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Ye in the TD Garden from the Saint Pablo Tour. One of the many apotheoses of old Kanye. Via Wikimedia Commons

Kanye West and contrarian instincts

Miles Kirkpatrick, Opinion Editor October 21, 2022

Whenever I read new news about the downward spiral of Kanye West, I think back to the barbershop guy. This is not because they hold similar beliefs—the barber was just advocating for getting outside...

An American barber pole. In Europe, the poles are just red and white, while in America they include blue, for unclear historical reasons.

Barbershops and Black Philosophy

Miles Kirkpatrick, Opinion Editor October 14, 2022

I remember going in to get my haircut and being asked to weigh in on a philosophical discussion. These conversations were not uncommon, and on that day, the guys in the shop were talking about meditation...

Student Senate President Hector Rivera Suarez poses for a photo in front of Founders Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2017.//Photo by Julia Martins de Sa/The Guilfordian

Hector Suarez fights for his right to dream

Julia Martins de Sa, Assistant Photo Editor January 26, 2018

Feb. 14, 1997. Guilford College’s Student Community Senate President Hector Rivera Suarez was born to loving parents in Veracruz, Mexico late at night on Valentine’s Day. Suarez lived with his parents...

Philosophy professor publishes unique children’s book

Philosophy professor publishes unique children’s book

Aubrey King, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

A philosopher gathers, interprets and learns from the varied outlooks of the world. A writer uses pen and paper to communicate an outlook. Philosophy interprets life, while writing expresses it. By...

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