the other hand, I believe the 19th amendment (prohibition) passed over his veto, starting our protracted period of national shame WOODFORD RESERVE, DOUBLE OAKED is most certainly the will of the Lord. So be it.
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Post by purplenurple on Mar 27, 2023 9:51:07 GMT -5
On the other hand, I believe the 19th amendment (prohibition) passed over his veto, starting our protracted period of national shame WOODFORD RESERVE, DOUBLE OAKED is most certainly the will of the Lord. So be it. This man knows his bourbon.
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Post by mm67 on Mar 27, 2023 10:01:06 GMT -5
WOODFORD RESERVE, DOUBLE OAKED is most certainly the will of the Lord. So be it. This man knows his bourbon. All thanks to the guidance of fellow poster KY Crusader. He started me on my journey of discovery. Over the years I have gotten some really good info from posters on this board. Learned a lot.
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Post by purplenurple on Apr 7, 2023 15:58:22 GMT -5
FWIW— My view on alum speakers is that if they’ve risen high up in their profession or otherwise have a highly commendable background, HC should always welcome and spotlight them — whether I agree with their views or not. To me, HC is first and foremost an academic institution and should foster open but civil discussion and debate. That said, I do have concerns that some colleges have become overly politicized and dogmatic leaving little to no room for dissenting or skeptical voices to be heard. HC should always strive to avoid that narrow lane, and I hope that is recognized by the school’s leadership. I’ll agree with all of this as soon as our alum on the Supreme Court is invited to be graduation speaker. We’ve had more drag shows than conservative speakers on campus this year. Maybe we wait a week or two for this invite. Justice Thomas clearly has no qualms accepting offers, gifts, etc. For those concerned about how the College is handling these matters, they are hosting a three-day conference on the very matter in a week and a half. "Freedom, Controversy, and Respect: Advancing Liberal Arts in Contested Times" The College of the Holy Cross is convening a cohort of 30 scholars, administrators and leaders, representing a range of perspectives, disciplines and roles on campus, to clarify the challenges and imagine pedagogical responses in the classroom and across campus. This conference will help us identify the distinctive tensions facing private, liberal arts educational contexts and how best to address them in order to promote a healthy campus climate and well-educated citizenry. www.holycross.edu/faith-service/mcfarland-center-religion-ethics-and-culture/events-mcfarland-center/conferences/freedom-controversy-respect
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 7, 2023 17:13:46 GMT -5
I believe the litterboxs are in the "legend" category. I worked with one New England state (not Mass) on addressing the issue of suicide among gay and lesbian students. The data I saw made it seem that they were the most at risk (as a group) of future suicide (attempted or completed). However, what I have seen about suicide attempts among transgender students makes those earlier numbers look low by comparison. At my own high school, the number of girls who had same-sex lovers made it appear that the percentage of lesbians was very high. Ten years later, almost 3/4 of those young women are in heterosexual relationships in which hey feel happy and fulfilled. I am glad for their sakes that they were not given treatments that might have made finding their way through life more difficult. Lesbians don't need treatments.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 7, 2023 17:19:54 GMT -5
I’ll agree with all of this as soon as our alum on the Supreme Court is invited to be graduation speaker. We’ve had more drag shows than conservative speakers on campus this year. Maybe we wait a week or two for this invite. Justice Thomas clearly has no qualms accepting offers, gifts, etc. For those concerned about how the College is handling these matters, they are hosting a three-day conference on the very matter in a week and a half. "Freedom, Controversy, and Respect: Advancing Liberal Arts in Contested Times" The College of the Holy Cross is convening a cohort of 30 scholars, administrators and leaders, representing a range of perspectives, disciplines and roles on campus, to clarify the challenges and imagine pedagogical responses in the classroom and across campus. This conference will help us identify the distinctive tensions facing private, liberal arts educational contexts and how best to address them in order to promote a healthy campus climate and well-educated citizenry. www.holycross.edu/faith-service/mcfarland-center-religion-ethics-and-culture/events-mcfarland-center/conferences/freedom-controversy-respectBased on recent revelations, we may not be able to afford Justice Thomas as graduation speaker. But if I had a say I'd approve his invite in a second. All publicity is good publicity as they say.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 7, 2023 17:31:59 GMT -5
I believe the litterboxs are in the "legend" category. I worked with one New England state (not Mass) on addressing the issue of suicide among gay and lesbian students. The data I saw made it seem that they were the most at risk (as a group) of future suicide (attempted or completed). However, what I have seen about suicide attempts among transgender students makes those earlier numbers look low by comparison. At my own high school, the number of girls who had same-sex lovers made it appear that the percentage of lesbians was very high. Ten years later, almost 3/4 of those young women are in heterosexual relationships in which they feel happy and fulfilled. I am glad for their sakes that they were not given treatments that might have made finding their way through life more difficult. Lesbians don't need treatments. Some certaiunly do if you look at the suicide rates (both attempted and completed). Lesbians are simply not at risk in as high a percentage as transgender students. Both groups are hurt by the reactions of others in society who refuse to let them be who they are without judgement or penalties. (BTW, adolescents are not the group most at risk of suicide. That group is heterosexual males aged 65-80.)
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 7, 2023 17:51:58 GMT -5
“(BTW, adolescents are not the group most at risk of suicide. That group is heterosexual males aged 65-80.)”
A life full of changes they cannot control, and non achievements as expected, with a bag full of grievances that they blame on others. When they look in the mirror they see an image they do not want to see. I pray they can find peace either through prayer or meditation or contemplation of the consequences of their action. The mental health system has not been developed to properly support them.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 7, 2023 17:55:40 GMT -5
Justice Thomas has spoken on campus numerous times, and received an honorary degree in a ceremony, bestowed by Fr. Brooks. Chief Justice Roberts has also provided a commencement address.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 9, 2023 15:36:00 GMT -5
Watching CNN. AOC uses the "I" word, Impeachment, about Clarence Thomas. She says it's the House's responsibility to initiate Impeachment. Legal guest Professor Julian Zelizer from Princeton throws cold water on that idea.
I'm not familiar with Congress' ability to Impeach a Supreme Court Justice.
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Post by mm67 on Apr 9, 2023 16:41:29 GMT -5
Impeachment ain't gonna' happen. If Thomas leaves it will be via resignation. And, resignation is highly unlikely with what we know at this juncture. I have a lot of political thoughts on AOC which I will not share. Ditto our fellow alum. See Impeachment in the House & removal by the Senate of Fed. District Judge Alcee Hastings in the 1980's for a relatively recent example. Peace.
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Post by Tom on Apr 9, 2023 17:39:21 GMT -5
Watching CNN. AOC uses the "I" word, Impeachment, about Clarence Thomas. She says it's the House's responsibility to initiate Impeachment. Legal guest Professor Julian Zelizer from Princeton throws cold water on that idea. I'm not familiar with Congress' ability to Impeach a Supreme Court Justice. I have no knowledge of it ever being done. The procedure is basically identical to impeachment of the executive office. The only difference is the the Vice President, as president of the Senate, presides over the trial of an impeached judge. The VP does not preside over the trial of an impeached executive branch person because of a conflict of interest
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Apr 9, 2023 17:49:47 GMT -5
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Post by Crucis#1 on May 25, 2023 16:17:19 GMT -5
Back to the original topic…..
Baccalaureate Mass on Thursday afternoon……
Commencement 2023, can be viewed live on Friday morning at 10:30 AM EDT……
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Post by hchoops on May 25, 2023 17:28:49 GMT -5
Is it on campus ?
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Post by sader1970 on May 25, 2023 18:17:31 GMT -5
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Post by sader1970 on May 25, 2023 18:18:52 GMT -5
And I was told 2024 will be there as well. Days of Fitton Field commencement apparently gone forever.😢
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Post by Crucis#1 on May 25, 2023 18:28:30 GMT -5
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Post by CHC8485 on May 26, 2023 16:15:13 GMT -5
And I was told 2024 will be there as well. Days of Fitton Field commencement apparently gone forever.😢 That would be truly unfortunate. The 2 year temporary measure due to the Luth construction just completed its 8th Holy Cross Commencement. The DCU Center is a sterile venue with no real connection to Holy Cross. A big purple backdrop does not change that. If virtually every other college - particularly liberal arts Colleges the size of Holy Cross - can hold their commencement on campus rain or shine, we can find a way. Doesn’t have to be at Fitton. Seating for guests doesn’t have to be in the stands. Any obstacle can be overcome. You’ve moved a lot of things in a positive direction President Rougeau. Please do the right thing here as well.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on May 26, 2023 16:39:09 GMT -5
It looked like Peter Welch made sure to include all of the important things: January 6, guns, climate change, DEI, protecting democracy, and systemic racism.
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