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I thought thesis hours were going to be a piece of cake. I was!

First, I’m working three jobs. I am teaching Professional Writing C..

It’s Valentine’s Day as I write this, so I wanted to give a shout out this week to all the things I love, in no particular order (unti..

Orchestration is a major part of scoring for films. Textures and stacking define time, place, mood, and character in an important way…

The Dollhouse Reading Series recently moved from its Northcenter location to Lincoln Square (just blocks from my house). It was packed..

You’re not going to be in grad school forever (hopefully!), so it’s good to amass some handy reference resources for when you make tha..

‘Tis the time of year again for the purchasing of school supplies, also known as one of my favorite holidays. There is no specific dat..

Since I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area most of my life, I can say this with great certainty: The weather in Chicago isn’t always the..

At Columbia College Chicago, not only did I learn a lot about how to write, I also learned how to read. Well, I already knew how to re..