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arts1 year ago

"The Cultural Impact of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Examined by Harvard Scholars"

Students at Harvard University taking an English class devoted to Taylor Swift are analyzing her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," comparing her songs to works by poets and writers. About 50 students gathered to listen to the album's midnight release, discussing and analyzing the lyrics. The class, "Taylor Swift and Her World," taught by Stephanie Burt, has students preparing final papers due at the end of the month.

via The New York Times|
#album-analysis#arts#english-class
sports1 year ago

"Michigan's Juwan Howard Fired: U of M's Next Basketball Coach Candidates"

The University of Michigan is preparing for a coaching change after firing head coach Juwan Howard, prompting mixed reactions from students. While some hope for a new direction and improved performance, others express understanding and appreciation for Howard's contributions. The departure marks the end of Howard's tenure, with students reflecting on the legacy of previous coach John Beilein and expressing anticipation for the future of the basketball program.

via WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit|
#basketball#coaching-change#juwan-howard
education1 year ago

"Adapting to Change: The Impact of the All-Digital SAT on College Admissions"

The SAT, traditionally administered on paper for 98 years, has transitioned to an all-digital format, receiving positive feedback from students despite some technical glitches. The new format, shorter and faster, allows test takers to set their own pace and is seen as more in line with the digital era. The change reflects the challenges of a generation raised in an era of higher anxiety, challenged attention spans, and remote learning, while the College Board and proponents of standardized testing maintain that the exams still play a role in determining college acceptance and aptitude.

via The New York Times|
#college-admissions#digital-exam#education
campus-tragedy1 year ago

"Double Homicide Investigation Underway at UCCS Dorm After 2 Found Dead"

Students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are struggling to cope after two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in a dorm, prompting a campus lockdown. Some students express shock and difficulty processing the tragedy, while mental health professionals emphasize the importance of seeking help and healthy coping mechanisms. UCCS is providing counseling services for affected students, and the Colorado Springs Police continue to investigate the double homicide.

via KKTV|
#campus-shooting#campus-tragedy#colorado-springs
crime2 years ago

NYC Professor Fired for Machete Threat to Reporter

Students at Hunter College react to the recent spate of attacks by fired professor Shellyne Rodriguez, including holding a machete to a reporter's neck and cursing out anti-abortion students. Some students express concern about the hiring process for educators and biased professors, while others defend Rodriguez's behavior. Rodriguez claims she has been the target of hate and racism and that Hunter College has "capitulated" to her critics.

via New York Post |
#crime#hunter-college#machete-threat