Purls of Wisdom
Ann Hood’s new anthology “Knitting Purls” helps explain why knitting is so often the life sport of the literary set: Novels and Norwegian mittens require hours of sitzfleisch, and provide proof that small amounts are cumulative…
Easing anxiety, one ear rub at a time
This is Kevin, the most popular first year on Macalester’s campus this fall–and the only one with four legs. He’s the lead dog in a feature story I just reported (intro below) about the rising rates of anxiety among college students, and the new...
Location, Location, Location
Buyer’s remorse with one silver lining.
Energy Matters
The power of conserving energy, for the latest issue of I.Q.
Your Tough Questions Answered
Mac profs talked me through everything from melting glaciers and frozen conflicts, to drought-stricken crops and the high cost of higher ed for this feature in the summer issue of Macalester Today.