Foundations for Writing

SCSU Site for English 191

December 9, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“Shades of Gray”

Linda Larson, who teaches in our department, wrote this interesting opinion piece for the St. Cloud Times, focusing on unpacking assumptions about Christian organizations’ and their treatment of LGBTQ+ communities, including assistance provided to the homeless. Here’s a key section … Continue reading

December 1, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Threat against Ilhan Omar leads to Twitter Ban

In case you haven’t heard, here’s the lead of an November 30th article from NBC News: Ilhan Omar’s opponent banned from Twitter after suggesting congresswoman should be hanged “Violent rhetoric inevitably leads to violent threats, and ultimately, violent acts,” Omar … Continue reading

November 4, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“St. Cloud professor examines Minnesota’s ties to slaveholder wealth in new book”

Professor Christopher Lehman will talk about his new book documenting Minnesota’s ties to slavery on Wednesday, November 6th, at 7 p.m. in Miller Center Auditorium. This St. Cloud Times’ article reveals some of this history. (I mentioned some of this information in … Continue reading

November 4, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Immigration looms over contested Minnesota school referendum

Check out the impacts of immigration on Worthington schools and on growing city businesses. Immigration looms over contested Minnesota school referendum – SFGate WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — When voters in this southwestern Minnesota town weigh nearly $34 million in new … Continue reading

October 13, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“100 mannequins representing homeless youth in the community go on display in St. Cloud Saturday”

This St. Cloud Times article describes an event sponsored yesterday by Pathways 4 Youth to raise awareness of youth homelessness in St. Cloud and the services available to these youth through the organization. Here’s the lead of the article, which … Continue reading

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