A Defense of American Patriotism

Several weeks ago, famed liberal activist Barbra Streisand voiced the sentiments of an overwhelming majority of her colleagues when she mistakenly attributed the following quote to William Shakespeare: “Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into patriotic fervor. Patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword. It emboldens the… Continue reading A Defense of American Patriotism

Spandex Trek

So you have read the articles of first year spring breakers heading to Cuba. Sure, they got published before this one. See first years are still in the habit of meeting deadlines and besides, I have an excellent excuse for my tardiness in getting this article to print. You see, I am a lazy bastard.… Continue reading Spandex Trek

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Havoc in Havana

The immigration officials must have found it very ironic that the children of the “Creating Modern Capitalism” generation chose the bastion of communist revolutionary belief for their spring break vacation. Despite the irony of it, roughly 10% of the current September RC cohort set off to Cuba for a week of cigar smoking, mojito sipping,… Continue reading Havoc in Havana

Cuba Uncovered: Beyond Mojitos and Cigars

As our motley group of four representing Japan, Russia, the United States (U.S. citizens require special permission to visit Cuba for educational/cultural travel) and India descended upon Havana, the air was rife with a spirit of adventure and mystique. Whilst we waited in line for immigration, we were hesitant to get our passports tainted with… Continue reading Cuba Uncovered: Beyond Mojitos and Cigars