Core Decorum: the empathy of Lit Trad

If you’re a University of Dallas student, you’re quite familiar with Literary Traditions. Under the guidance of our professors, we read, discuss and analyze texts, exploring and dissecting them in these core...

Core decorum: finals

The closing of the semester brings about all sorts of emotions– unfortunately, with finals approaching, stress tends to be the most prominent. Regardless of whether you’re anticipating your first final in college or one...

Core Decorum: mindfulness

Recently the concepts of “mindfulness” and “meditation” have seemingly taken over our culture and are commonly considered the ultimate remedy to any emotional or physical distress. Supposedly, mindfulness can lower stress, anxiety and even...

Core Decorum: silence

In today’s world, it is nearly impossible to find a place where it is completely silent. Even out in nature, there are noises all around you. But some of these noises and distractions are...

Core Decorum: Self-confidence

The American Psychological Association defines self-confidence as “trust in one’s abilities, capacities, and judgements.” However, it seems like the correct understanding and application of self-confidence has been undermined by our current culture...

Core Decorum: Here and there

Obsession with the elsewhere is deeply pervasive in the modern psyche. It is unsurprising. Marketing leads us to believe that something is always missing, that the newest shiny toy will fulfill the...

Core Decorum: Costumes

Halloween is a rather delightful celebration. What other day of the year can adults pretend to be a zombie bride, a fairy or a leopard in a socially acceptable manner? 

Core Decorum: Values

Some who will remain nameless would do well to remember that it is often a fruitless endeavor to judge the relevance of an ancient text by modern Catholic values.

Core Decorum: common ground

Human beings crave categories. In order to make sense of our surroundings, we want to slice, dice and sort reality. If we can pin the dichotomy of black and white, light and...

Core Decorum: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving break cannot come quickly enough. I’m sure this is something we can all agree on. Between putting the finishing touches on essays, last minute study sessions and 1:00 a.m. trips to...

Core Decorum: Comfort and stability

Broadcast after broadcast follows the situation in Ukraine, and it seems like wherever I go on social media I’m haunted by news reports of increasing casualties. In this time, I’ve become more aware...

Core Decorum: Valete

The end of the school year brings many mixed feelings to students. As students, we remember that we are growing up and also realize how much we have learned. An eagerness to finish finals...

Core Decorum: Simplicity

Simplicity of spirit is a largely forgotten value in the hustle and bustle of collegiate life. The pinnacle of the student in our minds does it all: academics, athletics, vibrant social events,...

Core Decorum: nature

In Henry Thoreau’s book “Walden,” he speaks of nature’s positive influence on man and its ability to transform the ordinary and mundane. Through his relationship with nature he believes that nothing “can make life...

Core Decorum: creativity

It is a common misconception that an individual is either destined to be creative or cursed to be imitative; and it seems like most of us believe we are unfortunately the latter. However, creativity...