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December 2011 – Who’s the B*tch? Winter is upon us and the final push of the semester is in full swing. This issue presents questions concerning the current push for the college to add a gender studies requirement. Also in this issue, we address the European Union and its economic state,what it means to truly be a “Wabash Man” according to Greg Castanias ’87, Republican theory, freshmen reflections on homecoming 2011, and more. View contents » |
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September 2011 – The Class of 2015 Speaks Out In this first Phoenix of the school year we want to welcome the Class of 2015 to Wabash College. As you no doubt are realizing, the rhetoric of admissions and orientation has given way to the dull task of work and thought. In this issue, Bob Cassady ‘12, Jeremy Wentzel ‘14, and Matt Michaloski ‘14 give advice to our new Wabash brethren. Also, new freshman contributors make their voices heard. |
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May 2011 – Senior Reflections on Wabash Within our lives we must all prepare for the end. And so it comes to pass that the Class of 2011 will no longer walk our scarlet halls nor breathe deep the intoxicating airs of the Arboretum. They must take their leave of this College. But we should mourn not. For after our graduation we will all be made equal; no longer divided as Philosophy majors or Pre-Med, but all take on the title Alumnus. As T.S. Eliot puts it at the end of his Four Quartets: “We shall not cease from exploration/And the end of all our exploring/Will be to arrive where we started/And know the place for the first time.” In this issue, Adam Current ’11 and Nolan Eller ’11 offer final articles about their time here. Current gives his 47½ theses, not all of which are actually theses. Eller takes a look back at Morris Hall. Zach Rorhbach ’12 interviews Dr. Samuel Rocha, a rising star among the faculty. |
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April 2011 – Where is This Going? At this point in the semester, Wabash freshmen have had a chance to get acquainted with their new all-campus course, Enduring Questions (EQ). In this issue, two freshmen Phoenix writers, Zachary Churney and Jeremy Wentzel give their two perspectives on the course (here and here). Also inside, Bob Cassady ‘12 critiques libertarianism and modern American culture. Adam Current ‘11 provides a look at conspiracy theories, and Zachary Rohrbach ‘12 counsels us on the illogical and undeterministic nature of human life. |
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March 2011 – Student Politics at its Best The forgetful snows of Wabash that made Professor Placher fall in love anew with the campus are melting. This new year brings old and new writers together for our latest issue. Andrew Forrester ‘11 offers a thoughtful perspective on the latest major email war on campus, and Jake Nettnay ‘12 criticizes the tendency for Division I to dumb down its classes for non-majors. |
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December 2010 – Reflecting on Natural Law The semester is just about over. Finals are upon us. We’re excited for this semester to be done so we can return home for a spell, spend time with family and old friends, and then return after a month to new experiences and new memories. The cover article of this last issue in 2010 is an analysis of Prof. Robert George’s speech when he came to Wabash in late September. Zachary Rohrbach ’12 breaks down the speech and discusses the implications of Prof. George’s theory of natural law. Also included is a reflection by Robert Dixon ’13 on a recent feminist speech given on campus, a philosophical analysis of the “Happy Holidays” phenomenon by Adam Current ’11, and a perceptive analysis of the recent election by Jeremy Wentzel ’14. |
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November 2010 – Dr. Placher’s Mark Fall has finally come to the campus. The Hoosier heat and humidity have receded into memory, and now cool winds blow the colorful leaves off the trees. Included in this issue is a review of Dr. Placher’s final book, Mark, which was just published this past August. Zach Churney ’14 presents an interesting analysis of the recent election, particularly regarding the Tea Party movement and its influence on conservatism and the Republican Party, and Jeremy Wentzel ’14 analyzes the “9/11 Mosque” controversy with a unique conservative perspective. |
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August 2010 – Welcome, Class of 2014! It is the beginning of a new school year, and as we welcome the semester, we also welcome the next group of Wabash men, the Class of 2014. This issue of The Phoenix, while specifically aimed at the freshmen, will be of interest to all of our reading audience. Zach Rohrbach ’12 has produced a well-researched article on our chapel’s organ. Michael Nossett ’11 has written an insightful article providing advice to our freshmen. William Turner of the Math Department has written a pertinent reflection on the importance and nature of friendships, and David Blix ’70 gives his perspective on what being a freshman and student at Wabash is about. |
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May 2010 – Wabash’s Monument to Liberty & Education: The Goodrich Room In The Phoenix’s last issue for the 2009-10 academic year, we take a look back into some of our college’s history. In the Cover Feature, Kevin Stevens explores the meaning and development of Lilly Library’s Goodrich Room. Austin Rovenstine also comments on former Wabash president Lewes MacKintosh, while Nolan Eller discusses the little-known story of Wabash’s statue of Abraham Lincoln. |
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April 2010 – The Future of Wabash? Now that the Cultures & Traditions course is gone, there has been much debate over what the future holds for Wabash. In this issue, Adam Brasich discusses what the changes in curriculum mean for the college. Also, Bob Cassady reflects on the pre-med program at Wabash, and Curtis Peterson highlights the importance of the Teacher Education program in light of the Wabash mission statement. |
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February 2010 – Prometheus Bound It is a contentious time for Wabash as the college works to cope with the ailing economy. Continuing our recent analysis of budget cuts, Bob Cassady in this issue explores the role of the classics at Wabash and the current administration’s treatment of the department. Nolan Eller also provides a look at Wabash alumni and their commitment to public service, while Steve Henke issues a call to service of a different sort. |
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December 2009 – The Other Cuts Much has been made in recent weeks about the cuts taking place in the Wabash College faculty. In this issue, we look into some of other cuts being made across the campus. First, Michael Nossett weighs in on possible cuts in the curriculum. Then Adam Current discusses restructuring at Campus Services, and tells the story of a thirty-year member of the Wabash community who will soon be losing his job. |
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October 2009 – The Death of the Student Judiciary Last year, following the disbandment of Delta Tau Delta, talk of a Student Judiciary to get students involved in the disciplinary process was prevalent on campus. This semester, the idea is all but dead. In this issue, Adam Brasich, Brad Vest, and Austin Rovenstine conduct a thorough investigation of the Student Judiciary, outline its troubled history, and explain why the idea was misguided from the start. Also featured are articles about Chapel Sing, Co-ed Never shirts, and WCU speaker Joseph C. Phillips. |
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August 2009 – Freshman Survival Guide In this issue, you will find articles ranging from insightful interviews with the new Wabash College Associate Dean of Students and the Head Football Coach, to advice for students seeking religious satisfaction and ways to get involved in the Wabash community. You will also find a history of The Phoenix and its mission statement, a humorous tale of a summer stimulus package, and much more. All of this is an introduction to Wabash traditions for the benefit of our newest brothers. |
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April 2009 – Wabash and the Conservative Mind Say what you will about conservatism nationally; here at Wabash, we are as strong and enthusiastic as ever. Our staff is larger, our issues are fuller, and our events are better attended than they have been in a long while. More and more people are getting involved. In this issue you will read stories not only from our usual cast of contributors, but also from first-time writers Jacob Nettnay, John Moton, Ben Williams, Drs. Bojan Tunguz and Ed McLean, as well as amazing new artwork by Adam Cooper. |
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March 2009 – Moving Forward The Admissions Department plays a vital role in recruiting, admitting, and maintaining a student body that represents our best ideals of Wabash. In two separate pieces, Luke Blakeslee and Austin Rovenstine examine the department’s success and shortcomings, and offer their advice on how to move forward after the school’s painful fall semester. |
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February 2009 – In Defense of Great Men As Wabash College celebrates the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, Austin Rovenstine looks at the President’s place in history, and examines the merits of an often derided way of looking at the past. Also in this issue, read a profile of Judge Matt Hanson ‘91, a tribute to Dr. Bill Placher, Dr. Kubiak’s “Wabash and the Two Faces of Dionysus,” and Dr. Webb’s infamous soccer article. |
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November 2008 – Broken Trust: An Investigation of Center Hall Brent Kent and Jay Horrey investigate new developments surrounding the death of Patrick Woehnker and the disbandment of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Their findings bring into question the college administration’s dedication to the students and the Gentleman’s Rule. The concluding authors’ note offers a brief commentary and a recommendation |
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October 2008 – A Perspective on the Gentleman’s Rule The Gentleman’s Rule is an important part of the Wabash experience. We talk about it a great deal, and it is something we are constantly evaluating. In this issue Editor-in-Chief Sean Clerget puts a new perspective on our oldest rule. Also in this issue you can read stories about a new faculty member, Professor Tunguz, and about a Wabash Conservative Union speaker, Paul Kengor, who will visit campus October 14th. |
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August 2008 – Freshmen Survival Guide In this back-to-school issue, you will read sound advice for the freshman class, a perspective on Wabash religion, thoughts on the 2008 presidential election, and Dr. Webb’s “Christ Against the Multi-Culturalists.” |
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April 2008 – Conservatives Divided: What is the Future of the Conservative Movement? What does it mean to be conservative? People are labeled ‘conservative’ for different reasons. The conservative movement truly is a coalition. There are different opinions about the current state of the movement and about what direction it should take. Some of these differences are expressed in this issue. |
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March 2008 – Political Liberal, Wabash Conservative This issue’s cover feature, written by a politically liberal Wabash student, expresses how he is able to find common ground with The Phoenix on issues dealing with preserving Wabash tradition. Also in this issue, you will read about the departure of Professor Humberto Barreto, thoughts on charitable giving and articles on race relations. |
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February 2008 – The Strategic Plan: Can Wabash Hold It Together? In this issue, Editor-in-Chief Sean Clerget investigates the Wabash College strategic plan process, and looks into the language of the plan’s early drafts. You will also read about a creationist’s visit to Wabash, thoughts on the controversy surrounding Leonard Sax, the reaction to Ward Connerly, a proposal for renovating the Armory, and much more. |
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December 2007 – Tortured Logic The cover story for this issue is an investigative piece which reveals that one of the keynote speakers at a college-sponsored event brutally beat and tortured two women in the 1970s. We bring you this amazing story after uncovering dozens of original articles and conducting several interviews with people involved. Other stories in this issue discuss the growth of the Wabash Newman Center, the glaring problems with Wabash’s work-study program, and a fantastic interview with the owner of one of Crawfordsville’s most cherished restaurants. |
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November 2007 – Tenure Process Revealed
A main portion of the issue is dedicated to learning more about the College faculty.Tenure is an issue which few students know much about and so the article on page 10 is an attempt to explain how it works. The following pages were designed to help show where tenure-track professors were in the tenure process. The Quality of Life Survey has been a hot topic on cam- pus for the last week. However, the discussion has not fully addressed some of the more serious implications, which The Phoenix attempts to do in this issue. |
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September 2007 – Wabash: Under Distress
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April 2007 – A New Era in Conservatism
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