Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
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There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Chaplain’s Office Encourages Cultural Competency on Campus
Photo Courtesy of Martha Perez The Office of the Chaplain hosted the first of three Table Talk: Cultural Competency Convos on Thursday, Jan. 19 to create a space for students to engage in conversations pertaining to race, ethnicity, privilege, cultural competency and other social topics. The guest speakers of the Convo, which was held in the Caf, were Assistant Professor … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Office Encourages Cultural Competency on Campus
Equestrian Bonds Hold Strong
No, I didn’t buy my riding pants at American Apparel. No, they don’t sell these boots at Nordstrom, but that’s a good try; and no, I don’t race in the Kentucky Derby. Despite popular belief, equestrians don’t “just sit there” when they ride. It’s not a hobby; it’s a sport. I’m still known as the crazy horse girl by … [Read more...] about Equestrian Bonds Hold Strong
Staff Editorial: Dear HRL: I need a home, not an automated message
Art by Sacha Irick George Bernard Shaw famously claimed that “the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Housing and Residence Life recently received a personalized lesson in the results of such non-communication communication. Students received an email from HRL on Aug. 12 detailing changes in the housekeeping policy designed to eliminate … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dear HRL: I need a home, not an automated message
