Disgruntled Academics

In this episode, Erin discusses three types of students often found in first year composition courses that may struggle more than the average student. These students are often good writers, but still need special care in other to thrive in a classroom setting.

On a more serious note, we explore the book “Spectacular Suffering” by Vivian M. Patraka to answer the following question: how should we be writing about the Holocaust?

Today we will discuss Jen Silverman’s “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” and how the play portrays the various cycles of self-actualization that are common in friend groups consisting mostly non-straight women.