school archives
Jul
23
2007
the challenge of democracy
I think I just found my 12th grade AP Government textbook. Today. In my office. Downstairs, there’s a room that until recently was a small library. (That room was recently converted into additional office space for Express.) Many of the…
I think I just found my 12th grade AP Government textbook. Today. In my office. Downstairs, there’s a room that until recently was a small library. (That room was recently converted into additional office space for Express.) Many of the…
Aug
25
2006
back to school
Rob’s headed back to school next week, starting classes in Georgetown’s Communication, Culture and Technology program. I finished the program two years ago, but I find myself feeling a bit jealous as he picks his classes for the fall semester….
Rob’s headed back to school next week, starting classes in Georgetown’s Communication, Culture and Technology program. I finished the program two years ago, but I find myself feeling a bit jealous as he picks his classes for the fall semester….
Jun
21
2006
the tribe has spoken
My friend Chris just published his first book! Tribal Warfare: ‘Survivor’ and the Political Unconscious of Reality Television is an examination of the popular reality television series through the lens of class politics. Tribal Warfare thoroughly investigates a central element…
My friend Chris just published his first book! Tribal Warfare: ‘Survivor’ and the Political Unconscious of Reality Television is an examination of the popular reality television series through the lens of class politics. Tribal Warfare thoroughly investigates a central element…
Jun
18
2006
with interest
Reading about rising student loan interest rates in today’s Washington Post made me so glad that I consolidated my grad school loans and locked in a super-low rate after I graduated in 2004. I’ll be paying it off until the…
Reading about rising student loan interest rates in today’s Washington Post made me so glad that I consolidated my grad school loans and locked in a super-low rate after I graduated in 2004. I’ll be paying it off until the…
May
17
2006
faculty
It seems that there have been a number of changes lately at my alma mater, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The Arizona Republic today reported that former CNN anchor Aaron Brown has…
It seems that there have been a number of changes lately at my alma mater, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The Arizona Republic today reported that former CNN anchor Aaron Brown has…
Mar
22
2006
digital stories
In my final semester of grad school, I chose not to do a master’s thesis and instead took two additional courses (and all the research papers that come with them). One of those classes was American Popular Culture, where the…
In my final semester of grad school, I chose not to do a master’s thesis and instead took two additional courses (and all the research papers that come with them). One of those classes was American Popular Culture, where the…
Dec
22
2005
miraculous recovery
If this had happened to me, I think I would have completely. freaked. out: An hour or so later at her home in Bethesda, she realized her purse was gone. Her bank cards, driver’s license, Social Security card, $1,000 worth…
If this had happened to me, I think I would have completely. freaked. out: An hour or so later at her home in Bethesda, she realized her purse was gone. Her bank cards, driver’s license, Social Security card, $1,000 worth…
Nov
15
2005
top of the class
The Arizona Republic reports today that Arizona State University (my alma mater) tops the nation in enrollment on its main campus in Tempe. Arizona State University is the new No. 1 in main-campus enrollment among U.S. universities, just edging the…
The Arizona Republic reports today that Arizona State University (my alma mater) tops the nation in enrollment on its main campus in Tempe. Arizona State University is the new No. 1 in main-campus enrollment among U.S. universities, just edging the…
Mar
30
2005
played-ya-ism
Note to self: Don’t solicit random strangers via IM to write my academic papers for me, as this dim soul in Illinois did. It’s academically dishonest, and you never know just how badly it’ll backfire. Dumbass. (Random observation: After this…
Note to self: Don’t solicit random strangers via IM to write my academic papers for me, as this dim soul in Illinois did. It’s academically dishonest, and you never know just how badly it’ll backfire. Dumbass. (Random observation: After this…
Sep
28
2004
follow the money
Ever wondered where all the money you paid for textbooks went? The National Association of College Stores has a nifty graphic (PDF file) breaking down how, on average, the textbook pie is split up. I was surprised to see how…
Ever wondered where all the money you paid for textbooks went? The National Association of College Stores has a nifty graphic (PDF file) breaking down how, on average, the textbook pie is split up. I was surprised to see how…
Aug
15
2004
at an advantage
Knowing that they provide important experience, networking possibilities and resume fodder, I’ve toyed with the idea of pursuing various internships — from working for newspapers to working on the Hill — since undergrad. But I mostly ruled out such opportunities…
Knowing that they provide important experience, networking possibilities and resume fodder, I’ve toyed with the idea of pursuing various internships — from working for newspapers to working on the Hill — since undergrad. But I mostly ruled out such opportunities…
May
13
2004
free at last
Tuesday at noon marked the end of the final day of my final class as a CCT master’s degree student at Georgetown. (Assuming, of course, that my professors don’t savage my final papers and fail me. Hopefully that’s not a…
Tuesday at noon marked the end of the final day of my final class as a CCT master’s degree student at Georgetown. (Assuming, of course, that my professors don’t savage my final papers and fail me. Hopefully that’s not a…
Apr
25
2004
writing day
I have a paper due tomorrow for my Electoral Campaign Communications class, so, of course, I’m continuing my frantic procrastination. I’ve had sort of a fuzzy idea all semester of what I want to write about, and I’ve finally begun…
I have a paper due tomorrow for my Electoral Campaign Communications class, so, of course, I’m continuing my frantic procrastination. I’ve had sort of a fuzzy idea all semester of what I want to write about, and I’ve finally begun…
Apr
12
2004
the plot thickens. or something.
I remember that when I was in high school, getting into The Right College was a kind of science — almost a game — with applicants required to have the Perfect Resume, its precise formulation known only by the all-powerful…
I remember that when I was in high school, getting into The Right College was a kind of science — almost a game — with applicants required to have the Perfect Resume, its precise formulation known only by the all-powerful…
Mar
18
2004
the countdown begins
The Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has finally posted more detailed information about spring graduation proceedings. As I was reading about the line-up for the commencement procession and the proper place to get gowns and announcements, it…
The Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has finally posted more detailed information about spring graduation proceedings. As I was reading about the line-up for the commencement procession and the proper place to get gowns and announcements, it…
Mar
5
2004
calling all survivor fans
One of my classmates is doing his thesis on Survivor and reality television, and, as part of his research, is conducting a survey of Survivor viewers about their responses to the show. I’m doing my thesis on the reality TV…
One of my classmates is doing his thesis on Survivor and reality television, and, as part of his research, is conducting a survey of Survivor viewers about their responses to the show. I’m doing my thesis on the reality TV…
Jan
19
2004
ice dancing
I’m slowly learning the art of walking on ice-covered pathways. Shuffle-step, watch that slick, take little baby steps or you’ll slip and break your neck. I drove over to Georgetown this morning to buy some textbooks for class. All of…
I’m slowly learning the art of walking on ice-covered pathways. Shuffle-step, watch that slick, take little baby steps or you’ll slip and break your neck. I drove over to Georgetown this morning to buy some textbooks for class. All of…
Jan
12
2004
back in the saddle again
Tomorrow marks the beginning of my final semester in Georgetown’s CCT program. It’s kind of startling to realize that this is the last semester — The past year and a half have just zoomed by, and I feel like I…
Tomorrow marks the beginning of my final semester in Georgetown’s CCT program. It’s kind of startling to realize that this is the last semester — The past year and a half have just zoomed by, and I feel like I…
Dec
19
2003
study grounds
I’m making a last stand on my paper here at Common Grounds in Clarendon. Strangely enough, it’s a lot easier for me to mentally focus on what I need to work on here than at home. I’m sitting in the…
I’m making a last stand on my paper here at Common Grounds in Clarendon. Strangely enough, it’s a lot easier for me to mentally focus on what I need to work on here than at home. I’m sitting in the…
stumbling toward the finish line
I have one paper left to write for this semester, this one for my Theories of Culture and Interdisciplinarity class. The paper is due today, to be submitted via e-mail. No specific time was given … so I guess I…
I have one paper left to write for this semester, this one for my Theories of Culture and Interdisciplinarity class. The paper is due today, to be submitted via e-mail. No specific time was given … so I guess I…
Dec
9
2003
macword bug
I think Word for Mac hates me. Since I started at Georgetown, I’ve been writing my papers for class mainly on my office Mac (not necessarily at the office; ah, the joys of laptops). However, I’ve had a number of…
I think Word for Mac hates me. Since I started at Georgetown, I’ve been writing my papers for class mainly on my office Mac (not necessarily at the office; ah, the joys of laptops). However, I’ve had a number of…
Dec
7
2003
mark-up
I’m working on a paper for my Presidential Politics & Communication class. As usual, I put the thing off until the last minute. (It’s 15 pages long, and due tomorrow. Yipes!) My usual strategy of writing a paper is to…
I’m working on a paper for my Presidential Politics & Communication class. As usual, I put the thing off until the last minute. (It’s 15 pages long, and due tomorrow. Yipes!) My usual strategy of writing a paper is to…
Dec
2
2003
cultural capital
Helping a friend proof his paper for an undergrad class about the life and death of an online community, I spent two hours tonight rambling about Marx and capital and layers of representation over tea and pancakes at the IHOP….
Helping a friend proof his paper for an undergrad class about the life and death of an online community, I spent two hours tonight rambling about Marx and capital and layers of representation over tea and pancakes at the IHOP….
Nov
3
2003
market value
A “heartening” thing to read as I’m writing my midterm essay tonight: CNBC’s Liz Pulliam Weston breaks down the respective values of different types of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees. (MSNBC: “Is a degree worth a million bucks?” -…
A “heartening” thing to read as I’m writing my midterm essay tonight: CNBC’s Liz Pulliam Weston breaks down the respective values of different types of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees. (MSNBC: “Is a degree worth a million bucks?” -…
up all night
Still working on my midterm for tomorrow. Rather, I’m just starting … and have been in the “just starting” phase for the past several hours. I’ve had writer’s block something fierce. And my IKEA purchases from this morning (purchases in…
Still working on my midterm for tomorrow. Rather, I’m just starting … and have been in the “just starting” phase for the past several hours. I’ve had writer’s block something fierce. And my IKEA purchases from this morning (purchases in…
Aug
12
2003
class dilemma
I’m reconsidering my class schedule for the coming semester. Right now, my Fall 2003 schedule consists of these three classes: LING-382: Language Style, Standardization and the Media - “An examination of efforts of media institutions to influence language style and…
I’m reconsidering my class schedule for the coming semester. Right now, my Fall 2003 schedule consists of these three classes: LING-382: Language Style, Standardization and the Media - “An examination of efforts of media institutions to influence language style and…
Jun
12
2003
teacher spotlight
Washingtonpost.com’s Jobs section has a job profile featuring Georgetown University Associate Professor Matthew Tinkcom, who teaches in both the English and Communication, Culture and Technology departments at the university. It’s basically a “what does a person in x job do?”…
Washingtonpost.com’s Jobs section has a job profile featuring Georgetown University Associate Professor Matthew Tinkcom, who teaches in both the English and Communication, Culture and Technology departments at the university. It’s basically a “what does a person in x job do?”…
Apr
11
2003
method of payment
30 minutes and $16 in cab fare wasted … I made the trek to the Georgetown Student Accounts office in the middle of my workday, only to be told that they accept only checks and cash for payment. Who the…
30 minutes and $16 in cab fare wasted … I made the trek to the Georgetown Student Accounts office in the middle of my workday, only to be told that they accept only checks and cash for payment. Who the…
and where's my tuition money going?
Warning: Rant ahead. I’m spending a lot of money to go to Georgetown for grad school. It’s about $1,000 per credit hour times 9 credit hours per semester. Plus fees. Federal loans have covered most of the tuition so far,…
Warning: Rant ahead. I’m spending a lot of money to go to Georgetown for grad school. It’s about $1,000 per credit hour times 9 credit hours per semester. Plus fees. Federal loans have covered most of the tuition so far,…
Mar
13
2003
why do you blog?
One of my classmates at Georgetown is doing her thesis on blogging — who blogs? why do they do it? She has an online questionnaire, and is calling all interested bloggers to fill it out and offer their own perspectives…
One of my classmates at Georgetown is doing her thesis on blogging — who blogs? why do they do it? She has an online questionnaire, and is calling all interested bloggers to fill it out and offer their own perspectives…
Jan
22
2003
'hardball' at georgetown
Chris Matthews’s MSNBC show ‘Hardball’ is broadcasting tonight from Georgetown University. The theme of tonight’s program is “The Road to War,” and guest panelists include Peter Arnett (formerly of CNN), Bill Arkin (military analyst), and Gens. Barry McCaffrey and Wayne…
Chris Matthews’s MSNBC show ‘Hardball’ is broadcasting tonight from Georgetown University. The theme of tonight’s program is “The Road to War,” and guest panelists include Peter Arnett (formerly of CNN), Bill Arkin (military analyst), and Gens. Barry McCaffrey and Wayne…
Jan
14
2003
psychoanalyzing buffy: resurrection and rebirth
Part 4 of a series. Four months after Buffy’s death, her friends resurrect her. Buffy’s corpse comes back to life, inside her coffin, and the newly-awakened Buffy begins to panic as she realizes that she’s buried alive.
Part 4 of a series. Four months after Buffy’s death, her friends resurrect her. Buffy’s corpse comes back to life, inside her coffin, and the newly-awakened Buffy begins to panic as she realizes that she’s buried alive.
back to school
My spring semester classes start up today at Georgetown. My classes this semester: • CCTP-510: The Post-9/11 World - CCTP-510 is a required class for my program. This semester, the theme is the world after September 11, with respect to…
My spring semester classes start up today at Georgetown. My classes this semester: • CCTP-510: The Post-9/11 World - CCTP-510 is a required class for my program. This semester, the theme is the world after September 11, with respect to…
Jan
13
2003
psychoanalyzing buffy: suicide and sacrifice
Part 3 of a series. Season Five is a difficult emotional battleground for Buffy, one that ultimately leads to her self-sacrificing suicidal leap in the final episode.
Part 3 of a series. Season Five is a difficult emotional battleground for Buffy, one that ultimately leads to her self-sacrificing suicidal leap in the final episode.
Jan
12
2003
psychoanalyzing buffy: transference
Part 2 of a series. A recurring theme in Buffy: The Vampire Slayer is the bad or missing father, and the search for suitable replacement father-figures. For Buffy, Xander and Willow, Giles becomes a substitute father-figure.
Part 2 of a series. A recurring theme in Buffy: The Vampire Slayer is the bad or missing father, and the search for suitable replacement father-figures. For Buffy, Xander and Willow, Giles becomes a substitute father-figure.
Jan
11
2003
psychoanalyzing buffy, redux
Part 1 of a series. Sigmund Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis can be applied liberally to the myriad themes and metaphors in Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, from the more obvious phallic symbolism of the stake to the psychic traumas of Buffy’s recent suicide/self-sacrifice and resurrection.
Part 1 of a series. Sigmund Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis can be applied liberally to the myriad themes and metaphors in Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, from the more obvious phallic symbolism of the stake to the psychic traumas of Buffy’s recent suicide/self-sacrifice and resurrection.
Nov
22
2002
a freudian take on 'buffy'
One of the conceits of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer is that it takes the ostensibly ditzy blond typically victimized in horror movies and makes her the empowered hero. The show’s lore has California girl Buffy Summers chosen to be the Slayer, killing vampires with a pointy wooden stake. Buffy’s stake is loaded with possible Freudian interpretations.
One of the conceits of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer is that it takes the ostensibly ditzy blond typically victimized in horror movies and makes her the empowered hero. The show’s lore has California girl Buffy Summers chosen to be the Slayer, killing vampires with a pointy wooden stake. Buffy’s stake is loaded with possible Freudian interpretations.
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