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Everyday English Majors: Ainsley Eskridge
Ainsley Eskridge is a Junior at Western Illinois University (WIU), majoring in English and minoring in creative writing. She is in her…
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Unpacking My Library: William Thompson
Dr. William Thompson is an Emeritus Professor of the English Department at Western Illinois University. As you might assume of someone with…
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Everyday English Majors: Nick Rush
Nick Rush is a senior English student who transferred to Western Illinois University (WIU) at the beginning of the 2023 fall semester.…
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6 Tips for Pleasure Reading from a Literature Major
Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. ―Lemony Snicket As a literature major, one of my favorite pastimes…
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From English M.A. Thesis to Peer-Reviewed Publication
I finished my graduate thesis in the summer of 2021 in a vacant apartment off Adams Street. My own apartment was having…
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Feminism and Young Adult Literature: A Mini-Lesson for Future Educators
On Thursday, February 22nd in ENG466 ‘Teaching Literature and Reading in Middle and High School’ students of Dr. Alisha White – professor…
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Elements: The Way to Publication
Calling all undergraduate creative writers! The English Department here at Western Illinois University is currently accepting submissions for publication in their literary…
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WIU Writing Festival 2024
Students listen for tone and voice in poetry during Professor Barbara Lawhorn’s “Dear Poet” workshop On Monday, February 5th, Western Illinois University…
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The Fall Of Analog Journalism and Social Media’s Influence Upon It
In a time before social media, news stations and articles were the focal point of information access among the general public. Now,…
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Judge Not
By: Chris Bell “I think you should burn it.” This was my first piece of literary criticism, delivered in the paperback section…
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