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Student Voices Project

One Big Problem

There’s one big problem I notice that relates to competition, and it is caused by masculinity. It’s a problem not… Casey Smothers
Features

The Invisible Damage of Competition

Welcoming a new narrative in which we all are gifted. Mary Jo Klingel
Features

Laughing for the Wary

Humor can help build religious community but it can also hurt and cause division. Howard R. Macy
Poetry

Court Watch

FJ Poetry: "All rise!" / Judge enters the court, robe trailing / Eyes downcast Helen Fox

Viewpoint: Jesus, Forgiveness, and Nonviolence

Nonviolence does not mean that we do not resist evil.
Features

To Imagine Change through Many Voices

The pages of a book can unpack the truths and realities of those we do not know. Detmer Kremer
Features

Handling Change and Creating Communities

Focused relationships in social media Steven Whinfield
Student Voice Project 2018

Soft Soap and Doom

“If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not… Laia Sarukhan
Poetry

Rahab

Poetry: "I lived in the wall, between the wilderness / and stony Jericho." Kristin Camitta Zimet

Sue Powel Carnell

Carnell—Sue Powel Carnell, 80, on August 19, 2017, at home at Broadmead Retirement Community in Cockeysville, Md. Sue was born…

Ellanor Stengel Fink

Fink—Ellanor Stengel Fink, 71, on March 9, 2017, at home in Chevy Chase, Md. Ellie was born on June 22,…
Student Voices Project

Student Voices 2016 Option 1: Building Community

What are the important elements of building a loving, safe, and supportive community? How do you contribute to maintaining these… Staff
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