Listening to the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King always sparks a reaction in me that’s difficult to put into words other than his own. In response…
Month: January 2011
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A New Word in Your Inbox
While my email inbox seems to fill up pretty quickly most days, there is one thing that I am always happy to receive: a new word. The Oxford English Dictionary…
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Gender Inclusive Language
Something that I noticed after completing my first quarter as a writing center tutor was the prevalence of gender biased language. I found it difficult to comment…
The Writing Center is now open for business and what better way to start off your Winter Quarter than stopping by for a weekly appointment? The other…
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First Day on the Job
Starting something new is never easy. Whether it’s a new job or a new piece of writing things are always a bit shaky or at least a…