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We’re ready to help current students, staff, and faculty as well as alums and emeriti! Writing and reading recs shared here. Find us on YouTube and IG @KenyonWCC.
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Kenyon College Writing Center @kenyonwcc.bsky.social · Oct 13
Our fourth annual scary story contest at #kenyon #kenyoncollege is upon us! Time now to #shareascare if you’re a Kenyon student!
The image shows ghostly hands over which the words: writing Center short story contest share a scare are displayed. The contest is described as follows: In 50 words or less, share a scary story, a petrifying poem, or a creepy comic now through Oct. 28 at midnight. Entries and questions can be sent to WritingCenter@kenyon.edu or Scanlon1@kenyon.edu! Winners will have a chance to share their entries on Halloween (Oct. 31) and get a prize!
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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"MurderBot, Non-violent Protest & Microbial Minds"
#Scifi author & microbiology Professor Joan Slonczewski 🤩 from Kenyon College joins me on #Sentientism worldview episode 238 on YouTube & Podcast. Find our full conversation there. Here's a clip! Please do share both around.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
kenyonwcc.bsky.social
Our fourth annual scary story contest at #kenyon #kenyoncollege is upon us! Time now to #shareascare if you’re a Kenyon student!
The image shows ghostly hands over which the words: writing Center short story contest share a scare are displayed. The contest is described as follows: In 50 words or less, share a scary story, a petrifying poem, or a creepy comic now through Oct. 28 at midnight. Entries and questions can be sent to WritingCenter@kenyon.edu or Scanlon1@kenyon.edu! Winners will have a chance to share their entries on Halloween (Oct. 31) and get a prize!
October 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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#shareascare if you’re a student at #kenyon #kenyoncollege, we want to see your poems, stories, and comics! If you used words to create it, we want to read it!
The image shows a haunted house and reads share a scare. Underneath, it explains: Who: any student at Kenyon What: submit a suitable-for-work scary story, comic, or poem crafted using no more than 50 words Where: Send entries to WritingCenter@kenyon.edu When: Share by Oct. 28; we’ll do a read-off of all scary stories on Oct. 31 so all can vote! Contestants will be notified about location as will the whole campus.
October 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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We’re hosting TTT again this Thursday with advice about handling that #midtermstress at #kenyoncollege! Stop by for a bit or stay the whole time!
ALT text for the image: the image shows three ghosts floating under the words "Don't be freaked out by midterms..." underneath them it reads: Come to Thrive Through Thursday for support instead! Thursday October 2, from 11:10 to 12 noon in the Writing Center. We’ll offer advice, provide planner swag, and hold a raffle!
October 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Our new YouTube video will drop in time for #ThriveThruThursday Thursday 9/25 in the writing center #kenyonlibrary from 11:10 am to 12 noon. Stop by, get study tips, and be entered into our weekly raffle. To see the video, find us on YouTube @kenyonwcc. #writingcenter #kenyoncollege
The image shows the words “through TTT, advising, SASS, and the writing center offer studying and test-taking advice” surrounded by school supplies.
September 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Show us your best place to read a book... besides the library of course! 📷 Artbylieve
September 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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We have our next Thrive Through Thursday tomorrow at 11:10 am in the writing center at #kenyonlibrary: www.kenyon.edu/events/thriv...
Thrive Through Thursday
Join the Writing Center for a weekly workshop to help you develop and build academic skills that touches on everything from avoiding procrastination to accessing campus services.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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I know this isn't the news right now. But I have some updated info on Covid vax availability.

Several states where CVS/Walgreens weren't offering them or required Rx 1.5 wks ago now have them without Rx because of state officials' actions.

But still 13 states where CVS and/or Walgreens require Rx.
Can You Still Get the Covid Shot?
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September 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Our first workshop of the semester—Level Up: Writing at the college level—takes place in #kenyonlibrary rm 302 on Tues (9/9) at 11:10 a.m. Can’t make it? We’re hosting it again the following Tues (9/16) in 302 at 4 p.m. Can’t make either? Email writingcenter@kenyon.edu and we’ll set you up! #kenyon
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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New #youtube video on making your planner a priority: youtu.be/XsZzjuRq1lE
Planner Priorities
YouTube video by Tutoring at Kenyon's Writing Center Community
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September 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Still thinking about this, from @vauhinivara.bsky.social's piece about AI in K-12. An AI can of course do all kinds of things that are still worth doing but also, I'm trying to imagine the world in which high school kids only ever do the things that an AI can't do. Even if your goal was /1
When I sat down with the head of the high school, Chris Locke, he told me the school had a name for the contrarian beliefs it encourages in students: “spiky points of view.” For example, “one of Alpha’s biggest spiky points of view is that you don’t need a teacher,” he said. Chloe Belvin, the guide who’d previously worked as a corporate lawyer, chimed in: “It’s funny, because in a traditional school you get in trouble if you’re using AI, and here you get in trouble if you’re not.” She added, “The starting point of every conversation I have with a kid is, ‘Is there an AI that can do this, so that you’re not spending your time on it?’”
September 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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New YouTube video on how to start the semester off “write.” It’s closed captioned and part of our Thrive Through Thursday series at #Kenyon #kenyoncollege youtu.be/6Sx1P5AWl3c?...
Start the Semester Strong!
YouTube video by Tutoring at Kenyon's Writing Center Community
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September 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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We have guidance in the center to start the semester strong! Stop by the writing center at #chalmerslibrary at #kenyoncollege to find out more!
The image shows a variety of handouts on advice on everything from work life balance to reading your syllabus.
August 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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How did a word that simply referred to a millennia-old beverage come to be the latest iteration of "what's up?"
What's tea? No, seriously. What's 'tea'?
How did a word that simply referred to a millennia-old beverage come to be the latest iteration of "what's up?"
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August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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We loved having y’all visit us today during #orientation. It was great to talk about tutoring at the #kenyonlibrary at #kenyon #kenyoncollege! Please stop by again soon!!
The image shows Prof Wade telling students about Kenyon’s math, and science skills tutoring The image shows students being introduced to the library in the first floor atrium
August 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Writing Tip:
Sometimes you need to just flip the script. If your scene is feeling same-ey and stale, make a dramatic change! Add some chaos to the mix and see how your characters react. Not everything needs to be planned down to the letter.
#writing #writingtips #Booksky
August 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Today, continuing our theme, we’re sharing who a writing center helps. We’ll meet your accommodation needs, support you when you’re stressing, and get excited with you as you brainstorm #kenyoncollege #writingcenter
This image’s title asks: “who does a writing center help?” Explaining “We support all of the following individuals in groups and in one-on-one appointments: Currently-enrolled Kenyon students studying in all majors, disciplines, concentrations, and minors (we’re not just for English papers). Alumni of Kenyon Faculty and staff A small portion of local high school students applying to various colleges and universities.” It also reminds you where you can go: OWL.Kenyon.edu is where you go to make online and in-person appointments. This image’s title asks: “who doesn’t a writing center help?” And explains: We will not support writers who: Are in violation of campus policies regarding student conduct, academic integrity, Title IX, and so forth Want to plagiarize their work Are not engaged in the tutoring process (you can come back another day!); sometimes you’re just not feeling it and we understand!” It also shares you can send questions to WritingCenter@Kenyon.edu
August 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Continuing from yesterday, we want to share a few ways the writing center at #kenyoncollege #kenyon does and does not help writers! Questions? Email Prof Scanlon at Scanlon1@kenyon.edu! #writingcenter
The image shares what a writing center does, which includes: We will often do some combination of the following: Ask what you want to work on Advise you on what to change (and explain why) Read your work out loud so we can hear as well as see areas of concern Address higher-order concerns first (those areas which impact your grade most). Next to an image of people studying, it reminds you: You can start making appointments the second week of the semester! This image shares some of the things our writing center doesn’t do, including: We will not do the following: Write your paper or presentation for you. Work on your paper or presentation without you present (you MUST actively attend the session in person or online; we are not a place where you drop off your work and pick it up later). Give you a grade or advocate to your professor for you to earn a certain grade. Next to an image of people studying, it reminds you: OWL.Kenyon.edu is where you go to make online and in person appointments.
August 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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If your high school didn’t have a #writingcenter, if you haven’t visited us before at #kenyoncollege #kenyon, or if you’re not sure we can help, stay tuned for the next few days as we break down what a writing center is… and isn’t as well as HOW (and WHO) we can help!
The image shows in large letters: “The Who, what, where, and how of our writing center community.” In smaller letters, it explains: “We welcome all writers, in all fields, at all stages of their writing process from brainstorming to final edits. Find us on Instagram, Blue Sky, and YouTube for more support @KenyonWCC” This image is titled: “what is a writing center?” It then explains: “It is a space for ALL writers in a campus community to get support. This support can include our offering a second perspective on a piece of writing; giving you advice on how to deliver a speech; providing guidance regarding a professor’s expectations; sharing advice on how to write in a specific genre; listening to a piece of writing you created for fun;  and SO MUCH MORE! Just ask! You can email us at WritingCenter@kenyon.edu! A clip art picture of people working on a presentation is included. This image is titled what *isn’t* a writing center. It explains: It is NOT a space in which we’ll assign grades; sit in judgement of you or your work; help you with take-home exams or quizzes (without your professor’s written approval); welcome perspectives which don’t respect others’ lived experiences; or do your work for you. We stop. Collaborate. And listen. You can email us at WritingCenter@kenyon.edu. A clip art picture of people working on a presentation is included.
August 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Commentary: What is Juneteenth? What is the proper way to celebrate? Should Juneteenth’s observance be a day of learning? Is there a way to acknowledge the holiday without misappropriating it? Here are some answers about America's newest national holiday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/19/w...
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans • Ohio Capital Journal
What is Juneteenth? What is the proper way to celebrate it? Should Juneteenth’s observance be a day of learning? Is there a way to acknowledge the holiday without misappropriating it? Here are some…
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June 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Ignore the bot accounts so much propaganda is being spread. Watch for the signs: no photos, no friends, account created last week. They’re everywhere, and we’re clearing out thousands every day.
June 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We are grateful to Graham Gund for crafting an open and inviting library (where our center is located) as well as for his larger vision for #kenyon #kenyoncollege. May his memory be a blessing! www.kenyon.edu/news/archive...
The Lasting Legacy of Graham Gund
The celebrated architect, who died June 6, reshaped Kenyon’s physical campus through his remarkable designs, support for the arts and generosity.
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June 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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“Democracy is under assault right before our eyes,” Newsom warned. “The moment we’ve feared has arrived. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
VIDEO: ‘Democracy is next,’ Gov. Newsom warns
Read more here.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM