Anderson House has become an icon of the English Department since it was first purchased by Clark University over fifty years ago.
Read more →Like most (if not all) of Clark’s 2020 graduates, I spent a large part of Sunday May 24th, the date of our virtual commencement, in front my computer. I had my laptop in front of me, but from my parents’ converted-garage, where I have been living since the start of this lockdown, there was…
The pandemic has changed the way we see and interact with people and the world around us. One significant effect is that it has left many of us with a great deal more time in the day (or so it seems…somehow it definitely doesn’t feel that way). The lack of commute, group activities, and outings…
Young people who are “hooked” on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading science fiction and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a professor with research interests…
I recently learned I won an award. I received my first ever regional Edward R. Murrow award for best news series. Now, I’m up for a national award, which is cool. When my mom called to congratulate me, she sounded happy. I have a hard time feeling the same way. It’s a positive life event…
As a senior, it’s easy to feel like I’m losing a lot over the next few months. Graduation is online, Senior Week is canceled, my final Spring Fling took place virtually. I have just submitted a complete draft of my honors thesis to both of my readers so that I can defend it on Zoom…
In the rain, the mailman looks like a painting. He is dressed in blue, leaning against a red wall beneath a cherry blossom, the bottom half of his face hidden behind an N95 respirator mask. His eyes are deep and serious, one hand in the pocket of his blue shorts, the other hanging tired, his…
