An Absurd Pastime
By: Jared R. Worley When I enrolled at Western as an undergraduate in the fall of 2012, I never thought I’d be where I am today. Truth be told, I didn’t even know… Continue reading
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The English Major in Macomb
Unlike Western Illinois University, most universities are based in large, English major friendly towns. Take Springfield, for example, home of University of Illinois-Springfield. Among the outlet malls, White Oaks Mall, department stores,… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
Klaira Strickland is a first year graduate student in the English department. Klaira was nominated by Max Keil to be featured in this reoccurring article. Let’s dive into “The Book That Changed My… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
In his own words, Max Keil is a “writer, runner, and lifelong lover of music and motion-pictures. I like hearing good stories, playing games with my friends, and making short movies or comics.… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
Barbara Harroun is an Assistant Professor at Western Illinois University. Her most recent work is forthcoming or appearing in Rappahannock Review, TypeWrite, Fiction Southeast, Iron Horse Literary Review, and The Long Leaf Pine.… Continue reading
A Glossy New Surface: Looking Back on What’s Changed in High School English Class
In the fall of 2005 I was a young high school sophomore and an active athlete competing in football, wrestling, and track and field. I was never the avid reader I am today,… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
Some of you have taken classes with him, know him through the University Writing Center, or see him from time to time in the hallowed halls of Simpkins. I am sure by the… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
Dr. Di Carmine was born and raised in Pescara, Italy where she received her Bachelor’s degree. After moving to the United States, she received her Master’s degree from West Virginia University and her Ph.D… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
Combing through Haley Helgesen’s Facebook page, there aren’t too many things that stick out that make one go “woah.” I retract that statement, there is one. Under her “About Me” section, I was… Continue reading
The Book That Changed My Life
You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of knowledge. That’s the signpost up ahead – your… Continue reading