Many African American Studies majors have voiced their opinions here, so I wanted to add my English-major-voice to this forum, although I did write a short introduction to Melody Oliphant’s ‘13 article on Wesleying. The two classes I had (one of which I am taking now) with Professor Mahurin were the better English classes I’ve […]
There is a definite buzz around campus these days about the passing of the College in Prison program here at Wesleyan.
We would like to write in response to last week’s Wespeak regarding Visiting Associate Professor of African American Studies Anna Bean’s case (“Bean’s case needs clarification,” April 15, Volume CXLIII, Number 40), as students who have taken her courses. When you read between the lines of this Wespeak, it seems that the authors did not care for Professor Bean’s teaching, or have not taken a class with her.
Rashida is just one bubble of energy. She wants to be a lawyer; no, an investment banker; no, a baker! And, boy, is she "impressive!" She’s a CSS major, she dances, plays water polo, is training for a triathlon, and has a five-year plan. Oh, and her cheesecake rivals Junior’s.