The Empathic Misanthrope

A grumpy graduate student’s guide to playing nicely with others.

by Alexander Spradlin

What Is WRONG with Our Government?

Recently, the Republican members of the congressional "super committee" in charge of developing a plan to handle the country's growing deficit released their counter to the Democrats' plan. The Democrats' plan called for both an increase in taxes and cuts in various government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Read More

If At First You Don't Succeed

If you're considering applying to graduate school (or you just like stories of perseverance and triumph), you'll want to read what I'm about to share. Read More

Fake It 'Til You Make It

What do the world's most successful individuals possess that allows them to be so influential? What is it that gives a rock star, a politician, or an athlete the courage to perform in front of thousands, even millions of people, or a business leader the ability to keep churning out product after product that is game-changing but also high risk for his company? Read More

The Importance of Staying Connected with Friends and Family

About a week and a half ago, I packed everything I could into my car and left home for the start of my graduate career. I had no friends or family where I was going and didn't even know my roommate, and I was moving to a part of the country I couldn't be less familiar with. Read More