troi·ka
[troi-kuh] –noun
any group of three persons, nations, etc., acting equally in unison to exert influence, control, or the like.Justin Reads
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Whose legacy?
by Matt Pitchford . . .Collegiate buildings, the nation over, are a strange mix of architecture and nostalgia. They are spaces that define, in large part, our lives. From academics to dormitories, our buildings provide the physical landscape of our intellectual and personal journeys. Isn’t it interesting, then, to learn the about the history of the naming of these buildings? [...] -
Seasons
by Marcie Little . . .I love autumn. The first hint of colder weather makes me eagerly await the changing of the leaves. I’m always ready for them to change in all their glorious burgundies and burnt oranges and golden hues way before they actually arrive, but the anticipation of knowing that they’re on their way is half the thrill [...] -
An Educational Disconnect
by Matt Pitchford . . .My academic institution, like any other, has its particular failings. Students are perennially pointing out these failings. My compatriots feel like it is a requirement to complain about cafeteria food (which isn’t really that bad) or about the dorm rooms (which aren’t that bad either.) It’s something that college students do. But beyond critiquing this [...] -
Outside Yourself
by Marcie Little . . .Do you ever have days when all you can think about is all that you have going on, all the plans you have to make, and all the things you have to do? I have those every so often (okay, maybe more often than I’d like to admit), and I find that they all have [...] -
A Narrow Infinity
by Matt Pitchford . . .We all believe in something. We all see the world in a way that colors our perceptions, actions, conclusions, and outlook on life. Our belief system, or ostensive lack thereof, is the way we look at, seek to understand, and act within the world. Intentionally examining our life and beliefs is therefore vital. If everything [...] -
The Full Story
by Marcie Little . . .[I hope you’ll forgive my rather scattered, almost stream of consciousness thoughts in this post – it’s what I’ve been thinking about, and while perhaps not fully developed, still something I thought was worth sharing. So, humor me.] I was thinking earlier today about human relationships, and all the intricacies that entangle every relationship or [...] -
Revolutionaries
by Matt Pitchford . . .If we were to trace the history of revolutions and counter-revolutions, we would find ourselves very closely tracing the history of the human race. Dramatic shifts in thinking, acting, and perceptions have been the impetuous for much of the positive and aspects in our society. But it seems that the organizing and unifying concept of [...] -
Now & Grace
by Marcie Little . . .“The present is the only time in which any duty may be done or grace received.” I read this quotation by C.S. Lewis the other day, and it provoked a long line of thoughts. Hopefully they’ll be coherent here, and hopefully by writing them down – by putting them out there – they’ll find take [...] -
Poultry People
by Matt Pitchford . . .In almost every group of which I have been a part, there seems to be a social outsider that is the nexus of the rest of the groups discontent and disapproval. They are a relative outcast. Their failings, however imagined, seem to serve as an outlet for the rest of the group’s antagonism. They are [...] -
Loving the Church
by Marcie Little . . .I just finished reading an interview of Sufjan Stevens. (Fans can check out the link here.) Hearing his thoughts about his new album, faith, and the church was really interesting and very thought provoking. While I didn’t agree with everything Sufjan said throughout the interview, I did think one of his statements was very profound. [...]