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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

Late bloomer or not — mum’s the word

Scott Warnock, January 25, 2014

My daughter, light of my life, just missed the honor roll once. One half-grade better,…

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movies

The desolation of dumb Smaug

Scott Warnock, January 13, 2014

It’s just a movie. It’s just a movie. It’s just a movie. I repeated the…

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ends & odd

Santa Claus coming to town no more

Scott Warnock, December 17, 2013

Caution: The Santa-belief unblemished may find spoilers below. The other night, while we were at…

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education

“Psst – this will help you with the Common Core”

Scott Warnock, December 6, 2013December 6, 2013

A couple weeks ago I was in Boston at the conference of the National Council…

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games

Your kid should play D&D

Scott Warnock, November 21, 2013

I’m sure you know this already, but Dungeons & Dragons is coming out soon in…

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sports

Lessons from an Olympian: Moderation, managing expectations

Scott Warnock, November 6, 2013

Last Saturday I went to an all-day wrestling coaching clinic. (How about that for a…

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education

The Homework Club

Scott Warnock, October 23, 2013

I’m surprised by how many kids, sometimes little kids, have told me some version of…

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sports

Are youth sports to blame for slide in U.S. education?

Scott Warnock, October 9, 2013

My favorite magazine, The Atlantic, ran a piece this month connecting the U.S. school sports…

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