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Part of the required curriculum here at Columbia College Chicago is to take two literature seminar courses: a pre-20th century literature ..

When I started the MFA Creative Writing program, I re-committed to reading more black authors, especially after taking African America..

By the time this blog post gets published, ..

It’s our first week back at school for our FINAL SEMESTER (whaaaaaaaat!?), and I’ve just returned from Berlin!

Usually any type of break over the school year is supposed to be relaxing. I mean, that’s why they call it a “break.” All of my breaks..

After a long holiday, I’m still trying to fix my sleeping schedule and also I’m trying to set my mind to be more focused this semester. Th..

This cat is either very angry or very bored. Either way, it doesn’t say much about my writing.

You know who has no compassion for creati..

I’ve become quite reflective this holiday break. Going into next semester I do not feel the same steam as I did coming into the progra..