We here at the Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research are excited to publish the first ever episode of our new podcast, Multilingual Mics! We’ll be talking about language, culture, the awesome things that the CMWR does and the awesome … Continue reading
In creative writing there is this invisible line that so many of us are afraid to cross: how much reality should we use in our fiction without telling the oftentimes unfortunate inspiration? Is changing the name enough to keep someone … Continue reading
When I go running on Belmont Avenue, I feel like I belong. Skateboarding with my flat mates off Wilson, it’s casual. My presence is primarily ignored, sometimes enjoyed, and occasionally screamed at – markers of a city kid. And although … Continue reading
More so than any other genre of music, hip-hop is steeped in language and wordplay, so it’s only natural that many of the greatest hip-hop performers are writers themselves. Here are some of the best songs that celebrate the writing … Continue reading
When was the last time you were part of a ‘group project?’ Were you the leader? The slacker? Somewhere in between? At DePaul, it’s pretty common to see groups of students engaging in discussions that consist of more than the … Continue reading
I come from a background in media, so the concept of “engagement”, is quite familiar to me, at least in regards to social media. However, after having a discussion with my professor last night, I realized that this important feature … Continue reading
What do the words spit, ashes, give, man, and worm all have in common? If you believe this recent study by researchers at the University of Reading in England, they could all be understood by cavemen over 15,000 years ago. … Continue reading
The answer is no, but Roman Mars at 99% Invisible can explain why Chicago’s is the best. Judging by the the North American Vexillological Society’s five principles of flag design, Wallace Rice, who designed Chicago’s flag in 1917, had a preternatural talent for … Continue reading
Sometimes, for some people, being an undergraduate tutor is just not good enough. Most students don’t really pay much attention, don’t even bother to ask, especially our fellow undergraduate writers. However, there are always those who would prefer to work … Continue reading
Recently in my political science class, we had a discussion about George Stewart’s science fiction classic, Earth Abides. In the book, an unknown disease wipes out nearly the entire human population, and the survivors are tasked with rebuilding a civilization. … Continue reading