I originally posted this on March 19, 2011, but it seemed especially relevant as I, like many of my professor friends, will spend the day grading finals. Enjoy! Some of my students call it … [Read more...]
Confession: I am not a Millennial, but I’m Surrounded by Them
May 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
I should start this post with a confession. I am not a Millennial. I am a member of another highly-stereotyped generational cohort. I'm a Gen Xer. You know us as the generation that wears … [Read more...]
What I Learned from Sandra Day O’Connor
April 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
There are days when I thank God that I'm part of the academy. Yesterday was one of those as I had the honor of hearing Sandra Day O'Connor speak on campus. I was especially interested, as a media … [Read more...]
April Fool’s Editions Result in Apologies
April 2, 2012 By 7 Comments
It's possible that I'm just a stick in the mud. I doubt it, but I guess it's possible. Regardless of why, I don't like joke April Fool's Day editions of student newspapers. Maybe it's because … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: There’s No Such Thing as ‘Writer’s Block’
March 22, 2012 By 11 Comments
My friend, Mack Collier, had a common problem earlier this week. I may have been less than supportive when I told him there is no such thing as writer's … [Read more...]
What Would You Like Me to Say?
March 21, 2012 By 7 Comments
My feelings are inconsistent when I receive phone calls from potential employers asking me about students. Normally I am happy to give my students a glowing review. I do, after all, have great … [Read more...]
Why You Should Use LinkedIn More Than Facebook or Twitter
March 19, 2012 By 26 Comments
This guest post was written by my friend, Steven Chappell. Steven is the student media specialist at Simpson College and an active member of College Media Association, where we met. You can find … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: Punctuation and Emoticons
March 13, 2012 By 9 Comments
Something has bothered me for a long time. I'm sure it doesn't bug anyone but word nerds, but, since you're reading this blog, I'm assuming that you question it as well. Do you use other … [Read more...]
Death to Comic Sans!
March 13, 2012 By 21 Comments
This post ran originally in April 2009. My hatred for Comic Sans has only intensified since that time. If every font has a personality, what does the one you're using say about you? It's a … [Read more...]
Read This for a Guaranteed ‘A’
February 20, 2012 By 6 Comments
You can thank me later. I will accept tokens of your gratitude in the form of chocolate, Diet Dr Pepper or, if necessary, general praise about my good looks, keen fashion sense and strong moral … [Read more...]
