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→
Monthly Archives: March 2018

Oxford extends math test time to boost women’s grades

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
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
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→

Why College is the perfect time to assert financial independence
Many people look at the college years as the time they officially make the transformation from youth to adulthood. For the first time in many of their lives, college students are able to assume responsibility for their own lives. No one is there to tell them what to eat when to go to bed, or […] … learn more→

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→

The best way for students to learn about investing is not in school
At some time in their schooling, students should find out about the do’s and don’ts of investing. Basic principles and strategies should be part of their educational process because the hallmark of a financially savvy individual is the ability to have money strategically placed in a broad spectrum of investments, money that will grow with […] … learn more→

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
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→