... ponders a great deal of things. That's certainly the case for the Gentlemen of St. Edward's Hall. For them, the pondering of weightier things happens not just in the classroom but also in the hallowed spaces of their beloved residence hall. We might be in a pandemic, but there will be no mental atrophy HERE! Recently, under the direction of David Bender, Steds senior and Hall Fellow, a pondering of all things political was held in the Flounge with David Philpott, Professor of Political Science. Examining American politics from a Catholic perspective, a discussion of how Catholic teaching can inform a Catholic’s conscience in this election was had. And as the discussion unfolded, the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court was had too. On the pondering, Joe Herlihy, Steds senior and mechanical engineer student, stated, "Some say this pandemic has reverted us to our childhood days of video games and television. This is not the case here at St. Edward's. Thanks to Bender and organizers of this AGP, we were able to stave off mental deterioration studying the intersection of politics and faith.”
