Archive - Weird at My School

It’s been two months since I published a new installment, and it will be at least a few more months before I publish another.

Jan 28 •

November 2024

Forgotten creeds from the summer of 2020

The first time I heard somebody recite a land acknowledgment was at a symposium in Edmonton.

Nov 20, 2024 •

October 2024

Why my department never issued a statement against racism

“Every structure of wealth, power, or education is based on a presumption of whiteness,” said the music department.

Oct 1, 2024 •

September 2024

What did we learn from Williams College?

In 2019, we were all reading news reports about conflicts in the English department at Williams. In the lessons we drew from the reports, we revealed…

Sep 10, 2024 •

August 2024

Victims of Williams College

Cast your mind back to 2019.

Aug 5, 2024 •

July 2024

Smooth communicator

Jul 16, 2024 •

June 2024

May 2024

I always tried to be patient with Professor Toni.

May 28, 2024 •

What the critics are saying

There’s a look I get sometimes.

May 7, 2024 •

April 2024

Why wasn't I fired?

Professor Herman and I were friends.

Apr 16, 2024 •

March 2024

I will never cry / in front of the school

“You’re the only sane person in the English department.”

Mar 26, 2024 •

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