Monthly Archives: October 2007

irony of the colon

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Michael

Last week I was explaining to my classes how to use a colon or semicolon, and the differences between the two. One rule I gave because I see colons misused a lot: never use a colon after a to be … Continue reading →

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the obligatory male handshake

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Michael

I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon with many of male students. Many of them like to shake my hand after the conference, which I’m okay with, but I’m a bit surprised by. I don’t remember ever shaking a teacher’s hand when … Continue reading →

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cirque du so-gay: drag competition on Saturday

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Michael

OSU’s Rainbow Continuum is hosting the sixth annual drag competition this Saturday, October 27, in the MU Quad in a giant tent built by the OSU Foundation. It’ll be a fantastic event with student performers competing for the titles of … Continue reading →

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rockies!!!

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Michael

Preface: I don’t follow sports. Haven’t really since I was in high school. History: Growing up in rural Iowa, we got decent reception from Des Moines’s network stations, but my parents ordered a Network package through our satellite dish, and … Continue reading →

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University of Oregon may go private

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Michael

interesting story in today’s OSU Barometer. The problems that develop when states don’t fund their public education enough.

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