Anyone who takes time to have a genuine conversation with Woodward will find him to be a thoughtful and articulate young man, who isn’t afraid of 12-hour workdays or discussions on 'touchy' topics. “One of my best qualities is my work ethic,” he shared.
Who we truly are, who we allow ourselves to be is revealed only when we believe that we are under observation by no other human being. Without reward or punishment and absent our endless efforts to earn status and save face, what we will permit ourselves to do while alone is a splendid indicator of the genuine state of our inner self.
"These are the times that try men's souls." Thomas Paine states that those whose commitment is shallow will not stand up, even for their own freedom. Today, we must understand what is required of us if we are to remain free.
A local newspaper and the “sex for everyone no matter what the age” crowd has been lamenting that censorship is on the rise. Before you know it, drag queens (aka mentally ill men dressed up as women in suggestive clothing) will have to find other venues to perform besides libraries, school class rooms, or family events in the park.
Over the course of the last four years, I have watched myriad events unfold at North Idaho College. For those who watched it all closely, it has been a case study of injustice. Every manner in which a person or group can deal unjustly with another has been on full display. This includes behavior by faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, management, the accreditation agency, state education entities, attorneys, students, city council-members, local media, the courts, political activists, and community members.
Board governance is certainly the focus of the NWCCU concerns; however, it applies to the full board and its relationship with the college president. This includes the actions taken by both the appointed trustees and the elected trustees who have been graced with SaveNIC’s stamp of approval.
Over the course of the last four years, I have watched myriad events unfold at North Idaho College. For those who watched it all closely, it has been a case study of injustice. Every manner in which a person or group can deal unjustly with another has been on full display. This includes behavior by faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, management, the accreditation agency, state education entities, attorneys, students, city council-members, local media, the courts, political activists, and community members.