words – The Heights

The Power of a Luxurious Lexicon

Pat Connell • September 3, 2024

Actions speak louder than words. There is no debate. A hug means more than a, “I’m here with you,” and a salute means more than a, “I respectfully acknowledge you.” With this firm belief, a lot of people ask me why I even bother to be an English major.

The Imperfect Perfection of Journaling

Makayla Hickey • April 15, 2023

Journaling, once the pressure of perfection was off, came with a sense of security—nobody would have the ability to judge my thoughts.

Anna Thumbenina

TU/TD • April 24, 2016

There's a storm coming. A storm of thumbs.

The Truth Within Language

MG Wilson • March 2, 2016

"I want my words to reflect my perspective and for other people to understand my words as I mean them. And I worry that that just isn’t possible."

Mason Jars and the Lost Hours

TU/TD • February 21, 2016

A list that has nothing to do with squirrels.

Pulling Back The Veil On Language

William Flautt • April 9, 2015

What meaning is loaded onto specific words? What kind of meaning should we pay attention to? What kind of meaning do we have to learn to ignore?

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