A Break I Needed
While most of the class of 2023 college students are sitting at home upset with their shortened first-year experience I am feeling a bit indifferent. I moved approximately 2,777 miles away from home to attend Pitzer College, a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. Like most of my class, I was excited to take…
Times are Uncertain. But Certainly We, As College Students, Can Communicate Better.
By Ella Boyd A comedic piece about a serious problem. Hopefully this will make you laugh or reflect on your own actions. Either way, please enjoy my narration of a problem perhaps even more prevalent than Covid-19. Ah, college. Four years of meeting new people, trying new things, going new places, and learning new subjects.…
A Response to Productivity During The Pandemic
By Alex McDonald Link: Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure During the times of social distancing, social media is hailed as a means to stay connected with loved ones and with the happenings of the world. However, its negative consequences are exacerbated during isolation when we begin to compare ourselves and the…
My March in a nutshell
The events of this past month have been a real whirlwind for me, as they have been for most of us.I don’t think I’ve had one that is so eventful. I’m taking a writing break since finishing my dissertation, and haven’t done personal narrative written in ages. But for now, I mostly feel grateful for…
“Dr. Fauci debunks coronavirus misinformation on a video chat with Trevor Noah” via Mashable
Link here. As the coronavirus continues to spread, misinformation is spreading just as quickly. During Thursday’s edition of The Daily Social Distancing Show, Trevor Noah spoke to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director — and now famous face-palmer — Dr. Anthony Fauci, in order to sort the fact from the fiction. Over the course of the 13-minute interview, Noah asks…
“Network TV Sees a Ratings Revival Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, but Will It Last?” Vía Variety
Link here. As the coronavirus forces more and more people in the United States to stay home in self-isolation, it’s hardly a surprise that broadcast viewership has been up almost across the board. The sheer boost in viewership is a blessing for the networks. After all, the recent broadcast ratings decline in the face of…
Creative writing mini lessons
For those who want to practice their creative writing and put it into a routine! Link here.
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College in the Time of Coronavirus 