The Collegian
Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Text Hall of Shame

(414): So I just took my car to get gas and guess what I found under the mats?! A lime. But even better, your credit card! (311): Crazy bob just looked in the direction of my feet, still can't be bothered to make eye contact. (614): I'm not a coug.


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Behind the syllabus: Linda Hobgood, Speech Center director

What do you do during the weekends? During the academic year, I spend the weekends grading papers, catching up with family, running with our dog, Henry, and reading en route to a football or basketball game (so long as my husband is driving). What's the craziest thing you did when you were in college? Either trying to attend classes the same day my wisdom teeth were extracted or contracting poison ivy the week of final exams sophomore year. What's one thing your students would never guess about you? I was the UVa.


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Ballet legend choreographs, teaches University Dancers

Jean-Paul Comelin has danced, choreographed and taught at institutions as prominent as the Paris Opera Ballet and the London Festival Ballet, and has spent the past few months sharing his extensive knowledge of ballet with the students of the University of Richmond. Comelin was born in France, but resides in the United States.


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Author and poet shares tips on improving as a writer

Children's poetry does not always have to rhyme with a sing-song rhythm and be about a child's life, author and poet Jane Yolen said in a speech Monday night at the University of Richmond. Poems were used as codes during World War II in the French underground resistance movement, she said. "In fact, I think poems are coded messages of fact and emotion," she said.


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Behind the syllabus: Dr. Dana Lascu

What do you do during the weekends? Nothing too exciting. I hang out with my sons, husband (Bram) and dog (Ludwig); take long walks; and work. What's the craziest thing you did when you were in college? I defected. What's one thing your students would never guess about you? There are lots of things in that category: I can shimmy and skim coat (look those up online) - not at the same time - and I adore heavy metal (Opeth anyone?). Contact staff writers Maria Ribas at mariaelisa.ribas@richmond.edu or Maggie Finucane at margaretfinucane@richmond.edu


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Text Hall of Shame

(347): last night some international dude told me I made out with him on thursday then asked me to "kiss and touch lips like thursday" at the kappa sig lodge.


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Behind the Syllabus: Joe Essid

What do you do on the weekends? Work on our country property, garden, work on my blog and personal writing and grade student work! What's the craziest thing you did when you were in college? That I can say in public?