Today is the day I remind my son. The first time I didn’t believe what I saw. When he walked in the door I thought my pain and grief must have caused me to see things, that I was on the brink of madness. Only when he wiped away my tears and apologized for his
In Memoria Mala by Thomas Jess (2021 Spooktacular Writing Contest: 1st Place Short Story)
Shears in hand, I cut away the overgrown grass covering the gravestones. Every year, my family would come and clean the stones marking our loved ones, so they would always be remembered. Sadly, I’d pass by many a stone obscured by the passing of time, their names, and dates barely legible from all the dirt
Coming Home to Campus
In March of 2020, I left campus as a student for the very last time. Of course, I didn’t know it would be the last time. If I had known, I would have walked through the courtyards for a little bit longer. I would have finished my assignments in the library’s atrium instead of at
In Conclusion…
Two years. That’s how long I’ve been a writing tutor at the Marian E. Wright Writing Center (M.E.W.). And yet, like all good things, my time at the Writing Center must come to an end. Today is my last day working at M.E.W. and I wanted to commemorate my time here by reflecting on conclusions.
End of Semester Chaos: 3 Tips to Manage Stress
The end is in sight. The Winter 2021 semester is coming to a close. We are a week or so away from completing our final exams and turning in our final projects and essays. The work load is piling up, and we have limited time to pull it all together. Between managing our university lives
Dealing with Logjams: For When the Words are Stubborn
Not too long ago, my family visited Lumberman’s Monument. It’s on the Au Sable River west of Oscoda, and if you haven’t been, I recommend it (although I think Iargo Springs, a few miles down the road, is even better). The views are excellent, the monument itself oddly compelling and vivid for being a bunch
Debunking Your Writing Center Fears
Hey writers! My name is Cecilia and I’m a tutor at the M.E.W. Writing Center. Have you ever felt unsure to ask for help on a writing assignment? I know I have. To gain a better perspective about UM-Flint writers’ potential concerns, I asked a few of our tutors to share some of their initial
Profiles in Process: Cecilia W.
Continuing our conversation with Writing Center tutors about their unique writing process, here is what Cecilia had to say about her process. We hope you find some helpful tips and advice! What are your favorite pre-writing strategies? What works for you? I’m a big fan of making lists of words, topics, and general ideas. I don’t
Love Stinks Contest Winner — Poetry
We would like to congratulate Andrew Wassell on their winning poetry submission, entitled “Love Poem” for the “Love Stinks” contest! Love Poem From a cold beach, in November’s evening There amongst the icy pillars weaving A whole seven of my life’s ten threads in, There to stay, I shall live in joy and die without
Love Stinks Contest Winner — Short Story
We would like to congratulate Christopher Dinnan on his Love Stinks winning short story, entitled “Real Life Romance!” Real Life Romance As I turn the key, I sigh. My breath mimics the engine as it dies. I die, but only a little. I’m home. The car, and I, share a groan, as I get out.