COMMENCEMENT

May 24 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Aren't Buying the AI Work Advice Commencement Speakers Push

Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment

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May 21 2026OPINION

A Simple Call to Stay Grounded

The recent speech at the University of North Carolina, delivered by country singer Eric Church, has sparked a lot of talk online. People are calling it a standout moment for graduates, and the buzz is mainly because Church spoke in a way that feels fresh to young adults today. Church began his talk

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May 10 2026POLITICS

From Lost to Leader: A Return to the Roots

Moore stepped onto a familiar field at Valley Forge Military Academy, a place that once nudged him toward a path he later tried to leave. The campus is preparing to close its middle‑school program after nearly 100 years, but the college portion will stay open. He used this moment to speak about how

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May 24 2025POLITICS

A New Era for West Point: Shifting Military Focus

The United States Military Academy at West Point saw a significant event in 2025. A high-ranking official praised the graduating cadets and took the opportunity to highlight changes in U. S. military policy. The speaker emphasized the strength of the U. S. military, attributing its current power to

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May 19 2025EDUCATION

Graduates Face a World in Flux

Boston's college graduates celebrated their big day under a mix of sunny and cloudy skies. The atmosphere was a blend of joy and concern. Why? Because the political climate has been anything but calm. Students at Boston University buzzed with excitement. They cheered as their faces appeared on

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May 17 2025EDUCATION

A New Chapter for North Idaho College Graduates

North Idaho College saw a historic moment with its largest graduating class ever. 971 students crossed the stage, marking the biggest class in the school's 91-year history. The weather was gloomy, but the mood was far from it. The Schuler Performing Arts Center was packed with students and their fam

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May 02 2025POLITICS

A Divided Campus: Trump's Visit to the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama was the stage for a political showdown. President Donald Trump took the spotlight at the school's commencement ceremony. He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on various topics. He boasted about his electoral victories, claimed the 2020 election was rigged, and took aim at

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

Butker's Commencement Slip-Up: When Familiarity Breeds Contempt

The NFL world has never seen Harrison Butker under the microscope as much as it has this week. The Kansas City Chiefs' kicker's commencement speech at Benedictine College sparked a heated debate, and not just among fans. Even the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. St. Scholastica, a founding institution and

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Football Star's Controversial Remarks: A Game-Changer?

Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker, recently made headlines with his commencement speech at Benedictine College, where he shared his beliefs on various topics, including marriage, family, and politics. The 28-year-old athlete has no regrets about expressing his views, despite receiving

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