How do Denisonians Feel about Lacrosse on Campus

By Paul A. Djupe Many sports do not have strong demographic connotations. Football, baseball, basketball, and soccer are all interracial and span social classes. But lacrosse, like yachting or equestrian, would seem to say a lot about the participants. The Salt Lake Tribune headline says it all, “Lacrosse is known as a sport played by…

Do Denisonians Approve of Adam Weinberg?

By Will Duquette Political leaders depend on core political constituencies and, presumably, depend on those well-served by the government to hold on to power. That’s interesting to think about in the context of a college president. It is not quite the same, given that there are no political parties to contest elections for college president….

Is There Social Pressure on Conservatives at Denison?

By Lucas Partridge Denison University is known for its left-leaning leanings, which begs the question – does this create an atmosphere where political minorities feel the need to keep their beliefs to themselves? It’s a question that has been on many people’s minds, especially those who believe that conservative voices are silenced on campuses across…

Do Denisonians think the United States is becoming less democratic?

By Will Duquette It is no secret that the United States of America is becoming increasingly polarized, which presents all sorts of problems for the political process – engendering hate, undermining compromise, and encouraging people to skirt processes that might benefit the other side. Given this, we thought it prudent to analyze the thoughts of…