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Author: Noah Diekemper

Noah Diekemper studied Latin and Mathematics at Hillsdale College (B.S.) and Data Science at Loyola University Maryland (M.S.). Motivated by a desire to preserve and share knowledge, he contributed to Goodtruebeautiful.net and has also been published in The Critic, The Federalist, Intercollegiate Review, and The Baltimore Sun.
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Art

Hamilton Gives 5 Reasons to Read Poetry in the Original

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight; We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night. This … Read More ›

Posted on November 1, 2016November 2, 2016
Politics

Who Should Be Ashamed of Trump?

In light of the recently publicized tape showing Republican Nominee Donald J. Trump making demeaning comments about women – no, not the time when he … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016
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Politics

A Brief History of Donald J. Trump

Donald Fauntleroy Trump was born. This remarkable achievement was enough for his parents to praise him as a “king.” During the rest of his childhood, … Read More ›

Posted on September 23, 2016September 23, 2016
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Philosophy

Watch this Really Weird Trick that Sets the Record Straight on Clickbait

Clickbait sucks. Not even spoofs can redeem its existence. The repulsiveness of clickbait does not warrant expressions of hatred towards non-clickbait, however. Mental Floss, one … Read More ›

Posted on September 1, 2016September 1, 2016
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Politics

David Brooks: Conversative Wisdom for the Ages

Some of us are probably familiar with David Brooks, the resident “conversative” over at the New York Times. Back in 2005, Brooks burned an indelible image … Read More ›

Posted on July 20, 2016June 18, 2018
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Philosophy

Boy, Do I Hate Being Right All the Time

Unless you are allergic to talking about politics and religion with people, or you consider “arguing” a dirty word, then you have probably at some … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2016December 24, 2016
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Art

How Miranda Mastered the Musical

There was only one rap song I liked before listening to the musical Hamilton, but my love of America’s founding era was strong enough to … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016
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Art

Ben Shapiro is Wrong about Hamilton

Ben Shapiro is right about a lot. His defense of conservatism, critiques of Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, and uber-fact-oriented commentary on the current election … Read More ›

Posted on June 23, 2016November 11, 2017
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Politics

National Mourning Declared for Dead Gorilla

Much of the Internet has erupted into a maelstrom over the death of a Cincinnati Zoo silverback gorilla. For those who haven’t heard, after a … Read More ›

Posted on June 7, 2016June 12, 2016

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