Opinion Piece: The Value of Networking
Networking is a valuable skill. Often overlooked because of the anxiety of talking to someone new, networking can be a great practice leading to lifelong relationships and opportunities.
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Opinion: Vulnerability and Painting a Path to Healing
Vulnerability is a scary word and an even scarier task. What would you get if you mixed the fear of being vulnerable with the beauty of creation? In my opinion, you get a powerful piece of work that oozes introspection and healing. This level of introspective work is the goal of art therapy and its benefits for mental health are plentiful.
Black History Matters Every Month of the Year
Black History Month has been a staple in American education since its first federally recognized observance in 1976. It has since gone on to be observed and celebrated in Canada, the UK, and Ireland, though in the two latter countries it is observed in October as opposed to February. President Gerald Ford, in his recognition of Black History Month, stated that it provided an “Opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Opinion: Americans Teach a Eurocentric View of History
A study conducted of high school student engagement by the Fordham Institute in 2016 found that the subject of history was widely chosen as the least interesting or least liked subject of the students polled, second only to math in some cases. Ask any average high school or college student their opinion of the field, and you will likely be met with the same descriptive word from different people: boring.
The Value of Education
*Republished from the October 2013 issue of The Kayseean
Do you remember what you were doing on September 8th this year? Perhaps you spent the day working on homework that you forgot about or went out to eat with your family. In either case, this particular Sunday passed by uneventfully and classes began all too soon again the next day. However, did you know that September 8th is International Literacy Day?
Former Editor Called For More Student Involvement
*Republished from a 2018 issue of The Kayseean
For some time now, I have been noticing an interesting phenomenon on the campus. Ministry groups are struggling to get people to serve in them; [theater] students are begging others to come and try out for the play so that the theatre department can perform. And, the choir is showing remarkably dwindled numbers compared to previous years. The yearbook (and the KAYSEEAN, for that matter) struggles to find people willing to put a little effort into a publication…
Motivation, Dedication: Two Different Sides of the Same Coin
*Republished from the March 2018 issue of The Kayseean
Last month, as I spent Saturdays and Sundays grinding out five-hour cycling rides through rain, snow, and bitter cold, I started thinking about the difference between motivation and dedication. Many people use the words interchangeably, and such an error can be forgiven since both motivation and dedication result in the completion of a task. But, as I thought about why I procrastinate and fall short of goals, I realized that there is a difference between the two words. Motivation is fickle, while dedication is constant.
Covid-19 and “Prayers That Are Made Out of Grass”
At first, to be honest, I relished the abrupt and absolute vanishing of all the entries on my calendar after the Covid-19 pandemic hit. No more soccer games on Saturdays. No more church on Wednesday nights. No more showing up in person to teach, or driving my kids to and from school. No more anything outside of the home. The shelter in place order fed my shadow introvert tendencies. I relished wearing yoga pants every day, sleeping in, and the extra time with my family…
Perspective: First Things First
As a communication professor at King’s Knoxville campus, I get to teach a leadership communication class regularly. One of the required texts for that class is Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. As a result, alongside my students, I am consistently challenged to evaluate my life in terms of priorities and efficiency…
Perspective: King University’s Chair of Criminal Justice On Black Lives Matter
Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at King University. I am also the faculty advisor to the Black Student Union. Seems a little contradictory doesn’t it? Especially given our current state of affairs? Well, I do love being an enigma. I mean, I test into Slytherin house, and my greatest spiritual gift is mercy…figure that one out…