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It turns out it was all a dream: Strange Horizons’ “stories we’ve seen too often”

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1) Person is (metaphorically) at point A, wants to be at point B. Looks at point B, says "I want to be at point B." Walks to point B, encountering no meaningful obstacles or difficulties. The end. (A.k.a. the linear plot.) 2) Creative person is having trouble creating. Writer has writer's block. Painter can't seem …

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When school districts merge

Students warm up in choir, one of the many extracurricular classes offered at Starkville High Photo: Nicole Lewis This story is the second in an ongoing series about the last days of desegregation. STARKVILLE, Miss. — When the news first broke that two neighboring school districts in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi had to consolidate, parents, teachers, …

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Huh.

1) In a randomized double-blind study (n = 127), science faculty from research-intensive universities rated the application materials of a student—who was randomly assigned either a male or female name—for a laboratory manager position. Faculty participants rated the male applicant as significantly more competent and hireable than the (identical) female applicant. These participants also selected …

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First, spend a semester teaching intro comp. Then you can write about the “cushy” life of a college professor.

Gawker is on the story. "Even when school is in session they don't spend too many hours in the classroom. For tenure-track professors, there is some pressure to publish books and articles, but deadlines are few. Working conditions tend to be cozy and civilized and there are minimal travel demands, except perhaps a non-mandatory conference …

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