Feminist writing: not just for women
by Marlena Chertock, September 7, 2010 It’s the new f-word, some say. But feminism shouldn’t be a negative word. Sylvia Plath wasn’t afraid […]
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Marlena is a digital storyteller and poetry editor at District Lit. Her first poetry book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is available from Bottlecap Press.
Pedaling to California
Elon senior designs ‘green’ tricycle to raise awareness and help schools in Sri Lanka by Marlena Chertock, September 3, 2010 The mountains of […]
Read moreMoving in ahead of the game
Early student arrivals prepare campus for incoming class by Marlena Chertock, August 27, 2010 Smith Hall is empty, except one lone, early resident: […]
Read moreInterviewing Across the Globe
A talk with an Indian journalist by Marlena Chertock “Challenges come, face them as they come; that’s the way it is.” Shaili […]
Read moreThe Courage to Create
One artist’s “Leap Into the Void” by Marlena Chertock “The dominant invades the entire picture, as it were,” the famous painter said. […]
Read moreListening Intently: Transcribing 3 African journalists’ interviews for IWMF
The IWMF asked me to transcribe three videos that IWMF Deputy Director Kathleen Currie had taken earlier this year in Africa. She […]
Read moreSigns of Success
Participants share their achievements one year after 2009 U.S. Leadership Institute by Marlena Chertock 2009 U.S. Leadership Institute participant Melodie Warner. Photo […]
Read moreEat and be merry, according to this traveling food truck
by Marlena Chertock I love trying new food. Middle Eastern, Mexican, El Salvadorean, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Greek, Indian, and other types. The new tastes, aromas, […]
Read moreOPINION: PR attempt by BP
Marlena Chertock After the oil spill on April 20 BP had their reputation to look after. A cover-up or public relations stunt […]
Read moreCultivating Leadership, Honoring Courage, Pioneering Change
A DC non-profit pushes the status of women in the media by Marlena Chertock This summer I’m interning with the International Women’s Media […]
Read moreStrumming songs of hope
by Marlena Chertock Photo by Marlena Chertock. On May 8 Ben Kweller, 28, sang to a packed Lighthouse at Elon University. He […]
Read moreBeautiful Sites of Israel
by Marlena Chertock During the summer of 2007, I traveled to Israel. This was my sixth visit to the country. My summer […]
Read moreA State Park Close to Home
by Marlena Chertock Turkey Point Lighhouse. Photo by Marlena Chertock. The warm breeze rustled the tall grasses. A group of hikers gathered […]
Read moreDocumenting four babies and culture
by Marlena Chertock Exclamations of “aww” and “so cute” filled the air on May 27 as eight women watched the new movie […]
Read moreFood from nearby
Students and community members tour local sustainable farms All photos by Professor Anthony Crider. by Marlena Chertock, April 27, 2010 In November, an […]
Read morePhone Applications: Made by students
Computing class programs applications for new technology Graphic by Sarah Costello. by Marlena Chertock, April 20, 2010 Don’t forget lunch at noon. At […]
Read moreNo need to ask ‘Where’s Waldo’
Senior communications student creates his own version by Marlena Chertock, April 13, 2010 Waldo has been found. He is a quirky, fun-loving guy […]
Read more“Creating magic” through directing and teaching
Performing arts professor honored with William S. Long award by Marlena Chertock, April 13, 2010 A high-pitched voice flows out under the door […]
Read morePulitzer Prize winning journalist encourages social activism
by Marlena Chertock, April 12, 2010 America is considered the land of equal opportunity. But in reality, chances are not always evenly spread […]
Read moreGoing barefoot for a cause
Shoe company hosts day to spread awareness of children without shoes by Marlena Chertock, April 6, 2010 Untie those shoelaces, unzip those zippers […]
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