The Jewish people’s insecurity does not provide us with a blank check for how we act to ensure our safety. While anti-Semitism still exists, this is not 1933.
People are a lot like TV shows. Those who are compelling, hilarious and personable are much more favorable than those who try too hard, like Glee and Smash.
Introductory courses should be about separating talented students from those won't be able to succeed in the field, an idea the computer science department has recently shied away from.
Juniors hoping to secure jobs in the software industry should look to open-source software as a way to learn practical knowledge about software development from peers and to meet developers who have a passion for great software.