Carrie Lorig

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‘Cinco de Mifflin’ criticism does not address real racism in America

Having read the recent letter sent by Badgers Against Racism to The Daily Cardinal, I feel it is necessary to stand against unfounded and inappropriate accusations of racism. Furthermore, by calling the term “Cinco de Mifflin” racist, Badgers Against Racism is implying the students who thought of the phrase are racists themselves. To me, this is extremely inappropriate and unfair.

Democrat proposes change to Senate quorum rules for fiscal bills

A clear-cut case of conservation?

As a group of conservationists takes drastic measures to clear the invasive species choking Lakeshore Path, some community members wonder if the solution is worse than the problem.'

Inspiration does not come in the form of theme parks

\Truth be told, there is a lot of silliness in the world. Some of it makes me laugh and some of it keeps me, and Charles Dickens, from sleeping soundly,"" writes Carrie in her last lit column.'

‘So it goes’ again, Carrie’s tribute to Vonnegut

Since I've started this column, I've never focused my 500 words, give or take, on one author or one book. I've always wanted to emphasize that literature isn't fragmented for me. It doesn't stop when I get to the end, press together the cover and the back for a few moments, absorbing, celebratin og, digesting and mourning before I shut off the light. Writing is the world's constant conversation, and it's a noise that is as comforting and constant in my head as traffic. It's a six cup a day habit for me because I need to think about life that seriously and love it and do something about it.  

The plus side of judging by a book cover

\I'm sorry, I have to confess that sometimes, I am judging you by the cover of your book,"" writes Carrie Lorig.'

Want to learn how to read a challenging book? It’s as simple as baking pie

When it comes to famous objects of high culture and human achievement, like the Mona Lisa or the Colosseum, we accept that knowledge and recognition of their images sometimes comes at an unavoidable distance. We may not quite understand the magnitude of the pyramids unless we are standing directly next to them, preferably while accompanied by a camel.  

Political literature a campaigning trend

\Now the latest trends in presidential political strategy are calling for candidates to pull stints as authors before embarking down the campaign trail,"" writes Carrie Lorig. '

Fergie Ferg has got nothing on e.e. cummings when it comes to love and sex

One of contemporary pop culture's favorite pastimes is pushing the limits of ‘shock value' when it comes to sex and sexual innuendo. Today, unfortunately, addressing sexuality is not usually associated with making your momma proud, but making her cringe, and probably call your aunt/local religious official sobbing inconsolably.  

Recent film sheds light on the life of Peter Rabbit author, Beatrix Potter

In this week's Conceal and Carrie, Carrie Lorig praises the respect Beatrix Potter is finally receiving from Hollywood.'