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a journal of American culture (or lack thereof)

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When Falls the Coliseum
When Falls the Coliseum

a journal of American culture (or lack thereof)

Author: Scott Warnock

Scott Warnock is a writer and teacher who lives in South Jersey. He is a professor of English at Drexel University, where he is also the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of Arts and Sciences. Father of three and husband of one, Scott is president of a local high school education foundation and spent many years coaching youth sports.
ends & odd

Digitalk and the surprise of summer literacy

Scott Warnock, June 15, 2018

Summer’s here, and the battle against literacy apathy and attrition can be renewed. Now the…

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ends & odd

Is this a good product/service?

Scott Warnock, June 1, 2018

Sometimes, you can find warning signs about that thing you’re about to acquire/do — maybe…

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sports

We have a soccer development system: It’s called high school

Scott Warnock, May 18, 2018August 17, 2025

I’ve marveled at the war that’s been waged on youth sports through our hypercompetitive culture….

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sports

Youth sports parents: This and that

Scott Warnock, April 25, 2018August 17, 2025

My last kid, the erstwhile little guy, my 8th-grader, finished up his youth wrestling career…

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education

What exactly are students doing in school?

Scott Warnock, April 6, 2018August 17, 2025

Gore Vidal once said, “Heroes must see to their own fame. No one else will.”…

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ends & odd

Hiding in plain sight

Scott Warnock, March 26, 2018August 17, 2025

A snow day. Ah, the glory. We’d be out all day, frozen, free. A lot…

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education

Major change? Not really

Scott Warnock, March 3, 2018August 17, 2025

My daughter has hit us with some doozies through the years, so when, recently, during…

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sports

Late-night celebration on Broad Street

Scott Warnock, February 7, 2018August 17, 2025

The Eagles beat the Patriots to win the Super Bowl! I was, like many area…

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