The Middle Path is a magazine aimed at “Examining Issues from a Foundation of Liberty.” We seek to investigate pressing issues of politics, philosophy, economics, and culture within the tradition of classical liberalism. We aim to give a voice to Kenyon College students who support liberal democracy and individual rights, regardless of where they lie on the political spectrum. In so doing, we demonstrate how conservatives, libertarians, progressives, and moderates ought to converge together on The Middle Path.
THE EDITOR:
William Yanek, Class of 2023:
William Yanek is a senior at Kenyon College studying political science. At Kenyon, William leads the Catholic campus ministry and is president of Kenyon’s chapter of the American Enterprise Institute’s Executive Council. Outside Kenyon, William is a Röpke-Wojtyła Fellow at the Catholic University of America, studying Catholic Social Thought on the market economy, and also participates in the Forge Leadership Network’s Mentorship Academy for conservative Christian leaders. After he graduates, William wants to pursue a career in politics.
In his spare time, William loves to contemplate and discuss the most profound questions of politics, history, philosophy, and religion. Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, he also enjoys following his local Kansas sports teams and going on backpacking trips in the Rocky Mountains.
THE CONTRIBUTORS:
Isaac Owen, Class of 2025
Isaac Owen is a sophomore at Kenyon College majoring in philosophy. He’s a passionate advocate of the Effective Altruism movement and hopes to mold a career focused on mitigating the existential threats facing humanity. His primary philosophical interests are in the domains of ethics, epistemology, as well as the philosophy of mind.
Casey Elizabeth Capsambelis, Class of 2023
Casey Elizabeth Capsambelis is a Political Science and English double major at Kenyon College. She is passionate about civic education and engagement, and plans to run for state or local office in 2024 in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, where she was born and raised. At Kenyon, Casey Liz volunteers as a Planned Parenthood advocate and is a member of the Archon Society. She has worked with local and state campaigns back in her hometown of Allison Park, PA and knocked on doors for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s primary presidential campaign right here in Gambier in the early months of 2020.
When she is not out registering people to vote or educating them about a new policy or candidate, Casey Liz enjoys singing and writing music for acoustic guitar, restoring antique furniture, keeping betta fish, and working on her novel. During the warmer months, she spends her free time on the trails, either in boots or on a bike.
A Notice: All articles are published under the banner of “Examining Issues from a Foundation of Liberty.” That being said, the specific opinions of a writer in one piece do not necessarily reflect the views of the other writers. In fact, we make a point to provide differing perspectives on key issues when possible.
For those interested in writing with us, please see more details on the “Contact” page.
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