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Comment on College Textbooks Cost Too Much by Maia Livengood

Maia Livengood — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:40:27 +0000

Dan, I’m in complete agreement. I haven’t bought a textbook since the fall of my freshman year–and those books were all used through Facebook marketplace (a good resource if you are forced to buy specific Drexel editions).

For some classes (English courses in particular) it makes sense to have the text with you in class–often they’re novels you’ll enjoy rereading again. But a 350 page BLaw textbook? After 11 weeks I’ll never look at it again. Professors who single out students that use the on-reserve library copies are merely punishing resourceful students.

On the other hand, I understand their frustration with students who are simply unprepared. But I think overall, respect in the classroom should go both ways–we’re all adults, right? If I respect a professor enough to be on-time and prepared for every class, they should respect me enough to assume that I am. Never assume the worst in your students!

Furthermore, some of the best professors I’ve had at Drexel (not to name names, but Catudal and Stehr come to mind..) have supplied the text/information that is required for their classes. They make sure the emphasis is on learning, and that every student has the opportunity to excel in their course, even if it’s a matter of limited financial resources.

Wew.

Comment on College Textbooks Cost Too Much by Giby George

Giby George — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:16:36 +0000

Dan…

I agree completely…the cost of textbooks is absolutely insane and, at often times, amusing. And, it’s even more irritating when I try to sell my textbooks back at the end of the term and the money that I receive is NOT EVEN CLOSE to what I paid originally. Oh, and, of course, the best is when professors become irritated when I haven’t bought the “required” text for their class. The handy library, of course, carries few course materials, which is of the utmost benefit.

Gotta love college, Airforce Dan…

Comment on Haiku, Haibun, Sonnet by Jeffrey Winke

Jeffrey Winke — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:53:27 +0000

Hi Laura –

I’d love to support your interest in exploring other types of poetry. Hooray to you! If interested, I’ll gladly send you a copy of my recently published book of haibun. To read a review to help you decide if you’d want it:

http://poetrydispatch.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/jeffrey-winke-ill-tell-you-so/

If interested, email me your address (jeff_winke@yahoo.com) and I’ll send you a copy.

Jeffrey Winke

Comment on The Crazies. by Olivia DiPasquale

Olivia DiPasquale — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:40:01 +0000

Yep, I thoroughly enjoy it

Comment on The Crazies. by Giby George

Giby George — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:16:26 +0000

Oh. My. God. Olivia, I can completely relate…for the sake of brevity, SEPTA regional rails = full of crazies…never fail to amuse…especially the “business men” that wear suits and appear all formal and serious with their Blackberry phones but then pull out Harry Potter or some sort of Asimov book, not to be specific or anything

Comment on Battling the Block by Dan Savage

Dan Savage — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:28:52 +0000

Great topic Maia and thanks for the links you included! I can completely relate this blog, as I am sure you already know. I almost feel as though it was written specifically for me. I feel that the Block for me is more of a personal fear that my writing is not up to par or lacks a creative edge. Hopefully, I will just get past my self-made wall and let the floodgates open!

Comment on CocoRosie vs. Led Zeppelin vs. Miley Cyrus by Olivia DiPasquale

Olivia DiPasquale — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:20:42 +0000

Aww Maia! But you are so right. (p.s. maybe that’s why I have a soft spot for that movie! All this time I thought it was Hugh Grant )

Comment on CocoRosie vs. Led Zeppelin vs. Miley Cyrus by Maia Livengood

Maia Livengood — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:54:51 +0000

Olivia, your post reminds me so much of “Music and Lyrics.”

And I quote: “A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Sex. But then, as you get to know the person, that’s the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It’s the combination of the two that makes it magical.”

Yet another case where the cheesy chick flick gets it right. Sigh.

Comment on Harry Potter Battles Willy the Wizard by Giby George

Giby George — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:20:56 +0000

Dan, just to clarify…I absolutely REFUSE to read the Twilight series…just used it as an example.

So, please, by all means, let the show begin.

Comment on CocoRosie vs. Led Zeppelin vs. Miley Cyrus by Dan Savage

Dan Savage — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:16:46 +0000

I tend to give each artist and their music an overall opinion first, taking the instruments, voices, and lyrics at the same time. I completely agree that a lot of today’s music is pure garbage. But as the old adage says “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” But I will never treasure anything by Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga. They rely on catchy hooks, although lyrics like “I wanna take a ride on your disco stick” are unbelievably awful in more way than one.