Most people know about how entertaining Colorado Springs can be during the summer months, but here are ten reasons to visit Colorado Springs in the winter. The Festival of Lights Parade. The parade features local high school and college marching bands as well as non-profit and civic organizations, all decked out in lights. The parade starts […]
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Most families choose to live in Colorado because of the scenery, but since my family has been established in this area for generations, one might assume that I take our beautiful state for granted. On the contrary; waking up in the shadow of Pikes Peak every day reminds me of why I have never felt
I spent eight years teaching middle school followed by 15 years teaching high school, but the six years I spent as an adjunct after that were a form of teaching unlike any I’ve experienced. Here are a few tidbits of advice for those considering working as an adjunct college instructor: Be flexible. Campus assignments sometimes
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As a writing instructor, academic writer’s block is something I deal with almost every day. I like to help students think through their ideas when they get blocked because I know how that feels. Nothing is worse than sitting down in front of your laptop, fingers on the keys, and…nothing. Here are a few ways
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Before I submit anything for publication, I make a concerted effort to look over my work and ensure that my editor receives a thoroughly proofread article. I take the time to check my facts and my grammar very closely because they are open to public view. It is my job to be accurate. I edit
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Confederate statues have come under controversy lately. One point of view says that removing these symbols of racism might prevent further acts of violence. Another point of view indicates that contextualizing Confederate statues would educate people about America’s history. Either way, rather than listening to and trying to understand the other side of an argument,
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