- Sep 1, 2022
"The Value of Simply Trying" by Laura Williamson
“If they’re not going to win, maybe they shouldn’t compete.”I heard this statement from the father of one of my students who was...
- Aug 1, 2022
"An Instrument of God" by Samuel Durand
“Soli Deo Gloria.” “Jesu Juva.” Translated from Latin, these two statements read, “Glory to God alone,” and “Jesus, help.” Johann...
- Jul 1, 2022
"Done Debating" by Theresa Ramsay
I occasionally found myself missing debate last year, after graduating high school. Though I enjoyed my time as a college freshman, I...
- Jun 1, 2022
"Listening for Surprises" by Katherine Kwong
My “impromptu moments” are experiences where the stakes are high, preparation is limited, and I am simultaneously excited and anxious....
- May 1, 2022
"Finding the Balance" by Isabelle Clausen
Ever since high school, I have made it my mission to search for “balance.” I constantly seek that perfect place between work and rest or...
- Apr 1, 2022
"Failing Forward" by Taryn Enos
My whole life, I have often been called a perfectionist. While this trait served me well on the dance stage, I found that holding onto...
- Apr 1, 2022
"Good Art by Bad People" by Katherine Baker
Amidst the backdrop of social media and greater exposure to issues of racism and sexism, “Cancel Culture” feels like a new phenomenon of...
- Mar 1, 2022
"A Case for Countering Campus Pornography" by Veronica Maska
Within two months of starting college, I took on the role of policy director for a student-run campaign to block access to the top 20...
- Feb 1, 2022
"Bursting Bubbles" by Peter Dykstra
“Do You Live in a Political Bubble?” The New York Times released an interactive tool last month to help you find out! Reporting on a...
- Jan 1, 2022
Introduction from the New Chair
Greetings! To be honest, as I began writing this letter, my fingers (wanting to satisfy my first inclination) started with an...
- May 1, 2020
"An Alumni Response to NITOC Cancellation" by Kate Creecy
As you are likely aware, the Stoa Board recently made the difficult decision to cancel NITOC 2020. I know that this decision required...