Alex Chediak

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Alex Chediak

The Temptation of Tim Tebow

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Great article by Esther Fleece in the Washington Post on a $1 million dollar "bounty" that a particular "business" has pledged to whoever can entice Tim Tebow into losing his virginity.  An excerpt: Let’s set aside for the purposes of this discussion the crassly transparent attempt by Biderman to make a buck, or at least generate a few headlines promoting his “business,” by taking advantage of Tebow’s name and fame. Let’s focus instead on the smarmy assumption at the root of his stunt – namely, that abstinence before marriage is an impossibility and/or a silly relic from the past. … [Read more...] about The Temptation of Tim Tebow

Testimonials on Thriving at College

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Many Christian schools have used Thriving at College with their students to better acclimate them to the institution and to the realities of being a college student. California Baptist University, Dordt University, Hannibal-LaGrange University, LeTourneau University, Missouri Baptist University, New Saint Andrews College, Patrick Henry College, Providence Christian College, Reformation Bible College, and Samford University are among these schools. So I've asked a few folks I know at these schools if they'd be kind enough to offer "testimonials" on what sort of impression the book is having in … [Read more...] about Testimonials on Thriving at College

Providence Christian College Merges with Covenant College

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Very exciting times for my friend Derek Halvorson. This news is a month old, but just getting to me now: 1. On behalf of the Providence Christian College Board of Trustees, Chairman Pete Nanninga announced plans to merge the Christian liberal arts college in Pasadena, California with sister institution Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. 2. In conjunction with the announcement of intention to merge, Covenant College Board Chairman Martin A. Moore announced the selection of Dr. J. Derek Halvorson as the sixth president of Covenant College. Dr. Halvorson’s tenure will begin on … [Read more...] about Providence Christian College Merges with Covenant College

Does federal financial aid increase or decrease higher ed costs?

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A debate between Dr. Richard Vedder (Ohio University) and Dr. Robert Archibald (College of William and Mary) held at the University of Vermont on March 21, 2012. It runs about 40 minutes in length (20 minutes each), followed by about 30 minutes of Q&A. A synopsis:In considering the relationship between aid and costs, the debaters found little to agree on. According to aid opponent Richard Vedder, distinguished professor of economics at Ohio University, the explosion in federal aid that began in the 1970s has not only not increased access for low income students, it’s led to rising … [Read more...] about Does federal financial aid increase or decrease higher ed costs?

1 In 2 New Graduates Are Jobless Or Underemployed

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Not an encouraging report from the Associated Press: The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work. A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don't fully use their skills and knowledge. Young adults with bachelor's degrees are increasingly scraping by in lower-wage jobs — waiter or waitress, bartender, retail clerk or receptionist, for example — and that's confounding their hopes a degree would pay off despite higher tuition and mounting student loans. Read the rest. It proves why, as … [Read more...] about 1 In 2 New Graduates Are Jobless Or Underemployed