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The Underwhelm of Academia
All achievements in academia seem to be underwhelming. You write and write waiting for that moment of validation (“send it on to the committee”), only to feel completely underwhelmed when it actually comes through because you’re so emotionally exhausted from the entire process. Read more
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“Hannah Arendt” – Why Now?
The film “Hannah Arendt” explores four key points: Arendt’s identity as a secular Jew, the absence of Arab Jews in the film, the bureaucratic nature of evil, and the film’s funding. It prompts reflection on Israel’s policies and the relevance of Arendt’s work today, highlighting the discomfort of her questions and the value of her… Read more
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Hannah Arendt (film): A Personal Review
The film itself is visually and emotionally stunning. Arendt shines through as the antihero, spurned by most of her closest friends, but sure of her views. Read more
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The Impossible Pit: Satan, Hell, and Teaching With Doctor Who
Watch my conference presentation of “The Impossible Pit: Satan, Hell, and Teaching with Doctor Who”! Read more
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Ms. Jordan, weren’t we supposed to read Augustine…?
In elementary school, you dream that the teacher doesn’t know your name. In middle school, you enter a nightmare world where you show up to school with raging acne and everyone knows but you. In high school, the nightmare matures as much as you have and involves having a final exam in a class you… Read more
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Converse College Lowers Tuition 43%–And Makes This Alumna Proud
As a child of the (soon to be talked about, if current colleagues are correct) student loan bubble generation, the news from Converse College about their 43 percent cut in tuition is the right step in making my alma mater affordable once again. This tuition cut actually brings the overall cost of attendance down to Read more
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Holly A. Jordan 