Against the objectification of books (or, some thoughts on The Discourse).
Reading Time: 1 Min. A few weeks back, The Washington Post ran a piece spotlighting “super readers,” a self-selecting class of book nerds who pride themselves on reading very, very fast. I clicked on this article even as my hackles rose, and some pre-programmed scorn settled in the back of my throat. Why, I asked […]
‘The program of no’: Creative writing program faces lecturer shortages
Reading Time: 1 Min. Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460 in Main Quad, is home to the Program in Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies. (Photo: REBECCA PIZZITOLA/The Stanford Daily) Two creative writing lecturers requested anonymity due to fears of professional retaliation. Pseudonyms and gender neutral pronouns were used to protect sources’ identities and improve readability. Rose […]