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Transfer student winner — Suzanne Johnson ‘16

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Ignorance: Life-Long Questions For students growing up, education is seen as the requirement for a future career and if some enjoyment happens along the way then that is a bonus. I too have been taught that education is all about preparing for “someday”. What was not developed was that of questions and ignorance in everything and how well facts and equations can be regurgitated … [Read more...] about Transfer student winner — Suzanne Johnson ‘16

Third place — Emma Coleman ‘18

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A Means Of Expansion   There is a gross injustice in that wisdom is appraised for its hand in mankind's understanding, but ignorance is only recognized as a stifle to acquiring knowledge. Ignorance throughout time has had a negative connotation; many regard it as an unwelcome darkness. This misleading view creates an unintended bridle on those seeking wisdom, and because … [Read more...] about Third place — Emma Coleman ‘18

First place — Ehren Cahill ‘18

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Ignorance Summer Essay   Ignorance is contradictory and unbound. Typically, someone that is ignorant is someone that chooses to ignore some kind of information for the sake of maintaining a certain point of view (usually in a selfish manner), but Firestein has challenged this definition and claims that ignorance is meant to be explored and celebrated. Beyond simply … [Read more...] about First place — Ehren Cahill ‘18