The Little Rebellion

Tag: Tending Class

  • Postcards from the Edge: Academics

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    Spring 2010 Literature of Journalism class
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    This is not a movie.  College does not revolve around keggers and frat parties. The biggest concern is not what outfit to wear to the bar, despite what Hollywood thinks. College is not that final you somehow pass after skipping class for a full semester. It is not large rooms full of anonymous strangers and…

  • Tending Class

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    Julie Mansmann
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    “Does anyone have any questions?” “Yeah, how quickly can I drop this ball-buster of a class,” Leighann muttered in as she flipped through the seven-page syllabus. Professor Salerno continued talking about the importance of reading textbooks and actively participating in class. She stared straight out into the lecture hall, not a glance directed our way…