There are some words that folks refrain from saying because they fear the reaction they may get. But then again, there are times when there is no adequate replacement for such a word and to not say it is a sign of weakness - an indicator that you do not possess the intestinal fortitude to [...]
Tag: reputation
And so it is…
The Penn State sanctions levied by the NCAA were announced today. They didn't get the dreaded "death penalty", but the NCAA did lay it on thick. Penn State will pay 60 million in fines (that will benefit outside organizations that deal with child abuse), not be allowed to compete in post season games for four [...]
Will you do nothing?
Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." I am reminded of this notion as I reflect upon the Report of the Special Investigative Counsel Regarding the Actions of The Pennsylvania State University Related to the Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Gerald A. Sandusky. This report, [...]
Gained and lost in speculation…
I don't really "know" Lynn Dorn. I served on a committee with her last year and she seemed nice enough. I am not an athletic maven who has interwoven her life with NDSU Athletics (not that there is anything wrong with that - it just isn't me). I do "know of" Lynn Dorn - her [...]
THE NEW FORTY 