Civil War and Underground Railroad Documentary Project

Everybody knows Bucknell President John Bravman’s house as the elegant brick building on Loomis Street, but many are not aware that the Underground Railroad existed in that very same location decades ago. Cat Jamison ‘24 has worked over the span of 3 years in her time at Bucknell on a documentary to ensure history like this is known, showcasing the central role the people of … Continue reading Civil War and Underground Railroad Documentary Project

Orwell vs. Strunk & White

Although Orwell and Strunk & White have completely different texts with varying content, there can be many comparisons drawn between the two. The content of Orwell’s Politics and the English Language surrounds the bad qualities of writing, and concentrates on the downfall of modern English. It is written in paragraph form with many examples (of good English to modern) interweaved. Orwell cites things like staleness … Continue reading Orwell vs. Strunk & White