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Washington Post Music Critic Josh du Lac '93 Remembers Michael Jackson
In his blog for the Washington Post, Whittier College alum and seasons music writer Josh du Lac eulogizes the late, self-proclaimed King of Pop Michael Jackson.
"Try, for a moment, to separate the art from the artist. Consider Michael Jackson's entertainment proffer in a vacuum-sealed space," writes du Lac.
"In that bubble, where Bubbles and all the peculiarities and plastic surgeries matter not one whit, you will find a man — and, if you go back far enough into the archives, a child — who was unquestionably one of the most transcendent performers in popular music." Click here to read more. |
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President Herzberger Speaks About Education's Greater Purpose
Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger spoke about the role that education plays in both social progress and economic recovery for a recent article in Currents magazine.
Herzberger is quoted saying, "For too long we have talked about education as a private good. It is time to shift our rhetoric and reemphasize the role of education as a public good, recognizing a well-educated citizenry and wide access to education benefits us all."
Whittier College is Example of Thrift in the New York Times
The New York Times reports that Whittier College has joined colleges across the country in taking small steps to save money in this tough economy.
The story mentions efforts taken in the Campus Inn to reduce food waste. Through student-led educational efforts and a management decision to go "trayless," food waste dropped from 7.4 ounces per student in the fall to 2.7 ounces per student in the spring—saving the college almost $30,000 a semester. Click here to read more.
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