Monticello College Announces Scholarships For New Program
For more than two years, we have been sending you educational articles and keeping you informed of the progress of Monticello College. As we continue to build this one-of-a-kind college here in the Blue Mountains, we intend to launch new offerings on a regular basis to meet the needs of budding statesmen. Our newest and […]
Paul’s Farewell Address Added To MC Curriculum
On November 14, 2012, Texas Representative Ron Paul delivered a nearly 7,000 word, 18-page farewell address to Congress, in typical Paul fashion. I recommend that you take the time to listen to or read this speech. Here is the link: http://www.dailypaul.com/263090/ron-pauls-farewell-address-today-3pm-et-cspan Beginning in April 2013, Monticello College will include this speech in the 1st year curriculum […]
The American Crisis . . . Again
Most Americans have heard of Thomas Paine and his pamphlet Common Sense, published in January of 1776. In fact, there is evidence that his timing was right and that his writings moved many Americans to the side of liberty and helped to make permanent the breach with England. However, fewer Americans are familiar with […]
The Abomination of Slavery: An American Condition
Dr. Travis Slade co-authored this post with me. He is co-founder of Monticello College and the founder of Robert Morris Foundation. He holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Brigham Young University and a Medical Degree from the University of Utah. He is a partner in a practice operating at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. It seems […]
Controversial Article: Read At Your Own Risk
This is an article worth reading. It is a liberal critic by a normally liberal news outlet. It is the kind of scrutiny that all potential presidents should be subjected to (before the election) and it addresses the issue of racism. I Too Have Become Disillusioned —by Matt Patterson (Columnist, Washington Post, New York Post […]
The Right Idea At The Right Time
The right idea (no matter how small) at the right time (no matter how difficult)—is still the right idea at the right time. The “right idea” of Monticello College has something in common with many long-standing institutions of higher education such as Yale, Harvard, William and Mary, Hillsdale, Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, and […]
The Ideal President
About the Author Bryan Hyde is a husband, father of 6, truth-seeker, teacher, writer, speaker, and stirrer of pots. He has been a local radio commentator and writer in Southern Utah for the past 16 years. Bryan can be heard on the Perspectives morning show on Fox News 1450 AM 93.1 FM. The opinions stated in […]
Response to an Email
Below is an actual email that I received last week. After I responded, I thought it would be worthwhile to share the email and the response. Begin forwarded message: From: Devirl Barfuss Date: September 29, 2012 8:12:30 AM MDT To: info@monticellocollege.org Subject: Re: Why Liberal Arts and Why Monticello College? Doctor Brooks, I have followed you since Cedar City and point […]
MC Trek Report #1
Trek One Report [TREK is a tremendous leadership laboratory. When faced with randomly chosen groups, varying conditions of weather, fatigue and risk, students overcome fears, learn to pay attention to detail, discover how to get along with others, and quickly adjust to changing conditions. In the opening orientation semester, first year students are taught the […]
It’s the DEBT, Stupid!
Our title is a play on the Clinton campaign slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Then as today, politicians are banking on the fact that most of us are either not watching or not sophisticated enough to see the big picture.* The truth be told, it is hard to make sense out all of the numbers […]