Monthly Archives: March 2018

Oxford extends math test time to boost women’s grades

Oxford extends math test time to boost women’s grades

The whole “women can do anything just as well as men” paradigm that’s driven our society of late has always puzzled me. Yes, absolutely, women should be allowed the same opportunities as men, I’ve certainly no problem with that, but there’s always been a strange hypocrisy to it that I’ve found troubling. Women joining the […] … learn more→

The hidden threat of teacher stress

The hidden threat of teacher stress

When a traumatic event such as the Florida school shooting takes place, often the focus afterward is on finding ways to make sure students and teachers are safe from violence and physical harm. But there’s another danger that threatens teacher well-being that is often overlooked. The threat is stress — and it is something that nearly […] … learn more→

Ex-Communist Professor sues NYU

Ex-Communist Professor sues NYU

Recently I discussed a Leftist professor advocate of white genocide who implied the problem with our campuses is Leftism is being discouraged on our campuses, that voices like his are being silenced. Rubbish. My memory isn’t the best, but it sure seems like conservative faculty are the ones in the crosshairs, so I thought I’d […] … learn more→

The university: a guide for depressives

The university: a guide for depressives

About once a month I dream what Freud called the “examination dream”: the one that requires me to resit my finals, having done no revision. The dream is presumably a manifestation of impostor syndrome – that nagging fear, known to many academics, that we will be found out. But on one subject I never doubt […] … learn more→

Some ideas for College student investing

Some ideas for College student investing

College students are generally focused on a lot of things during their collegiate career. They worry about their homework and their grades, they get used to taking responsibility for their actions without the constant oversight of their parents, and they look to enjoy the social benefits of college life, among many other things. But there […] … learn more→

Why financial education should be emphasized early

Why financial education should be emphasized early

Many people don’t learn about finances until they get out on their own, at which time it is often a matter of learning on the fly. Basic concepts like saving and investing might not be something that kids deal with much while they are still of school age. The basic educational tenet that has been […] … learn more→

Stock market basics all students should know

Stock market basics all students should know

  The world of investing is something that many people look upon as being extremely complex and involved. As a result, they think that serious investment is a domain best left for experienced professionals or those who have been playing various markets for many, many years. In addition, they might also believe that only the […] … learn more→