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BOAM Nominee #3: Notre Dame

Posted on June 13, 2017 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

Nominee #1: University of Chicago: https://clydeaidoo.com/2017/06/11/boam-nominee-1-uchicago-2/ Nominee #2: Illinois Tech: https://clydeaidoo.com/2017/06/12/boam-nominee-2-illinois-tech-2/ On March 3, 2018, I will release The Best of Alma Mater, and I will need some help in selecting the crème de la crème. The best way you…

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University of St. Thomas Poem

Posted on July 28, 2016 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *St. Thomas* UST is the heart of Trust, In St. Thomas, our light thrusts— Illuminating the world is better than to shine, The divine credit is neither yours nor mine. The…

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DePaul University Poem

Posted on July 7, 2016 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *DePaul University* The Way to Wisdom consists of constant perseverance, It is imperfect and gathered in thorns and brambles. The weakness that passes is only the devil’s ruse. Through the Vincentian…

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SLU Creative Piece

Posted on January 2, 2016 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *SLU* In 1906, at Saint Louis University, The first ever forward pass was performed. We’ve been passing forward ever since. Our mission has progressed from Grand Center and the Gateway Arch…

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Dear Atheists, Christmas is a Christian Holiday. Deal with it.

Posted on December 16, 2015 by clydeaidoo — 5 Comments

I grew up in a Christian household. The religion was indoctrinated in me along with all the ancillaries of it: Sunday school, Easter, a religious elementary school, and of course, that magical time of the year: Christmas! There was…

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Poem

Posted on October 26, 2015 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota* What kind of student will you be? What kind of leader will you be? God gave your being the capacity to become— Not to merely be.…

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University of St. Thomas Poem

Posted on October 26, 2015 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

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DePaul University Poem

Posted on September 18, 2015 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

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Benedictine University Poem

Posted on September 18, 2015 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! There is an Almighty power in the communal voice, A Golden Light from the most ultimate source, Through the Savior of man—our lives rejoice, A song of salvation to cleanse our…

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Trinity International University Poem

Posted on September 18, 2015 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *Trinity International University* From Trinity our students are formed to reform the spirit of the world. We all battle the darkness as Trojan sons, Then rise each day With the light…

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