Lauren K
@violetconflict.bsky.social
PhD ancient history, amateur lover of biology; full of opinions. Enjoys typos + dogs dressed as dinosaurs. (she).
Extremely weird when stuff happens in places I have been. This was at the old Rathskeller, it seems? The new place had that nice courtyard area the last time I was there. It didn't have jaw punching vibes imho, but I guess you never know with State College.
February 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Extremely weird when stuff happens in places I have been. This was at the old Rathskeller, it seems? The new place had that nice courtyard area the last time I was there. It didn't have jaw punching vibes imho, but I guess you never know with State College.
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Calling on my ancestors for guidance but the only one who answers is a weird eutherian rodent-mammal from the early cretaceous period. "EAT BERRY SLEEP UNDER ROCK" it says. Pretty good advice
July 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Calling on my ancestors for guidance but the only one who answers is a weird eutherian rodent-mammal from the early cretaceous period. "EAT BERRY SLEEP UNDER ROCK" it says. Pretty good advice
Is Homer cancelled over his DEI woke inclusion of Memnon?
The woke scolds are trying to make this about racism. But Musk is right. It's about historical and scientific integrity. When the God of Thunder disguises himself as a swan to seduce and fuck a queen and the resulting baby hatches from an egg, *of course* the baby will be white. It's just science.
Elon Musk claims Christopher Nolan has lost ‘integrity’ over The Odyssey casting
Lupita Nyong’o is reportedly set to play Helen of Troy in Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s epic poem
www.independent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Is Homer cancelled over his DEI woke inclusion of Memnon?
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i've been watching the coyote on Alcatraz's progress with great interest. a week-ish ago, a coyote SWAM to Alcatraz for the first time and looked fuckin rough after the dangerous swim. but the coyote is doing fine now, gorging itself on unprepared birds & rats who are dealing with a sort of Godzilla
January 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM
i've been watching the coyote on Alcatraz's progress with great interest. a week-ish ago, a coyote SWAM to Alcatraz for the first time and looked fuckin rough after the dangerous swim. but the coyote is doing fine now, gorging itself on unprepared birds & rats who are dealing with a sort of Godzilla
On the one hand, yes, absolutely!
On the other hand, the existence of our programs and departments are depressingly uncertain right now.
I will grovel if they will let me teach next semester tbh
On the other hand, the existence of our programs and departments are depressingly uncertain right now.
I will grovel if they will let me teach next semester tbh
I agree that it’s high fucking time that we stopped acting like we need to grovel and constantly justify the existence of some of our most incredibly elemental and ancient human pursuits.
Are the humanities the only disciplines whose classes begin with modules speaking to the importance of studying the humanities? "Why study the humanities?" and "Why the humanities are important" must be cliches.
January 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM
On the one hand, yes, absolutely!
On the other hand, the existence of our programs and departments are depressingly uncertain right now.
I will grovel if they will let me teach next semester tbh
On the other hand, the existence of our programs and departments are depressingly uncertain right now.
I will grovel if they will let me teach next semester tbh
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Life be like:
La vie en un résumé:
La vie en un résumé:
January 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Life be like:
La vie en un résumé:
La vie en un résumé:
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Looks like Newsmax just used AI to grab a random quote about someone else and put it my mouth. www.instagram.com/p/DTIvkQeiawS/ Thanks to @bungdan.bsky.social for the find.
ramis_heart on Instagram: "Today marks five years since Richard Corvasce passed away from COVID-19. He was 64 years young. A man full of life, laughter, and l…"
Today marks five years since Richard Corvasce passed away from COVID-19. He was 64 years young. A man full of life, laughter, and love.Born in Leicester, England, and raised in Hazlet, New Jersey, Rich was the eldest of three brothers. He built a remarkable 42-year career at Wakefern Food Corporation (ShopRite), rising from pushing carts as a teen to becoming Director of Finance. A testament to his dedication, intelligence, and work ethic.Rich was a man of many passions. A devoted New York Yankees fan, he cherished time behind home plate with friends. He was a talented golfer, a great cook, and a skilled craftsman who took pride in every project around the house. His sense of humor lit up every room, and his smile was unforgettable.But above all, Rich was a family man. A loving son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His heart belonged to those he loved. His presence is deeply missed, but the memories he created continue to bring comfort and joy.Richard Corvasce is honored in Rami’s Heart #COVID-19 Memorial. Please join us in remembering him today and sending love to his family and friends who carry his legacy forward. 💛🕊
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January 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Looks like Newsmax just used AI to grab a random quote about someone else and put it my mouth. www.instagram.com/p/DTIvkQeiawS/ Thanks to @bungdan.bsky.social for the find.
I know there are bigger things going on in the world but, gosh, it really fucking sucks to not only be losing my job in slow motion, but also to know that that very job loss is going to fuck up my program so deeply I don't think it can survive. And the admin seems just fine with that.
January 24, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I know there are bigger things going on in the world but, gosh, it really fucking sucks to not only be losing my job in slow motion, but also to know that that very job loss is going to fuck up my program so deeply I don't think it can survive. And the admin seems just fine with that.
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I am begging people to just imagine for a second talking as if the lives of the people in Greenland are an important part of what is happening in Greenland.
We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done: A superpower is committing suicide because the GOP Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
Footage shows Danish troops arriving in Greenland as part of a new military deployment. Among the personnel who landed on the island is Major General Peter H. Boysen, Chief of the Danish Army Command. #Greenland
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I am begging people to just imagine for a second talking as if the lives of the people in Greenland are an important part of what is happening in Greenland.
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Shouldn't use 'Achilles heel' to mean 'salient weakness'. If one thing is your Achilles heel, that means that you are basically perfect at every other thing. If you have several weaknesses of which one is worst you don't have an Achilles heel. You are not Achilles. You are Bob.
June 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Shouldn't use 'Achilles heel' to mean 'salient weakness'. If one thing is your Achilles heel, that means that you are basically perfect at every other thing. If you have several weaknesses of which one is worst you don't have an Achilles heel. You are not Achilles. You are Bob.
This is genuinely funny. I guess you can't criticize the university for being a flawed employer if they no longer employ you!
Université Laval named Canada's top employer in 2026, Concordia University ranks fifth montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 PM
This is genuinely funny. I guess you can't criticize the university for being a flawed employer if they no longer employ you!
One of the things I find fascinating is how much impact individual motivations and animus can have on world history (in systems that allow it.)
To be fair, I'm used to that meaning, e.g. Cicero just truly fucking hated Clodius rather than that a US President is a wildly self absorbed idiot, but
To be fair, I'm used to that meaning, e.g. Cicero just truly fucking hated Clodius rather than that a US President is a wildly self absorbed idiot, but
this Greenland shit is fucking insane. it’s fucking insane. the fact that anyone is humoring him is fucking insane. the biggest problem in the world today is that nobody is taking the president seriously for the fucking psychopath he is. this isn’t all some fucking joke
mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
January 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
One of the things I find fascinating is how much impact individual motivations and animus can have on world history (in systems that allow it.)
To be fair, I'm used to that meaning, e.g. Cicero just truly fucking hated Clodius rather than that a US President is a wildly self absorbed idiot, but
To be fair, I'm used to that meaning, e.g. Cicero just truly fucking hated Clodius rather than that a US President is a wildly self absorbed idiot, but
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Heated Rivalry episode: youtu.be/tXbfe-8Z4zQ?...
BONUS EPISODE: Hooked on Heated Rivalry | favourite moments from show | show's broad cultural impact
YouTube video by Locked On Canadiens
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Heated Rivalry episode: youtu.be/tXbfe-8Z4zQ?...
!!!!!!!
We just recorded a bonus episode about our Heated Rivalry feelings. Editing it now, will drop tomorrow.
January 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM
!!!!!!!
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UNC secretly recorded a professor because of “concerns over class content” and then fired him www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
UNC dismisses professor after secretly recording his classes
The university recorded Larry Chavis’s class without his consent for a professional review. Last week he was told his contract would not be renewed.
www.insidehighered.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 AM
UNC secretly recorded a professor because of “concerns over class content” and then fired him www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
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Next Thursday in Los Angeles, @ologies.bsky.social
& I are hosting an evening of activism art!
We'll be creating art that communicates important messages & learning about work happening in your city.
RSVP here: luma.com/fp919u5x
Poster by the amazing @nicolegoux.bsky.social!
Please repost, LA!
& I are hosting an evening of activism art!
We'll be creating art that communicates important messages & learning about work happening in your city.
RSVP here: luma.com/fp919u5x
Poster by the amazing @nicolegoux.bsky.social!
Please repost, LA!
January 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Next Thursday in Los Angeles, @ologies.bsky.social
& I are hosting an evening of activism art!
We'll be creating art that communicates important messages & learning about work happening in your city.
RSVP here: luma.com/fp919u5x
Poster by the amazing @nicolegoux.bsky.social!
Please repost, LA!
& I are hosting an evening of activism art!
We'll be creating art that communicates important messages & learning about work happening in your city.
RSVP here: luma.com/fp919u5x
Poster by the amazing @nicolegoux.bsky.social!
Please repost, LA!
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"I’m going to pause here just to review: an institution that purports to be a university has told a philosophy professor he is forbidden from teaching Plato."
surreal times
dailynous.com/2026/01/06/t...
surreal times
dailynous.com/2026/01/06/t...
Texas A&M Bans Plato - Daily Nous
Drop the race and gender material from your course and the Plato readings, or teach a different course. You have a day to decide. That's a paraphrase of what Martin Peterson, professor of philosophy a...
dailynous.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:36 AM
"I’m going to pause here just to review: an institution that purports to be a university has told a philosophy professor he is forbidden from teaching Plato."
surreal times
dailynous.com/2026/01/06/t...
surreal times
dailynous.com/2026/01/06/t...
This is deeply upsetting. I read the essay and the feedback from the TA - it was perfectly appropriate. We've all had these essays where it's like, how do I even start to respond? The TA did a great job and it didn't matter. This could be anyone in the US system (except only if you're trans I guess)
A graduate teaching assistant who gave a University of Oklahoma student a failing grade on a psychology essay will no longer be teaching at the university
Graduate instructor who gave failing grade to Samantha Fulnecky no longer teaching at OU
A graduate teaching assistant who gave a University of Oklahoma student a failing grade on a psychology essay will no longer be teaching at the university.
www.koco.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is deeply upsetting. I read the essay and the feedback from the TA - it was perfectly appropriate. We've all had these essays where it's like, how do I even start to respond? The TA did a great job and it didn't matter. This could be anyone in the US system (except only if you're trans I guess)
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As I wrote today: www.readtpa.com/p/watch-rep-...
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
As I wrote today: www.readtpa.com/p/watch-rep-...
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Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
clerk.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
I just listened to this and it was so depressing. I usually really like Front Burner but there was so little pushback and so little attention to how this entire issue is being disingenuously framed.
disappointed to see cbc front burner do such a trash episode on puberty blockers, especially at a time when alberta is weaponizing right-wing disinformation to cut off trans youth’s access to care
December 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I just listened to this and it was so depressing. I usually really like Front Burner but there was so little pushback and so little attention to how this entire issue is being disingenuously framed.
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very grimly ironic that our government run by podcasters sucks at true crime
Gotta say it's mindblowing to me that the Brown shooter is still at large and they don't even seem to have identified who they're looking for.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
very grimly ironic that our government run by podcasters sucks at true crime
Roman............ typefaces?????????
Do they believe Times New Roman (created in Britain in the 1920s) is from ancient Rome?
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Roman............ typefaces?????????
I can't tell you how difficult it is to work at 100% capacity all the time (as I really need to by the end of the semester) while simultaneously being told that my job is disposable.
November 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I can't tell you how difficult it is to work at 100% capacity all the time (as I really need to by the end of the semester) while simultaneously being told that my job is disposable.
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"I was embarrassed. I had been naively operating with a pre-ChatGPT mindset, still assuming a pitch’s ideas and prose were actually connected to the person who sent it"
Stunning investigation of how slop merchants are getting work into established media outlets
thelocal.to/investigatin...
Stunning investigation of how slop merchants are getting work into established media outlets
thelocal.to/investigatin...
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"I was embarrassed. I had been naively operating with a pre-ChatGPT mindset, still assuming a pitch’s ideas and prose were actually connected to the person who sent it"
Stunning investigation of how slop merchants are getting work into established media outlets
thelocal.to/investigatin...
Stunning investigation of how slop merchants are getting work into established media outlets
thelocal.to/investigatin...