On Sept. 24, Loyola students heard from Sarah Smarsh, author of “Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.” Smarsh’s text touches upon a variety of issues, such as the intersection of race and poverty, class, and feminism. Here are just a few of the questions that were … Continue reading Author Sarah Smarsh discusses American poverty, class, and feminism in her 2020 keynote address
Category: Origins
Early writing from my collegiate years, including journalism and initial explorations of voice and form. These pieces remain as part of my archive, documenting the beginning of my development as a writer.
How to Survive the College Classroom as an Introvert
Published October 5, 2023 With all the students, noise, and distractions, what’s an introvert to do? Let’s face it, surviving and navigating college is rough, never mind college lectures, too: Dealing with the hubbub of the classroom as an introvert can be a real pain. My first few semesters of college, when I was a freshman, I … Continue reading How to Survive the College Classroom as an Introvert