The Dean’s List
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On October 4, 1790, Samuel Adams sat down to write a letter to his cousin, John Adams, who was vice president of the United States. Samuel Adams stated: “Let patriots unite their endeavors to renovate the age, by . . . educating their sons and daughters in the fear of the Lord . . . love of their country and . . . the art of self-government.”
The word renovate means “To renew; to restore to the first state, or a good state, after decay, destruction or depravation.” It may seem surprising to us that Adams expressed the need to renovate the age, being as it was, such an early time in our nation’s existence. Is it possible he felt the teachings of the Fear of the Lord, Love of Country, and the Art of Self-Government were entering a state of decay?
Ronald Reagan stated, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Could it be that EVERY generation needs to Renovate the Age? The Dean’s List is a show resolved to Renovate the Age by shining the light of truth on the decaying American education system while also shining the light of hope for parents and grandparents who will endeavor to reclaim ownership of their children’s and grandchildren’s education.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In 1765, John Adams and his peers form the Sodality, a club devoted to self-improvement through legal and rhetorical study. As tensions rise with The Stamp Act, Adams publishes “A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law,” emphasizing that protecting liberty requires public education in politics, religion, and civil issues—a timeless call to safeguard freedom through knowledge.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Blaine Hitzfield, CEO of Seven Sons, champions regenerative farming to restore soil health and improve America’s food quality. Unlike conventional and organic systems, regenerative practices rebuild the land, aligning with Biblical principles and rotational grazing. Seven Sons is on a mission to transform food production for healthier communities and ecosystems.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The recent United Nations report, authored by Reem Alsalem, links men competing in women’s sports to violence against women. Highlighting increased injury risks, scientific studies on male athletic advantages, and the limits of testosterone suppression, Alsalem concludes that male participation in female sports undermines fair competition and female safety, sparking widespread debate.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Communication matters and our elected officials must hear our voices. If you want students to be educated in actual American History, speak it loudly! If you want men to stay out of women’s sports, locker rooms, and bathrooms, say it loudly! If you want your representative to listen to you, say it loudly on November 5 by voting your values!
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Riley Gaines sparks a movement to protect women’s sports, and it’s spreading. High school teams in New Hampshire are now challenging a court decision that temporarily allows a male player on a girls’ soccer team. Parents and athletes stand united, urging action and setting a timeline to preserve fair competition for female athletes.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Department of Education is funding programs that support college professors known for promoting anti-American and anti-Semitic ideologies. Grants are funneled into universities like Columbia and Indiana, which employ professors who express radical views. This misuse of taxpayer dollars is fueling hatred on campuses, and it’s time for this government department to be held accountable.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – “We use no textbook . . . we only use all original source documents,” Lentine stated when asked what separates Waterbrook high school government from other K12 government classrooms. There is no reason to read a textbook when we can read “the Founding Fathers in their own words as they are forming our government,” says Lentine. “There’s no spin.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – San Jose State volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser breaks her silence on the controversy surrounding her team. Five schools have forfeited matches against them due to the inclusion of a male player, Blaire Fleming. Slusser reveals concerns over safety, unfair competition, and her experiences, while also joining a lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s policy on men’s participation in women’s sports.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The University of Nevada women’s volleyball team becomes the fifth to forfeit against San Jose State, standing up for fair competition and player safety. Despite the university distancing itself from their decision, the athletes remain resolute. Their courage in the face of opposition sets an example, inspiring others to defend women’s sports and fairness.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Land acknowledgments in schools often go beyond honoring Native American heritage. Instead, they sometimes promote a narrative that criminalizes colonists and undermines American founding principles. By focusing on colonization and concepts like stolen land, these statements can serve as divisive tools rather than fostering genuine understanding and respect for history and Indigenous cultures.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Brown University negotiates with student protesters over divestment from Israel, ultimately rejecting their proposal. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Board of Regents pushes the NCAA to align its transgender athlete policy with NAIA standards. Both decisions reflect a commitment to firm stances on controversial issues, urging universities to prioritize policy and principle over protest demands and popular sentiment.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Christopher Columbus’s legacy is often distorted by those seeking to downplay his significance, focusing instead on negative aspects. Despite accusations of brutality, Columbus praises the natives in his writings and even protects them from the cannibalistic Caribs. This overlooked history reveals Columbus as a courageous leader, deserving of recognition for his positive impact and dedication.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – We are witnessing the Woke results of this new FEMA policy of disaster equity. One identity group does not suffer disproportionately from another. The storm does not affect gay individuals differently from straight individuals. It does not choose to worsen the damage of one race over another. The waters have not affected men differently than women…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Coach John Parks, a seasoned track and field coach, faces backlash from the Lake Oswego School District for speaking out on transgender athletes. Fired after 40 years, Parks champions First Amendment rights as the Liberty Justice Center steps in, challenging the district’s actions in court and seeking to reinstate him amid a heated constitutional battle over free speech.