That’s kinda a pretentious title. I apologize. Let me explain. I’m not the kind of person who entertains a lot of free time. Free time makes me really anxious. I like to do lots of things, and at school, I fill up my schedule. Even if it’s not all “work,” I keep myself busy. Then, this big … More An Awkward Girl’s Guide to Free Time (or general) Productivity
Originally Published in The Catholic Accent Vol. 52 No. 26 p. 18 GREENSBURG — “Sometimes life is unfair, and sometimes bad things happen. That’s hard to understand whether you are 18 or 80,” said Haley Scott DeMaria, who spoke at Seton Hill University’s commencement ceremony May 11. Scott DeMaria, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, … More Speaker inspires Seton Hill graduates
If you haven’t seen The Great Gatsby yet, then stop what you are doing right now and go see it. I know it’s getting questionable reviews, but if you’re a fan of the book, you will enjoy the movie (as these English profs can attest). With this new movie, The Great Gatsby has been the center of attention for … More GATSBY and what makes literature great
Sometimes I feel unbearably awkward. I don’t hate people… I’m not even always bad with people. I do, however, have some pretty intense anxiety about new people and situations. I haven’t been able able to nail down a summer internship, to my personal embarrassment. Internships in the communications/writing fields are hard to come by and I’ve … More An Awkward Girl’s Guide to Interviewing
I’ve been feeling a little hopeless about my future career prospects lately. It’s a difficult life for us Englishy folks and sometimes it seems like success is impossible. Yesterday, however, I got my copy of Zarconian Island by Aja Hannah. Aja went to school with me… In fact, I sat next to her in my … More I’m friends with a published novelist: Q&A with Aja Hannah
I should be doing some of my huge pile of homework, but instead I feel the need to , yet again, defend “the media” I recently covered a very interesting comedy act/conversation about race relations in the U.S. It was entertaining, but simultaneously illuminating and informative. Nonetheless, the end of the conversation was frustrating because we … More The “evil media” is a reflection of the evil public
I just can’t get over all the HILARIOUSLY nerdy valentines I’ve been seeing this year. Reader beware… I have a lot of different sides to my nerdom. Still I just had to share my top five favorites that I’ve seen so far. Share these with your Valentine whether that person is a family member, friend or significant other. … More Nerdy Valentines You Need to Read
Originally published in the Setonian on January 29, 2013 Since before Seton Hill University (SHU) had male students, the Griffin or iPads, the university was lead by President JoAnne Boyle. Boyle, SHU’s longest serving president, announced that she plans to retire by June 30, 2013. Students received letters and a campus wide email on January 17, 2013 … More SHU President of 25 years announces retirement
I have been rather pleased by the amount of Jane Austen in my life today. I can’t think of a better pick-me-up/ pre-returning-to-school binge than Jane Austen. After all, she was my very first classic literature and I’ve been in love ever since. Pride and Prejudice was the first movie I ever watched with my fiance when … More A whole lotta Jane Austen in my life
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook When John Stuart takes on an issue, you can be sure it will be entertaining, ridiculous and scarily true. When the report moved to the set of The Newsroom, I identified. That show helped renew … More The Daily Show predicts the end of investigative journalism
Katelyn Garmong 