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I hold a PhD in ancient history, with minors in women's history and folklore from Indiana University since November 2007. I specialize in women and gender, folklore, popular culture in the ancient world and slavery. I also research and write about college

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Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance: 1 of 38
Balancing Life Requires a PlanYou cannot change how much time there is, only how you use it. Each week you have 168 hours, no more, no less. Prioritize the activities you can do then schedule them every week. Literally make and use a weekly chart with half hour divisions. We'd all love to think we can just go with the flow bu... More..
Education > High School Humanities Why history education needs improvement: 1 of 22
As a college history professor I fully agree that history education is important. However it is not important simply because events in the past have happened or because certain people held power or created works that influenced following generations. History education is important because the skills you need to do well in a c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alternative realities: 1 of 19
"On Traveling Alone in Greece" In the sunlight The philosophers guided me The battles raged The women shared their secrets I walked in awe Of the bustling ancients around me It was Freedom In the moonlight The soldiers watched me pass Slaves cried out Harlots roamed the streets I walked in fear Of the past and present around ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should ancient dates use the Christian BC/AD or Common Era BCE/CE acronymns?: 1 of 12
As a historian and a college professor who teaches ancient history as well as western civilization and world history courses, using BCE and CE is very helpful when talking about such a wide variety of courses. However, it does not eliminate the need to explain to students why the world dates things as it does. In fact, that e... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Sexually explicit content in today's music video clips: 1 of 11
When I see the phrase "sexually explicit content" I have to wonder what exactly people are watching and how exactly they are using this phrase. Is something is sexually explicit it show be showing actual sexual contact not merely hinting at it or using words to describe activities. Let's face it, if this was about language th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community My experiences in World Of Warcraft: 3 of 28
When my husband and I bought World of Warcraft back in 2004 within a month of it coming out, our original intention was to play it as a couple. However since I was in graduate school and teaching there were many times during the day when I felt like I needed a break so I'd play this. I like the game a lot but this has more to... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is professor bias a problem in our public colleges and universities?: 2 of 18
As a college professor of history I pride myself on dealing with evidence and teaching my students to think historically. If you focus on the process of history and not on the content it is easy to avoid bias but students may not see it that way.Students come to classes with their own biases. A student who complains about evo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 153 of 1320
The times and dreams of childhood,That glow inside a dreary wood.The wind, the rain that turn about,Never here and always without.Oceans and the sky above,Memories of eternal love.The way of lifeThe blood to be,Eternal strifeThoughts of thee.Life and Death and evermore,Peace and ways of eternal war.Cause still buried inside,C... More..
Education > Graduate Studies What to expect from academic life in US colleges: 1 of 8
Regardless of how your parents treat you now, you are an adult and being in college means acting and managing your life like an adult. Failure to make this step will result is lower grades and fewer strong recommendations both of which you will need on the job market. This essay will suggest the areas in which you need to lea... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to pass exams: 1 of 7
When should you study for an exam? The first day of class. That's right, you should start studying for your exam on the first day of class even if you don't have a lecture that day. This article is going to offer students a long-term, semester based method to study for and pass all of their exams regardless of which field or ... More..