Once upon a time, a professor gave me this bit of search-and-edit advice, and I realized it’s a thinking placeholder we use to keep the draft going that can be replaced by the actual subject of the sentence. Now, I pass this tidbit of editing advice to my students.

Benjamin Dreyer@bcdreyer.social · 2w ago

It’s the rare sentence beginning "There is” or “There are” that wouldn’t do well to begin some other way.

Jasmine Clark will become the first Black woman with a science Ph.D. to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. https://scim.ag/4dDZe6P

Microbiologist wins Georgia primary for U.S. House seat

Jasmine Clark is set to become the first Black congresswoman with a science Ph.D.

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The Flag, 1918 by Georgia O Keeffe #WomensArt

My poem “Not the Story of a Wreck” is in the new issue of Jet Fuel Review. I put what I learned about quicksand from old tv shows into a poem! #ReadThis #poetry www.jetfuelreview.com/anna-leahy-s...

Anna Leahy Spring 2026

—after Adrienne Rich’s “Diving into the Wreck” I confess I haven’t been shipwrecked so much as anchored in quicksand. You’re...

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COVER REVEAALLLL: The cover for my second poetry collection, RESTING BITCH FACE, is HERE!!! Soft Skull and Nicole Caputo did their BIG ONE with this one 😭 And, word on the street, you can preorder it RIGHT NOW. softskull.com/books/restin...

ChapmanU Professor Jean Chen Ho (English) published an article on her novel-writing group, "It helped to feel like you're not alone.' The five friends who wrote their books together at Little Dom's" in the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/lifestyle/ima...

'It helped to feel like you’re not alone.' The five friends who wrote their books together at Little Dom's

For years, Jade Chang, Angela Flournoy, Aja Gabel, Jean Chen Ho and Xuan Juliana Wang met for regular work sessions at the cozy Italian American restaurant on Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz.

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My poem “Ditto Machine” is in South 85, and it’s keeping great company. Read something this week—and then read some more!

South 85 Journal@south85journal.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thrilled to announce the new issue is LIVE! surprise us | unthemed features a lovely mix of established & emerging writers and is filled with, well, surprises! Proud of the team of Converse low-res MFA students & grads I worked w/ to pull this all together. www.south85journal.com/table-of-con...

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Artwork by Grace Yencer, a contemporary artist living and working in the US #womensart

How’s your post-AWP back-to-work going?

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ChapmanU Professor Lia Halloran (Art) gave a lecture titled "A Bigger Infinity" at the Mount Wilson Observatory as part of their 2025 season of lectures, exploring her two-decade studio practice at the intersection of art and astronomy. www.mtwilson.edu/events/talk0...

Talks & Telescopes: Lia Halloran - Mount Wilson Observatory

September 13, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 11:45 pm - A Bigger Infinity Lia Halloran, Professor of Art, Department of Art Chair, Chapman University Join artist Lia Halloran for a lecture exploring her two-decade studio practice at the intersection of art and astronomy. Halloran will share how her research into astrophysics, historical observatories like Mt. Wilson, and archival materials from institutions such as Harvard Observatory, Caltech and the Huntington Library has informed her painting, photography, and experimental darkroom works. Through projects that center perception, time, and scale, Halloran reimagines scientific histories to amplify the often-overlooked contributions of women, queer communities, and other marginalized voices in science. Her talk will include her recent collaboration with Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne on the book ‘The Warped Side of Our Universe’ and highlight works from major exhibitions and residencies, including the recent Getty PST: Art and Science Collide initiative.

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Fiona Shen (Escalette Permanent Art Collection) was interviewed on the PBS documentary "Art and Science Collide," discussing the ideas behind the exhibition part of the Getty PST Art and Science Initiative. www.pbs.org/show/art-science-...

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Meet a few of the featured artists from the Getty’s 2024 Southern California art event PST ART.

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ChapmanU Professor Dr. Charissa Threat (History) presented a talk titled "Black Nurses, Military Service, and the Double-V Campaign during World War II" as part of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation's special exhibit on women and World War II.

ChapmanU Professor Pete Simi (Sociology) appeared in German documentary, "World White Hate," discussing the threat of radicalization in the military and connection to political violence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4H4...

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“Making things specific is kind of all that matters.” Watch the full episode on our YouTube channelz #WGAWPod #RyanCoogler #Sinners

I wrote in @statnews.com about the emotional toll anti-vaccine rhetoric is taking on clinicians — and how it’s straining our relationships with patients. This isn’t abstract; it’s happening every day in exam rooms across the country. 🔗 www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/a... #Vaccines #PublicHealth

Rise of anti-science rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between doctors and patients

“The rise of anti-science and anti-vaccine rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between clinicians and patients.”

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ChapmanU Professor Charissa Threat (History) gave a presentation, "Race, Gender, and War" at the Society for Military History Conference.

ChapmanU Professor Nancy Rios-Contreras (Sociology) gave a presentation, "Migration to Tijuana During the Covid-19 Pandemic," at The Migration Conference.

5:00 a.m. – Dwell in possibility while donning a flawless white gown. Consider briefly wearing a beige one, then laugh inwardly. This mortal coil is no place for earth tones.

Influencer Emily Dickinson’s Morning Routine

3:45 a.m. – Wake naturally to the soft sigh of a ghost. Or maybe it’s the hum of the Amherst wind through the shutters. Either way, it’s a Sign. Do...

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Yes, indeed. "Education at every level is also a crucial arena for cultural support. Cutting and closing programs in K–12 schools and higher education robs young people of the chance to exult in the right to culture."

Anna Kornbluh@annakornbluh.bsky.social · 9mo ago

fight for the right to culture hyperallergic.com/1049388/how-...

Nine years ago, I was a fellow at the American Library in Paris thanks to the de Groots. It was an amazing experience. Congrats to @eveewing.bsky.social this year!

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Congratulations to 2025-26 Scholar of Note Dr. Eve L. Ewing! @eveewing.bsky.social Ewing is writing about the joy and craft of bread and what it reveals about society, culture, history, and communities. We're delighted to sponsor the Visiting Fellowship. degrootfoundation.org/visiting-fel...

The de Groot Foundation Literacy is Our Legacy Aspiring Writers Award with the FAWCO Foundation is OPEN! The deadline to apply is January 27, 2026. Learn more at: degrootfoundation.org/literacy-is-... ✍️

The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes,” professor Nick Cull says.

Watch how government ‘propaganda’ techniques portray Chicago as a city at war with the feds

The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes," Professor Nick Cull says.

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Might this be the dream home you are ready to imagine? Showings started this week! #homeforsale #dreamhome design-eyes-photography.aryeo.com/sites/24539-...

24539 Indian Point Ave, Athens, IL 62613 | Design Eyes Photography

COMING SOON! Showings start November 5. Enjoy the charm and spaciousness of this beautiful brick historic schoolhouse now converted to a residence, nestled on 3+ lush acres just north of Athens. A sh...

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My new Genre Grapevine dives into the book club scams targeting authors. These scams now include creating fake Discord communities filled with AI slop and chatbots. Artificial intelligence circles every level of this scam like water down the toilet. www.patreon.com/posts/139940...

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This story shouldn’t get lost in the rush of health policy news this week: Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test Via @tarabannow.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/09/22/h...

Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test

A STAT Investigation: To avoid fines for reporting excessive hospital-acquired infections, some facilities are discouraging testing.

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This news puts all of us at risk, especially the immunocompromised. RFKjr misunderstands the science of mRNA. Research into mRNA vaccines includes application for C. diff, norovirus, cystic fibrosis, cancer, and more. Dumb and mean. #cancerresearch #healthcare #wellness

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The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.

Our chapbook open reading period is open through September 30! We’re seeking poetry (20–40 pgs) or prose (20–50 pgs) from writers of all backgrounds—especially those from marginalized communities. 🔗Submit here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/chapbook-ope... #poetry #prose #indiepublishing

Every House Dem should donate a day’s salary to a sexual assault prevention and support organization in their district today! @aoc.bsky.social @replindasanchez.bsky.social @schakowsky.house.gov

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