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(Un)Comfortable Reading Positions or “Norton Neck-Cramps”

Posted on 9/19/2011 by derick

There’s a common problem plaguing english grad students — in fact, it may have spread to all students generally. It is a problem oft dismissed as irrelevant; never talked about; never addressed, and students suffer alone when confronting it. I … Continue reading →

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Statement of Purpose Writing Tips

Posted on 9/10/2011 by derick

Statement of Purpose essays are incredibly difficult to write. This past April, I began the application process anew for my PhD. Of course among the items required was a statement of purpose. Worse, I read it’s often considered the most … Continue reading →

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Review: “We The Living,” by Ayn Rand

Posted on 7/26/2008 by derick

Review: “We The Living,” Ayn Rand (Book 34 of 100) WE THE LIVING is a great and interesting novel—though to be frank, I wouldn’t necessarily place it on the all-time top 100 book list. My suspicion is that it landed … Continue reading →

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Time’s Top Ten

Posted on 3/28/2007 by derick

I don’t know if this is copyrighted or not (i’ll just assume not) but I found this list on Time Magazine that tries to identify the top 10 books of all time! “Top 10?”… please! Truth be told, such a … Continue reading →

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Do(n’t) read The Kite Runner

Posted on 3/26/2007 by derick

My cousin had suggested I read the Kite Runner, ensuring that I particularly would like it. I’m not sure what she meant by me particularly, but I really did enjoy it, and I think anyone that reads it would. Granted, … Continue reading →

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Sadie and Maud

Posted on 11/5/2005 by derick

By: Gwendolyn Brooks Maud went to college. Sadie stayed home. Sadie scraped life With a fine toothed comb. She didn’t leave a tangle in Her comb found every strand. Sadie was one of the livingest chicks In all the land. … Continue reading →

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