Nathaniel Nissley is a first-year writing studies major, and he speaks about how his passion for reading has led him to be interested in exploring literature. Allie Sawyer is a sophomore English education major who wants to teach secondary education because she feels that this is a time when high schoolers are beginning to figure out....

Inside Martin Chapel on Thursday evening, the rich voice of Dr. Katherine Bassard spilled wisdom and unusual stories over the attentive audience. Bassard is a recognized expert in African-American Literature and has won numerous awards for her research work in the field, as well as praise for her time as an English professor at Virginia....