Chowder with Changemakers: Chowder Fest 2020 (left to right: Lee Gaines, Kulani Abendroth-Dias, Cara Gross, Bryan Tamburro) By Milena Germon (’21) Although we could not gather in person for this year’s annual Chowder Fest, in many ways, I found myself doing the same thing I would normally be doing at Anderson House: wearing a big…
In the second installment of the Clark Poets and Writers Reading series, Latinx poet Benjamin Garcia gave a reading and led a workshop, sponsored by the Higgins School of Humanities and the English Department.Blog post written by Prof. Mandy Gutmann-Gonzalez; edited by Sophie Stern. In the second installment of the Clark Poets and Writers Reading…
Blog post written by Morgan; posted by Sophie Stern. Though the Department couldn’t gather in Anderson House for traditional festivities, last month’s first virtual English Department Open House was still a big success. About 35 people gathered on a Zoom call to meet the new faculty members, reminisce on their times in college, and hear…
Curious about the number of Clark employees who use skills related to the English major, we reached out via email to Clark employees to see who had majored in English as an undergrad. We were pleased at the variety of responses we received. Interestingly, the English major was useful in a variety of contexts. Why…
by Rachel Lloyd 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…
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…
Dean Esther Jones explains the ways science fiction can benefit young readers, especially during Covid-19 times. 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…
Clark Alum Lee V. Gaines writes on the conflicting emotions that arose after receiving an award during Covid-19, and rallying pride as best she can.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.…
Azariah Kurlantzick reflects on presenting their honors thesis at the 51st Annual NeMLA Convention, the final event they attended before Clark shut down.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…
Olivia Simonds reflects on her time in Brooklyn this Spring during the Covid-19 pandemic. 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,…
