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APRIL 17, 2023

Words as weapons: Unpacking legacy, lethality of linguistic bias

Despite rising conversations about systemic racism and societal inequities, we have rarely reevaluated the biases we hold ⁠toward each other for the way we speak.

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APRIL 07, 2023

Breaking down my favorite ‘Pride and Prejudice’ quotes

After a recent rewatch of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” I realized a couple of things. First, the language used in this film, while typical of the period the book was written in, is exceptionally striking.
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APRIL 07, 2023

Breaking down my favorite ‘Pride and Prejudice’ quotes

After a recent rewatch of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” I realized a couple of things. First, the language used in this film, while typical of the period the book was written in, is exceptionally striking.
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AUGUST 10, 2022

Deconstructing division with diplomacy

We often slight the immense power of words, proceeding to toss them about carelessly while failing to comprehend their impact on the world we cherish and the people we love.
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AUGUST 10, 2022

Deconstructing division with diplomacy

We often slight the immense power of words, proceeding to toss them about carelessly while failing to comprehend their impact on the world we cherish and the people we love.
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APRIL 15, 2022

Metaphors and I love you

Prose / Poses a limit / When poetry’s metrics / Compose epics / Lyrics / Ballads / And rhyme / The most elegant elixirs / For the love of all time
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APRIL 15, 2022

Metaphors and I love you

Prose / Poses a limit / When poetry’s metrics / Compose epics / Lyrics / Ballads / And rhyme / The most elegant elixirs / For the love of all time
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APRIL 17, 2023

Words as weapons: Unpacking legacy, lethality of linguistic bias

Despite rising conversations about systemic racism and societal inequities, we have rarely reevaluated the biases we hold ⁠toward each other for the way we speak.
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APRIL 17, 2023

Words as weapons: Unpacking legacy, lethality of linguistic bias

Despite rising conversations about systemic racism and societal inequities, we have rarely reevaluated the biases we hold ⁠toward each other for the way we speak.
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APRIL 07, 2023

Breaking down my favorite ‘Pride and Prejudice’ quotes

After a recent rewatch of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” I realized a couple of things. First, the language used in this film, while typical of the period the book was written in, is exceptionally striking.
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APRIL 07, 2023

Breaking down my favorite ‘Pride and Prejudice’ quotes

After a recent rewatch of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” I realized a couple of things. First, the language used in this film, while typical of the period the book was written in, is exceptionally striking.
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AUGUST 10, 2022

Deconstructing division with diplomacy

We often slight the immense power of words, proceeding to toss them about carelessly while failing to comprehend their impact on the world we cherish and the people we love.
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AUGUST 10, 2022

Deconstructing division with diplomacy

We often slight the immense power of words, proceeding to toss them about carelessly while failing to comprehend their impact on the world we cherish and the people we love.
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APRIL 15, 2022

Metaphors and I love you

Prose / Poses a limit / When poetry’s metrics / Compose epics / Lyrics / Ballads / And rhyme / The most elegant elixirs / For the love of all time
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APRIL 15, 2022

Metaphors and I love you

Prose / Poses a limit / When poetry’s metrics / Compose epics / Lyrics / Ballads / And rhyme / The most elegant elixirs / For the love of all time
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APRIL 14, 2022

From herd immunity to 'maskne': How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our English lexicon

I’m here to look into and fully explain some common phrases and concepts we now use in everyday speech that were so infrequently used before 2020.
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APRIL 14, 2022

From herd immunity to 'maskne': How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our English lexicon

I’m here to look into and fully explain some common phrases and concepts we now use in everyday speech that were so infrequently used before 2020.
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MARCH 10, 2022

The etymology of fruit

If you’ve ever been curious about the origins of fruits’ names in the English language, then look no further — here’s a comprehensive list of some of the most popular fruits.
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MARCH 10, 2022

The etymology of fruit

If you’ve ever been curious about the origins of fruits’ names in the English language, then look no further — here’s a comprehensive list of some of the most popular fruits.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Lost and found in translation

I know from school and dictionaries that language has defined meanings, but I learned from my experience of speaking Spanish how words also have tastes, smells, sounds and sights.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Lost and found in translation

I know from school and dictionaries that language has defined meanings, but I learned from my experience of speaking Spanish how words also have tastes, smells, sounds and sights.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So, what are we? Ways to refer to the person you’re hooking up with

We at the night department have compiled a list of things you can call your casual sex partner for the next time they try and play with your emotions.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So, what are we? Ways to refer to the person you’re hooking up with

We at the night department have compiled a list of things you can call your casual sex partner for the next time they try and play with your emotions.
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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Bajan-isms: Translating Barbadian slang

One of the weirdest things about being an international student is dealing with two or more sets of slang. Here are some of my favorite Bajan words to add to your speech.
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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Bajan-isms: Translating Barbadian slang

One of the weirdest things about being an international student is dealing with two or more sets of slang. Here are some of my favorite Bajan words to add to your speech.
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OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fall vs. autumn: Which came first, which is best?

Leaves are changing color, midterms are in full swing and I’m feeling an urge to decorate my room with miniature gourds. Fall is here — or is it autumn? 
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OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fall vs. autumn: Which came first, which is best?

Leaves are changing color, midterms are in full swing and I’m feeling an urge to decorate my room with miniature gourds. Fall is here — or is it autumn? 
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