CATEGORY: RHETORIC (5 min)
Midterms are peeking around the corner. Or maybe they’re already here.
Either way, you know what that means.
Papers.
How the Ancient Romans Can Help You Get Those A’s
Whether paper writing comes easily or with a six-pack of Red Bull, this week’s Intercollegiate Review shows you how the Romans structured their texts and how you can use that ancient wisdom to your advantage this semester.
Your paper should have six sections:
- Exordium (or introduction): This is where you win the trust of your reader.
- Narratio (or statement of the facts): Move on to the facts.
- Partitio (or point of division): State your position. Don’t be afraid to be bold.
We’re out of room, so tap the button to get the other three.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE (47 min)
“Europe today has little desire to reproduce itself, fight for itself, or even take its own side in an argument.”
Sound familiar?
That’s because it is. You probably noticed that America finds itself in a similar bind.
From classrooms to conference rooms, it’s more acceptable to condemn American racism than to celebrate the end of slavery.
The Cost of Observing What’s in Front of Your Eyes
In this excellent Uncommon Knowledge interview, Peter Robinson interviews author Douglas Murray about the challenges facing Europe—challenges that have ramifications for Americans, too.
Here are just a few of the key topics:
- Why Britain feels postcolonial guilt despite fighting Nazis during World War II
- The “crime tape” over topics like borders, causes of war, and ideas
- How identity politics will undo progress
Whether you watch it or listen to it, this interview is worth every minute.
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CATEGORY: HISTORY (7 min)
Fifty-two years ago yesterday, the socialist revolutionary Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia.
Maybe you’ve heard of him. You have most definitely seen his iconic image on T-shirts, memes, and flyers.
How Do Violent Men Become Political Heroes?
Che Guevara has achieved almost legendary status among wannabe revolutionaries. But at one time, Hitler was a hero. So was Stalin. So was Mao. Their crimes, however, caught up with them.
Why do Americans still idolize violent men like Che?
Today we’re pulling a book review from the Modern Age archives because it addresses this difficult problem and adds a worthy title to your reading list.
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Is identity politics actually helping us progress as a nation?
You won’t find good conversation about this topic on social media or in most classrooms, but you will find it at our free weekend conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
Join great speakers and thoughtful students as we dive deep into the nature and consequences of identity politics.
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