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Wallace Alcorn

Egypt needs peace, as well as democracy

The current uprising in Egypt has caught the attention of the world, but few experience more interest than I. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, February 7, 2011 11:42 am

Columns

Grandparents and parents should help one another

Grandparents are not parents. We can’t do with our grandchildren what we wished we knew to do with our children. Part of our job is ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, January 31, 2011 11:27 am

Columns

‘Blood libel’ a tricky term to use right

When Sarah Palin referred to “blood libel,” I was confused, because my uncertain recollection of the term didn’t seem to fit her context. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, January 24, 2011 7:48 am

Columnists

Craziness a call for measured reactions

Crazy people do crazy things precisely because they are crazy. It’s unenlightening and unproductive to search for or imagine philosophic motives, psychological causes, social conditions, ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, January 17, 2011 11:10 am

Wallace Alcorn

Thanks from alums always carry real meaning

After reading what I had written about student appreciation for teachers, I promptly heard from several teachers. A university professor for instance, wrote: “Sometimes it ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, January 10, 2011 9:52 am

Columns

Thanking a teacher can go a long way

He is now fifty-five and heads a school of music in New York. In professional contact with our university musicologist daughter, he inquired, “Are you ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, January 3, 2011 8:57 am

Columns

Speaking randomly, I think…

Not every thought has been developed, and not every developed thought requires a full column. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, December 27, 2010 10:53 am

Columns

Christ is what holiday is all about

When people plead, with good enough intentions, not to forget “the real meaning of Christmas,” as any number do at this season, I think they ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, December 20, 2010 10:12 am

Columns

TV could use a dose of Newman

Where is Edwin Newman when we need him? Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, December 13, 2010 8:32 am

Columns

The real St. Nicholas well worth believing in

I never believed in Santa Claus, but I very much believe in St. Nicholas —not the mythical character but the historic person. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, December 6, 2010 9:02 am

Columns

Politicians must work to middle

This month’s election isn’t even over, considering the recounts, and they are already lining up for the next. Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, November 29, 2010 7:52 am

Columns

Column: Could U.S. eventually become an Islamic land?

Even if we should succeed in ending illegal immigration, our immigration law itself needs to be updated to accommodate a new factor never envisioned by ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, November 22, 2010 11:34 am

Columns

There’s just something about cross country

What is it about cross country? Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, November 15, 2010 10:27 am

Columns

Veterans find bonds globally

A terrible battle was fought in April 1915 when British troops (including Australians and New Zealanders) attempted to invade the Gallipoli peninsula of what is ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, November 8, 2010 10:19 am

Columns

Column: If same-sex marriage, then what?

If a triangle can have four sides and a circle can be square, then I guess red can be the new green and black can ... Read more

by Wallace Alcorn, Monday, November 1, 2010 9:41 am

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