This academic year, but specifically the spring semester, has me feeling like Winona Ryder at the end of Heathers.

Anyone interested in talking to me about The Handmaid's Tale?

@pwhoffmann.bsky.social guest lectured in both of my media literacy classes this afternoon, and I could not be more grateful!

I also snagged a copy of her book. My students loved chatting about conspiracy theories with her.

My child was in the room when I won a Top Paper award for my research today. Academic parenting is so so so hard, but this was a shining moment.

Getting so excited to present our theorization of jocular misandry at @scmstudies.bsky.social and @cp25atlanta.bsky.social with @camlbrown.bsky.social !! And who's a better subjective of analysis other than Drew Afualo herself?

Life is imperfect bliss right now.

I really couldn’t help myself from going full on musical theatre troll on this scammer.

My cat, Flash Flood, is super excited about our new baby but wants to keep a respectful distance. I caught him basking in the newborn smell in the car seat.

Our son, Carl Joseph Gaul V, is here. There are no words for the love we have for this miracle child.

Oh heck yeah. I’m so excited to bring my research with @camlbrown.bsky.social to @scmstudies.bsky.social in March. Chicago, here we come!

It took me two years to revisit this work after the diss defense, but I feel ready now. It is time.

When your research and your personal life collide.

As a first gen student, I struggled to make it to college, let alone get graduate funding. Now that I’m a professor, I’m working with 10+ undergrads on their applications and funding options.

I’m beyond proud of my students, most from diverse backgrounds themselves, who are doing the thing.

I am here with the assist.