Nicki Minaj, apologi(s)ing and ‘the britishism’
Hopping the Pond
Our local Berkeley alley is now “dodgy,” not sketchy; elevators are labeled as “lifts;” American friends use “bloody” and “bum” in place of ruder options.
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Invoke the Vocative
I’m an immigrant, and Malayalam is my mother tongue. I’m an immigrant, and Malayalam is my second language. Both are true, but the latter I’ve always hated.
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Actively defending the passive
While it’s considered a good rule of thumb to write in the active voice, writing in the passive voice can have its benefits.
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How too write: A copy editor’s top 3 writing pet peeves
As both a copy editor and an English major, I have read a lot of people’s writing. I’ve discovered writing styles that I really enjoy, and I’ve discovered a whole set of writing pet peeves.
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Get to know the night department before applying to The Daily Californian!
Learn about the night department from the editors, Jasmin and Lilly! Applications are open until September 13.
Punctuation nation: A power ranking of our favorite typographical marks
These little symbols might seem small, but they carry with them centuries of history and some pretty big personalities. Which punctuation marks hold a special place in your heart?
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After you read this, pick up a paper
We should keep in mind the great advantages that the internet has given us, but not forget the importance of print papers to the journalism industry.
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An ode to the humble hyphen
I think if I am a grammar symbol, I am the most humble one: the hyphen.
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Get lit(erary): Why writing drunk could save your grade
While I’m not suggesting that you get drunk to write all of your essays, the research I’ve done on this topic seems to show that it’s not such a bad idea.
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Impedimentary, my dear Watson
Often kids like me are made to feel embarrassed about their differences, and smart kids with unique abilities can fall through the cracks if they don’t communicate in the expected manner.
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