Joanne C. Gerstner
@joannecgerstner.bsky.social
Sports author, professor, speaker, word architect. joannecgerstner.com
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👩🏼🏫 Michigan State Sports Journalism
👩🎓 Medill, Oakland U.
💜 🐈⬛, travel, 🌸, BTS, 📚. #Borahae
💻joannecgerstner.com
👸 joannecgerstner.substack.com
👩🏼🏫 Michigan State Sports Journalism
👩🎓 Medill, Oakland U.
💜 🐈⬛, travel, 🌸, BTS, 📚. #Borahae
💻joannecgerstner.com
My substack newsletter, Open Court, turns four this week. Time to celebrate, and thank you for the support.
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Happy 4th birthday to the little engine known as Open Court!
Yes, this ish started around this time in July 2021. It feels like the whole world has changed, and yet, our corner of the world stands tall. Because of you.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My substack newsletter, Open Court, turns four this week. Time to celebrate, and thank you for the support.
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If things seem dark, watch the last #BTS live and things will seem lighter. open.substack.com/pub/borahaeb...
I have my confirmations: the Tannies are back and my sleep cycles are shot
Sure, they are physically back, freed from the military. But it wasn't until last night that I saw it for real: our lovable talented goofballs are in the building. And my sleep...it is what it is.
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July 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If things seem dark, watch the last #BTS live and things will seem lighter. open.substack.com/pub/borahaeb...
One of my favorite photos, which always makes me smile, is from when I met Pope Francis. May he rest well. He was a good man who cared a lot about people. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...
Why a photo of Pope Francis always makes me smile
Well, it's more than a photo, it's proof that something crazy really did happen in 2022. Francis invited me to his place, I came, and the rest is history.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
One of my favorite photos, which always makes me smile, is from when I met Pope Francis. May he rest well. He was a good man who cared a lot about people. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...
This is peak #BTS. Six million online globally to watch Hobi sleep. No notes. Question: what are the staffers doing in the studio while he is conked out?
March 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This is peak #BTS. Six million online globally to watch Hobi sleep. No notes. Question: what are the staffers doing in the studio while he is conked out?
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We’ve come a long way, tons more progress to be made…but we need to be vigilant for those who want to take away Title IX. A new Open Court. #ngwsd #sports
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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Let's not take it for granted.
We know having women and girls in sports has produced amazing benefits across the board in society since Title IX passed in 1972. But our progress may be threatened.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We’ve come a long way, tons more progress to be made…but we need to be vigilant for those who want to take away Title IX. A new Open Court. #ngwsd #sports
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She tore it up next level.
February 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
She tore it up next level.
making legal street art for school is fun!
January 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
making legal street art for school is fun!
New Open Court: Goodbye Mr. Baseball. Bob Uecker was a true original, a good guy and a lifelong lover of baseball. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...
Rest in Peace, Mr. Baseball
Bob Uecker, aka the face and voice of the Milwaukee Brewers my entire lifetime, died today. Which leads to a small tale from my secret sportswriter vault.
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January 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New Open Court: Goodbye Mr. Baseball. Bob Uecker was a true original, a good guy and a lifelong lover of baseball. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...
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Last time the U.S. invaded Canada, the White House ended up burned down. Don’t mistake politeness for passivity, you hoser.
January 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Last time the U.S. invaded Canada, the White House ended up burned down. Don’t mistake politeness for passivity, you hoser.
A new Open Court: hola #Barcelona and being open to fun adventures. There is a big world to see, make time for it…
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Open Court Road Edition: Twinkling lights, snowy mountains and all the good things in Barcelona
The second-to-last road trip of 2024 was a great adventure, with three countries and a lot of jamon, Cava, churros, Gaudi, manchego and vamos.
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December 30, 2024 at 12:02 AM
A new Open Court: hola #Barcelona and being open to fun adventures. There is a big world to see, make time for it…
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Barcelona: undefeated for Christmas lights bus tours.
December 15, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Barcelona: undefeated for Christmas lights bus tours.
New Open Court drops today, fresh to your inbox? Not a free subscriber yet! go to joannecgerstner.substack.com and take care of things! 🌈
Open Court | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack
The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life. Click to read Open Court, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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December 14, 2024 at 9:52 AM
New Open Court drops today, fresh to your inbox? Not a free subscriber yet! go to joannecgerstner.substack.com and take care of things! 🌈
Coming soon, new BorahaeBTS and Open Court on my substack: joannecgerstner.substack.com Writin’ factory is open!
Open Court | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack
The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life. Click to read Open Court, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Coming soon, new BorahaeBTS and Open Court on my substack: joannecgerstner.substack.com Writin’ factory is open!
I am excited to go see Kim Namjoon’s documentary tomorrow. Those who have seen #RPWP, do I need to bring tissues for tears? #BTS
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ALT: two young men making a heart shape with their hands while wearing ear buds
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December 6, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Oh hai snow.
December 5, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Oh hai snow.
It is true I am a noted enthusiast of Christmas lights. Ours were set up and turned on a week ago. And already visited the biggest display in the state, and enjoyed every second of it. Go lights go.
December 1, 2024 at 1:49 PM
It is true I am a noted enthusiast of Christmas lights. Ours were set up and turned on a week ago. And already visited the biggest display in the state, and enjoyed every second of it. Go lights go.
At the #DTW airport, waiting for somebody, and the people watching is prime. Have seen: a big cooler with casseroles (the person said so) allegedly going carry-on; a dog in a sweater with lights on it; and 4 toddlers in meltdown mode. Safe travel, y’all
November 27, 2024 at 8:43 PM
At the #DTW airport, waiting for somebody, and the people watching is prime. Have seen: a big cooler with casseroles (the person said so) allegedly going carry-on; a dog in a sweater with lights on it; and 4 toddlers in meltdown mode. Safe travel, y’all
As promised, a new Open Court about...social media. And yeah @bsky.app, your ears may be burning a little.
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Social media, death not an option game: stay, go, lurk or deny. We're all caught in the in-between of Facebook, X, TikTok and the rest's realities...
The cool kids are ditching X (aka Twitter), after burning down Facebook years ago. Is Bluesky really the droids we are (not) seeking?
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November 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
As promised, a new Open Court about...social media. And yeah @bsky.app, your ears may be burning a little.
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New Open Court, coming tomorrow on… yep, social media changing away from X….
bart simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a green background and says goodbye now
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November 20, 2024 at 12:32 AM
New Open Court, coming tomorrow on… yep, social media changing away from X….
Marta appreciation hour open…
November 17, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Marta appreciation hour open…
As promised, a new BorahaeBTS, looking at #Jin and his happiness revolution. We all are better for the ride. #BTS
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Jin is leading the happiness revolution all by himself.
BTS' oldest member is on a singular mission: to help us enjoy life. And why not? He's certainly holding up his end of the bargain for ARMY and the growing global fandom in his post-military era.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM
As promised, a new BorahaeBTS, looking at #Jin and his happiness revolution. We all are better for the ride. #BTS
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November 16, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Giving a 24 hour notice, new borahaebts.substack.com edition will drop…Focusing on #Jin HAPPY album coming out… #BTS
Borahae BTS | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack
An Army-level view of BTS, OT7 and all the good stuff of our purple universe. Click to read Borahae BTS, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Giving a 24 hour notice, new borahaebts.substack.com edition will drop…Focusing on #Jin HAPPY album coming out… #BTS