straight down the line

Posts by mburtis (Martha)

A Response

It’s been a troubling 48 hours for me  — thinking through a response to Concerned Student. I made this short video last night, and I hope it allays any concerns. If not, please let me know.…

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Out of the War and Into Noir

As Week One of noir106 draws to a close, I wanted to offer some of my own impressions of Noir. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m not a Noir expert. I decided to teach this class late last fall, and by then Bond and Groom had already decided to …

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Out of the War and Into Noir

As Week One of noir106 draws to a close, I wanted to offer some of my own impressions of Noir. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m not a Noir expert. I decided to teach this class late last fall, and by then Bond and Groom had already decided to …

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The Witness

In the beginning were the howlers. Visitors wore their best clothes and most somber expressions, as if entering a great cathedral. My friend was there. This I find strange. It was the sublimest experience I ever witnessed, and I think the memory of it will remain with me always.

This …

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It all started on a Monday. . .

Today isn’t just any day. It’s a day we may well remember for years, months, or even weeks to come. It’s a day that might someday be called “legendary.”

Today is the day that we launch the Spring 2015 UMW edition of ds106: noir106. That’s right, my friends, this …

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