Yay !, the students prematurely said, by Lucas J. Mather “I’m going to give you an option on today’s quiz,” the professor said as he wrote the quiz question down on the board at the beginning of class. “Option A,” he wrote next to the quiz question . “Excuse me,” a student said . “You… Read more »
Ooh, I love compliments, by Lucas J. Mather Professor, I have a compliment for you ! Ooh, I love compliments. Thank you so much. I haven’t given it to you yet. Oh, well, spare no time. I just, like, think that you’re like, really, like clear and stuff. I was able to understand you like… Read more »
A Dialogue About What That Means, by Lucas J. MatherContext: at a University. Hey prof, I’m a little frustrated. Is “little” an adverb or an adjective? Huh? uh, ad…jective. And is “frustrated” an adjective? Recall, adjectives modify or describe a person, place, or thing. Uh, yeah. Adjective. So, you’re saying you’re a little, frustrated *man*?… Read more »
[Yes, This Really Happened]. Professor: Is the Confederate flag racist? Students: yah Professor: Follow up question: Is it a fact that racism is wrong? Students: No Professor: Do you guys lean more Democrat or Republican? Students: Definitely more Democrat. Professor: Shocker. Where’s my glycerin tablets. — after a moment — [Homely student raises her hand]… Read more »
Lost Angeles Community College (LACCD) at a Lost Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)By Lucas J. Mather Everybody have a good weekend?, the professor axed the high school kids in their first college class in the science room of their public campus. Noo, yes, naw, it was boring , I had fun professor , came the… Read more »
A Reflection I think Christians should stay out of politics, she said firmly. We should be peacemakers. But peacemaking is a political position, I noted . So which is it? “Stay” out or go in and make peace ? Uh, well. Hmmm. I’d also note that “staying” out implies you’re already out, and not in.… Read more »
A Constitutional Classroom at California State University by Lucas J. Mather Let’s get back into the Marriage Equality lecture here picking up from last week, the professor said. So what do you notice about these dictionaries?, the professor axed. They all have the “man-woman” definition of marriage in them, the student said. [It was quiet].… Read more »
It’s Grammatically Awkward By Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The reason I never say “arm teachers”: “Arm teachers” as misleading as “car teachers” is for letting1 teachers drive their own car to work, at their own expense, after they’ve been minimally trained and licensed by the state, again, at their own expense. All school districts car… Read more »
Talking About Abortion in Ventura County, California (Moorpark College) By Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. Professor, I can stump you. The professor yawned, took a sip of coffee, and said, okay, if that’s what you want to do. You’re pro-life. And I get that. But can you name even a single law that regulates what a… Read more »
Student: Professor, RU 4 traditional marriage? [Professor drops huge dictionary on student’s desk. It makes a loud , boisterous thud !] [Professor smiles. ] Prof: Please turn to the “T”s , look up “traditional marriage.” Student: ok. [Students smile.] [This takes a while. The professor is patient. The student is not used to turning pages… Read more »