Monthly Archives: April 2018

Nanny State (University)?

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

From the headlines of today’s Clarion-Ledger: Ole Miss is being sued for suspending a male student for having sex while under the influence of alcohol. His partner was not suspended. One could argue that universities have a vested interest in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Gender Issues | 31 Comments

Weather Wimps and the ACT

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

Some people take to standardized tests like ducks take to water. They view such tests as a high-stakes form of entertainment, or as a validation of years’ worth of academic preparation. I was one of those people. My oldest son … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 21 Comments

On Gerrymandering

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

I live in Mississippi House District 37, which stretches from the eastern border of Lowndes County, through a corridor in West Point so narrow that my son could throw a baseball from one side to the next, and on into … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Race in Mississippi | 12 Comments

Moving towards the year-end wrap up

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

In 54 days, members of the class of 2018 will walk across the stage to receive their diploma covers–they won’t get their diplomas until they return parts of their regalia–and graduation medals. We’re that close! Finish strong! However, before we … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 27 Comments