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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Scrawl Season 3 Episode 9: A Terrifying Tweet?

March 15, 2012

Hello, and yes you read that correctly.  Can Twitter be terrifying?  Who would do such a thing? On this episode of Scrawl, the gang gets the goosebumps and reads a little R.L. Stine.  But what does that have to do … Continue reading →

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Check Out Chicago Zine Fest This Weekend

March 9, 2012

Looking for something fun and literary to do, or a way to take a breather from finals?  Chicago Zine Fest has a variety of events today and an exhibition at Columbia College tomorrow.  Readings are taking place at various places … Continue reading →

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MLA adds format for citing tweets

March 7, 2012

Great news for social media-savvy UCWbLers – the Modern Language Association has rolled out the correct format for citing a tweet in an academic paper.  If you feel the need to add Kanye West’s deepest thoughts to your next research … Continue reading →

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Scrawl S3 E8: Scrawl Rocks Out to Molehill

March 6, 2012

On this fine episode of Scrawl, the gang plays a recorded interview with Molehill, a local Chicago band.  They talk about how they write and record their music, as well as how they have grown and evolved as a band.  … Continue reading →

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What Do I Talk About?: Making the Most of Your Time

March 6, 2012

As writing center tutors, we want to help writers as much as we can.  We want to make sure that if a writer makes a one-hour appointment (or a half-hour, or two hours), we give them as much help as … Continue reading →

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Morgan Haner Gets Scrawled (Scrawl Radio S3 E7)

March 5, 2012

In this episode, the gang talks about hog calling, animadversion, The Overton Window,  and Robert tutors Morgan on his resume.  At one point we may have flirted with disaster, but reluctantly avoided said disaster. Original Air Date: 2-24-12

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Raspberry Pi

March 3, 2012

Raspberry Pi, a  computer that costs only £22 and sold out within hours of its launch in Britain, makes computers more affordable than ever. So does the $35 Aakash tablet being produced in India. Unfortunately, cheaper devices do not translate into cheaper internet … Continue reading →

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Sitting on Top of the World: How to Think Like an Administrator

March 2, 2012

I’m gonna let you in on a secret.  You might not notice it as you and your tutor talk about your paper, but around this time of year, there’s a lot going on in the back of her mind.  This … Continue reading →

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