Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
There are only three types of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Attributed to the British Prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, Mark Twain first popularized this adage in […]
Author: Quinn Donohue
Voodo Economics
“A term coined by George H. W. Bush in reference to Ronald Reagan’s economic plans. Reagan focused on supply side economics — encourage economic growth by […]
Unpacking the Public Purpose Program
Lick-Wilmerding‘s mission statement identifies Lick- Wilmerding as “a private school with a public purpose.” At the core of the school’s identity, Lick previously served public […]
The International Coalition Against ISIS
SAN FRANCISCO, 7 October 2014- Controlling an area equivalent to the distance between Illinois and Virginia and with an income of over a million dollars […]
Sage Wisdom from Boys Varsity Tennis Captains
Boys Varsity Tennis had a season for the record books after winning BCL for the first time in over 50 years. After going undefeated in […]
Hamas-Fatah Agreement: A Steps Towards Peace?
In Palestine on April 23, a step was made towards peace as Hamas and Fatah, the two political groups that govern the Gaza Strip and […]
Suicide Bomb Training Goes Wrong
A terrorist instructor’s presentation backfired when the suicide vest he was demonstrating with detonated, killing himself and 21 other members of the Islamic State of […]
The Costs and Benefits of Drones
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), better known as drones, are coming to an airport near you. Widely known for their use by the United States military […]
A Question of Will: The Debt Crisis and Our Generation
Last year, if every dollar made in the United States was used to pay off the Federal debt, that amount would fall over a trillion […]
Why Russia Supports Syria
In an international community largely opposed to the current regime in Syria, Russia has become one of the few allies of the Bashar al-Assad regime. […]
