By John Elliot Harpham College campuses have historically been a place where young people can sharpen their civic skills and flex their rights – a safe and constructive space for students to prepare for full participation in American democracy. But today, the climate has shifted. Self-expression and collaboration across differences are lagging. There seems to…
Month: February 2026
The Need for Civic Engagement Education
By John Elliot Harpham Denison’s mission statement puts the ability to morally discern, to autonomously think, and to participate in democratic society above all else as the goals of the college. These are honorable goals, and they paint a wonderful picture of what liberal arts values are all about. Yet, as I look around at…
Hydroflask or Dasani – what is the safest way to take your water on the go?
Sarah Sollinger Reusable water bottles are everywhere across Denison’s campus. There is one in the side pocket of almost every backpack on campus, they litter the tables in Slayter, and not a sports practice goes by without a collection of them on the sidelines. Whether it is an Owala, Hydroflask, Yeti, or Stanley, the purpose…
Easy A with AI?
By Joanna Passalaris Whether it is ChatGPT, Gemini, or even Grok, AI has become increasingly present on college campuses. Students seem to be integrating AI into their studies even if professors don’t allow it. How exactly are students using AI and is it actually helping them? AI can be used for a range of tasks,…
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