Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Mar 25,2013

Don’t Fear the Phone

Cold calling is rapidly becoming a lost art form in the tech savvy age of text and email, but it is an important skill for any young professional. I have...

By AF Editors • Mar 25,2013

For Democrats, Is Gun Control Worth The Effort?

In January 1994 – less than a year into President Clinton’s first term – George Stephanopoulos received a memo from Jody Powell. “If there is an area that needs ‘new...

By Liz Hine • Mar 25,2013 Career Advice

Become More Proactive in Your Job Search

Job searches can be challenging. At the Center for Shared Services, we hope that we can be a resource to help you become more proactive and effective in your job...

By Jake Horowitz • Mar 21,2013

Be Published on PolicyMic

Have you ever wanted to publish an op-ed in the New York Times, Huffington Post, or Wall Street Journal? Becoming the next Tom Friedman or David Brooks is definitely an...

By AF Editors • Mar 20,2013

Video Games: A Convenient Scape Goat For Gun Violence

In December 1992, Wayne Lo, an 18-year-old student at Simon’s Rock College in Massachusetts, opened fire on students and faculty on the school’s campus. He smuggled a Chinese-made SKS semiautomatic...

By Scott Hamilton • Mar 20,2013

Public Speaking Tips for the Nervous

To misquote, the essence of speaking in public is to maximize your benefits and minimize your liabilities! Here is just a bare checklist to remember: 1) If you are feeling...