Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021WP4: Learning to appreciate WritingThroughout my academic experience writing has always been my dependable strength. Even when my other classes were going terribly I could…May 9, 2021May 9, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Understanding what it means to be a “Twice Exceptional” studentAs I have written many many times throughout this semester, my childhood and teen years were filled with constant difficulty in school. In…Apr 13, 20211Apr 13, 20211
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021WP3: Becoming a Renaissance Woman 🎓🎶⚾️📚🍳💃🏼Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Freire ch 4 ReflectionIn the final chapter of Freire’s “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” the author expanded upon some important ideas that very strongly reminded me…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Response to Sydney’s critique of Carlson and Owens’ Response to WAPWhen Sydney described rolling on the floor choking with laughter and anger in response to Tucker Carlson’s and Candace Owens’ derision…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
The magick of “Twilight” and self-careWhen I took a gap year after graduating in 2019 I watched the movie “Twilight” every day. Every. Day. Sometimes even multiple times a day…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021The importance of Nancy Drew video games 🎮🔎🔦When I was a little kid my parents went through a “health nut” phase, which basically means that I didn’t know what a Cheeto was until I…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Review: Solomon Georgio’s “Homonegro Superior”I enjoyed Solomon Georgio’s comedy and commentary on race, sexuality, and social issues because his ideas feel authentic. While it is clear…Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
Published inWP2: Reframing my intellectual report card3. History D- “Recent improvement… Effort does not match ability.”I have always cracked up at that comment on my report card, “recent improvement”. What?! Recent improvement from what, an F??? That quote…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Published inWP2: Reframing my intellectual report cardWorks CitedQuammen, David. Spillover. The Bodley Head Ltd., 2012.Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Published inWP2: Reframing my intellectual report card2. Chemistry C- “Low test scores, many missing assignments…”As a young kid growing up I absolutely LOVED to play scientist. Whenever my parents looked the other way I would sneak off to my bathroom…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Published inWP2: Reframing my intellectual report card1. Math D- “Low test scores, in danger of failing…”As a young kid, I loved school. I enjoyed reading and studying and solving problems because I wanted to learn as much as possible. It…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Published inWP2: Reframing my intellectual report cardWP2: Introduction and Academic HistoryAs we’ve grown up, people in positions of authority present us with limited choices, often a choice between the option to pursue a…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Jazz is a Woman’s VoiceExploring the damage of sexism and rediscovering the female voice through musicFeb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021#3 Distance learning as a musician is exhausting and I’m tired of pretending it's fine.When I decided to take a gap year in August of 2019 I thought I was letting myself emotionally rest and prepare for the eventual beginning…Feb 8, 20211Feb 8, 20211
“What’s in a name?” exploring the importance of reclaiming your identityDisclaimer: I use “quotes” to represent the ideas that other people have on these topics and not necessarily my own, I do not support a…Feb 5, 20211Feb 5, 20211
The English language and its role in an evolving social climateWhat is language, and what separates different languages from each other? What makes one language superior to another? Why are some…Jan 20, 20211Jan 20, 20211