A student just booked an appointment to discuss picking up journalism as a second major. Excellent choice!

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Equus. Powerful theatre.

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Pict Classic Theatre Romeo and Juliet.

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The Digital-Humanities Bust

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Talk with us about books! English as a minor or second major @setonhilluniversity

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About to DM a journalism class role-playing exercise. Surprises coming!

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