Jack Bauer Interrogates Santa Claus

Hat tip: librarymistress

Cover Up the Naked Truth

From a student essay:

"In the novel The Return of Martin Guerre, Bertrande de Rols marries Martin Guerre. During the initial years of their marriage, the couple's union has been 'bewitched,' and therefore, they are unable to bare children."

Why Won't Jesus Give Us a Sign?

From a student paper:

". . . Europeans made careful revisions of their culture. One example was the de-Judeaizing of the Christianity and bible. Jesus was portrayed not as semiotic, but as Aryan."

Postcards From the Edge: Hampshire Secrets Revealed

Hampedia recently added an entry for the "Postcard Project," an outcome of an experiential education course intended to create an art installation in which community members communicate their feelings about the college on anonymous postcards:

Decorate the reverse side of this postcard and share a secret, revelation, or statement about your experience of and feelings about HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE. It's anonymous, so anything goes!

There's some interesting and just plain strange stuff there. And to my even greater surprise, I showed up in one of the cards. Go figure. Never a dull moment here.

The Process (words, just words?)

Snapshots from a faculty discussion:

First faculty member: I'd just like to harp on that [sic] for a bit.
. . . .
Moderator (a short time later): I'd like to call your attention to the time. It's getting late, and we ask that you keep your comments brief, so that everyone has a chance to speak and we can get through our business.

Second faculty member: Okay, I have three questions.

Water Rights

One student to another, during class:

What are you, a llama? You just sprayed water on me!