Tag Archive: English

Mirror & the Lamp Turns 10: Dr. Banash Tells the Story

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Interviewed by: Peter Hostert Peter Hostert: Can you give a brief history of the Mirror and the Lamp publication? David Banash: Mirror & the Lamp started ten years ago. The Department had published a… Continue reading

I Am Not A Poet

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By: Blake Murdock I can practically hear a certain professor reading this title now. Don’t worry, I know that the fact I write poetry, by definition, makes me a poet. Something about it… Continue reading

The Movie That Changed My Life

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The Movie That Changed My Life: Sister Series to The Book That Changed My Life “Movies are thought-provoking” – Natoya Raymond The next person who would like to share their life-changing movie is… Continue reading

Favorite Books of the Season: Valentines Day Edition

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Sam Misner, the current Vice President of Sigma Tau Delta made a themed book post to celebrate Valentines Day. In spectacular fashion the members of the WIU English Department showed up with enthusiasm.… Continue reading

The Movie That Changed My Life

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The Movie That Changed My Life: Sister Series to The Book That Changed My Life “Movies are alive” – Natoya Raymond I believe that everyone has a movie they felt was life changing… Continue reading

English Majors are Zombies!?

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As October 31st draws nearer by the day, WIU students’ heads are filled with spooky thoughts of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. Werewolves, vampires, witches, and, of course,… Continue reading

Birds love Simpkins Hall

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“Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?” – David Attenborough Most students… Continue reading

The Difficulties of English Education

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By Meghan Haupers As a senior English Education major at Western Illinois University I have developed a unique perspective on the English language and language in general. My English courses range from practice of… Continue reading

Books that Helped Us Through Tough Times

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By Rachel Troyer This was a tough question for me because I used books in general to escape during my childhood and teenage years. However, the series that impacted my life and my… Continue reading

Simpkins Puddle

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By Rebecca Gonner Simpkins: home, refuge, and learning space of the English Major. Those who claim the title have a special familiarity with the random fireplaces, awkwardly short bathroom stalls, and moaning noises… Continue reading