Enough with the technicalities
git reset
The manufactured “technical vs. nontechnical” system of classification paints two disparate worlds. It’s time to start promoting more inclusive language.
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The nature of vulnerability: 5 ways to step out of your comfort zone
Here at the Clog, we encourage you to do one thing that makes you feel vulnerable every day. Here are some of our suggestions!
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The layover
Between America and Me
“You’re not American? But you speak such good English!” I’m in my freshman year dining hall, making new friends over cold pizza and casual racism. Casual because my classmate doesn’t seem to be overtly prejudiced, and they’re definitely not aware of their faux pas. I shrug and inform them that
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Portuguese daydreams
Work in Progress
I was sitting in Portuguese 103 one dreary winter day last semester when it occurred to me — and this thought was not in English, but in the Portuguese-Spanish cocktail pseudo-dialect known as “Portunhol” — that I was, in that moment, a visitor to the Portuguese language.
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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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Everything’s an argument
Ostensibly, the clock was a piece of plastic hardware that tracked the seconds, minutes and hours of the day, but my teacher made it count for so much more.
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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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