06/27/24
Distressed At Work? These Colleagues Will Likely Be The Most Compassionate
By
Hooria
Jazaieri
And the answer may surprise you
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Love, With Intention
By
Justin
Clardy
What does it mean to experience love outside the traditional two-person romantic model? Black, queer philosopher Justin Clardy explains the transformative power “non-monogamy” can have on everyday life.
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For Earth Week, A Close Reading of Two Papal Paragraphs
By
John
Farnsworth
It's time to realize that we’re members of a multi-species family for whom we should feel a humble, affectionate, and sacred respect.
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Welcome to Beyoncé Country
By
Christina
Zanfagna
Where the roots of country music really come from
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Can You Be a Catholic and a Feminist?
By
Julie
Rubio
Jesuit School of Theology associate dean explores the increasing tensions between progressive Catholic women and their Church
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Vietnam’s Rise As U.S. Tech Ally
By
Long
Le
Successful partnership requires high-wire balancing act with U.S. and China
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SCU Thought Leaders' Predictions For 2024
By
Illuminate
Staff
The promise of another new year arrives with the question: Will the future—at least the next 12 months—take care of itself? SCU Thought Leaders offer some predictions.
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The Courthouse of Mouse: How the Public Domain Benefits Art
By
Tyler
Ochoa
As Disney’s 1928 film “Steamboat Willie” enters the public domain, Professor Tyler Ochoa breaks down the ins and outs of this complex legal process.
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Behavioral Economics Explains Our Addiction To Fossil Fuels—And What It Will Take To Quit.
By
Hersh
Shefrin
Resisting the imposition of sensible fees on greenhouse gas emissions is akin to resisting rehab.
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The Power of Native American Narratives
By
Michelle
Burnham
More stories by and about Indigenous people are being told authentically through a variety of mediums.
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