Anne H Stevens
@annehelenstevens.bsky.social
Professor of English and dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature, “received what he called a ‘rather curious love letter’ from the American authorities, that he read from in Lagos on Tuesday.”
The U.S. has revoked the visa of Nobel winner Wole Soyinka.
The American government has revoked the visa of Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature, according to Al Jazeera. The writer received what he called a “rather c…
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October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature, “received what he called a ‘rather curious love letter’ from the American authorities, that he read from in Lagos on Tuesday.”
Oshkosh reference in Shadow Ticket
October 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Oshkosh reference in Shadow Ticket
Thorstein Veblen’s cabin, Washington Island, Wisconsin
July 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thorstein Veblen’s cabin, Washington Island, Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers and legislators have reached a deal on the budget
includes investments in UW system operating(over $200 million) and capital projects(over $800 million), 45% special ed reimbursement rate, over $300 million for child care, $1.3 billion in tax cuts.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...
includes investments in UW system operating(over $200 million) and capital projects(over $800 million), 45% special ed reimbursement rate, over $300 million for child care, $1.3 billion in tax cuts.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...
Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders reach bipartisan deal on budget after months of negotiations • Wisconsin Examiner
The deal comes after months of negotiations (and multiple breakdowns in communication) among Gov. Evers and Senate and Assembly leaders.
wisconsinexaminer.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Gov. Evers and legislators have reached a deal on the budget
includes investments in UW system operating(over $200 million) and capital projects(over $800 million), 45% special ed reimbursement rate, over $300 million for child care, $1.3 billion in tax cuts.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...
includes investments in UW system operating(over $200 million) and capital projects(over $800 million), 45% special ed reimbursement rate, over $300 million for child care, $1.3 billion in tax cuts.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...
Because of the Blank Check podcast I am watching Amy Heckerling’s I Could Never Be Your Woman. Worth checking out if you like Clueless! Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer are great. Weird lighting though.
June 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Because of the Blank Check podcast I am watching Amy Heckerling’s I Could Never Be Your Woman. Worth checking out if you like Clueless! Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer are great. Weird lighting though.
Listening to Holland (1973) this morning. RIP Brian Wilson
June 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Listening to Holland (1973) this morning. RIP Brian Wilson
Pavements was hilarious and excellent. Highly recommended!
June 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Pavements was hilarious and excellent. Highly recommended!
Reading a book about The Onion and discovered that the Oshkosh local paper was a big inspiration for it
June 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Reading a book about The Onion and discovered that the Oshkosh local paper was a big inspiration for it
Being a Minnesota sports fan can be a tough gig. And being a Minnesota sports fan who loves the NBA is doubly tough. All of which is to say I am stoked for Wolves vs Thunder!
May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Being a Minnesota sports fan can be a tough gig. And being a Minnesota sports fan who loves the NBA is doubly tough. All of which is to say I am stoked for Wolves vs Thunder!
Thinking about teaching a satire class exclusively about the oeuvre of Nathan Fielder
May 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thinking about teaching a satire class exclusively about the oeuvre of Nathan Fielder
New Thomas Pynchon novel is set in Wisconsin! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316427...
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon: 9781594206108 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The new novel from Thomas Pynchon Milwaukee 1932, the Great Depression going full blast, repeal of Prohibition just around the corner, Al Capone in the federal pen, the private investigation busines...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New Thomas Pynchon novel is set in Wisconsin! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316427...
Rekindling my love for True Stories (1986) youtu.be/616-QGQyx-I
Talking Heads - Wild Wild Life (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talking Heads
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April 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Rekindling my love for True Stories (1986) youtu.be/616-QGQyx-I
Watching Inspector Lynley with my mom on Britbox, and the fun is seeing “before they were famous” roles — so far, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, James McEvoy
March 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Watching Inspector Lynley with my mom on Britbox, and the fun is seeing “before they were famous” roles — so far, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, James McEvoy
Adolescence on Netflix is really compelling
March 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Adolescence on Netflix is really compelling
Robyn + David Byrne is the combo I didn’t know I needed
February 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Robyn + David Byrne is the combo I didn’t know I needed
Big thumbs up for the yacht rock documentary on Max
February 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Big thumbs up for the yacht rock documentary on Max
It might be recency bias since I watched it last night, but I thought A Different Man was excellent and that Sebastian Stan definitely deserved the acting nomination for it
January 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It might be recency bias since I watched it last night, but I thought A Different Man was excellent and that Sebastian Stan definitely deserved the acting nomination for it
Oh wow, RIP David Lynch. I just finished a rewatch of the first two seasons of Twin Peaks and had already planned to rewatch Fire Walk With Me next. Sad that there won't be any more art from him
January 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Oh wow, RIP David Lynch. I just finished a rewatch of the first two seasons of Twin Peaks and had already planned to rewatch Fire Walk With Me next. Sad that there won't be any more art from him
I have been ice skating for the past three days straight so I guess I am officially a Midwesterner again
January 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I have been ice skating for the past three days straight so I guess I am officially a Midwesterner again
Dogs in their stations
December 29, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Dogs in their stations
So cool that Oshkosh has a free public zoo where you can meet baby bears, three-legged foxes, and charismatic otters on your lunch break
December 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM
So cool that Oshkosh has a free public zoo where you can meet baby bears, three-legged foxes, and charismatic otters on your lunch break
Bought a $2 typewriter purely as office decor
December 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Bought a $2 typewriter purely as office decor
My Spotify listening skews basic
December 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM
My Spotify listening skews basic
Ending my satire seminar strong this week with Percival Everett's story "The Appropriation of Cultures" and Simon Rich's "Sell Out"
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Ending my satire seminar strong this week with Percival Everett's story "The Appropriation of Cultures" and Simon Rich's "Sell Out"