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Raphael’s painting Cardinal and Theological Virtues (1511) found in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican

The virtues of conservatism

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
September 14, 2023
Students from the left and rightt take on issues in the Crier’s new debate column. (Courtesy / FLICKR)

Left hook, right jab; Perspectives on RFK Jr., books, and Bud Light

Kellan Barbee and Mac Connors
May 4, 2023
Promoting study of the liberal arts is key to the mission of Saint Anselm College, and essential to creating well-rounded citizens. (Courtesy / James Lacefield)

Citizenship hinges on the Liberal Arts

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
April 20, 2023
Students from the left and right take on issues of the day in the Crier’s new column. (Courtesy / FLICKR)

Left hook, right jab; Perspectives on Trump, Haley, and mass-shootings

Kellan Barbee and Mac Connors
April 20, 2023
Renewed pushes for D.C. statehood would be a political coup for Democrats, but would require significant national legislation. (Courtesy / Pixabay)

A second Washington state is no good for U.S.

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
April 3, 2023
A production of Thcaikovsky’s ballet, Swan Lake, just one of many gifts Russians have bestowed on the world of art and beauty

Don’t turn your back on classic Russian culture, despite Ukraine war

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
February 23, 2023
George III, possibly not such a bad guy

Vindication of King George III (yes, that one)

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
December 7, 2022

How Republicans can move forward from their midterm disaster

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
November 17, 2022

American Politics Must Return to its Intellectual Roots

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
November 3, 2022

The Malibu Reaper

Mac Connors, Class of 2025
October 20, 2022
Crowds joyously wait for a chance to view the Mona Lisa, a true artistic masterpiece

Modern art lowers artistic standards and limits human expression

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
October 5, 2022
Christopher Columbus, now one of the most controversial figures in world history, still receives admiration for his expeditions

Why we should celebrate Columbus Day

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
October 5, 2022

Art: The Declension of Modernity

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
September 22, 2022
Crowning of Charles VII of France

Long Live the King: A Defense of Monarchy

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
May 6, 2022
Gerrymandering is back in the courtroom, but this poses a constitutional problem

Redistricting isn’t the business of the courts, it’s up to the people

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
April 16, 2022
Local insight into former Gov. Chris Christies leadership reveals an office plagued by scandal

A New Jersey classic and GOP hopeful visits Saint Anselm College

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
April 2, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown, President Bidens new Supreme Court Nominee

The Supreme Court – A Biden blunder

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
March 12, 2022
The Tompkins Square School in NYC, a city in a state of educational turmoil

School choice is a parental right and the way of the future for education

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
March 2, 2022
The Latin Mass, while controversial, is an essential part of many Catholics lives

The Latin Mass: an extraordinary sacrifice

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
February 11, 2022
The Nativity is what the “holiday” season is really about.

The war on Christmas is not over yet

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
December 13, 2021

Differentiating the truth from opinion

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
November 5, 2021
The Florida Southern District Court where Judge Beth Bloom ruled against the ban

Federal courts are wrong in their judgement on Florida’s sanctuary city ban

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
October 22, 2021
In recent months, President Bidens approval ratings have dropped to drastic lows

Why President Biden’s approval is so low

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
October 8, 2021
Afghanistans own people must now face a new Taliban government.

U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan merits praise, not blame

Mac Connors, Crier Staff
September 24, 2021
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