about me

My name is Nicolette. I’m a Senior English major and Studio Art minor. I am drawn to stories that engage with points of connection – of unapologetically raw moments of honesty and vulnerability. I savor narratives where seemingly mundane points of time, pivot to form consequential life lessons and experiences, where characters rediscover themselves and how they interact with the world. Engaging in texts lead me to discover things about myself, without feeling as though I would have derived at such a view on my own. I’ve become fascinated with how human connection transcends past words on a page, where the narrator and audience can connect in ways that we are able to interact during human-to-human contact.

I appreciate ways in which artists, including writers, can turn a visceral feeling that we may all share as humans, in one form or another, and translate that into something tangible. I hope to be able to do the same at some point in the future.

From Mineral Spring, NC, a current Senior at Davidson College (2020), as an Africana and English Studies Double Major | During his time at Davidson College, Mr. Norman was awarded the 2018 Duke Endowment Resiliency Grant, and the 2019 Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement Spike! Grant, and launched Project: Token, and Spoken Memory. In 2019, he founded S.I.L.E.N.C.E, a non-profit organization empowering black voices through creative, community narrative projects. The project remains in development as S.I.L.E.N.C.E’s two core programs.

On campus, Mr. Norman engages with the Davidson community as President of the FreeWord Poetry Group, and a brother of the Tau Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He uses spoken word poetry as a platform for community outreach and activism, having competed in international slam poetry contest, i.e. the 2017 Brave New Voices (BNV), 2017 College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI), and the 2018 Australian Poetry Slam (APS), placing as the 2018 Sydney, Slam Champion and New South Wales State Finalist.

Mr. Norman approaches graduation from Davidson College on May 17th, 2020 to continue his scholarly and creative journey into higher education.

Hi! I am Grace Hall, a sophomore at Davidson. I am from the greatest city ever, Nashville, TN. I am a political science major and digital studies minor. I am a member of Connor Eating House and you can frequently find me leading prospective student tours around campus.

Recently I worked as a communications intern on a local political campaign and as a social media marketing intern at a Nashville non-profit organization. I am interested in the rise of social media and how it can be used to make the world a better place. I would really love to be a social entrepreneur or work in the entrepreneurship industry post-Davidson. My other interests include sustainable luxury fashion, luxury fashion consumption, social media, digital marketing, graphic design, and web design. I am at my happiest when wearing heart shaped sunglasses on a beach, or when I am hanging out around my favorite city of all time, Nashville.

My name is Maura, which means “bitter” and “of the sea” in Gaelic. 

“Of a humid, pothole-riddled, and overwhelmingly peach-oriented urban sprawl” would be far more appropriate but the Celts, much to their credit, had no foresight of the American South and her colorful cities. Given the fact that glaciers are currently melting like a box of bomb-pops dropped on an Atlanta sidewalk in the summertime and that “popsicle juices”—southern slang for “sea levels”—are indeed rising, the Celts’ obsession with boats only speaks to their prescience. Out of my name’s two translations, I thus prefer “of the sea” partly as homage to my Celtic ancestors and partly because of the irony of the fact that I cannot swim. I think a lot about the fact that the combinative translation of my name generates images of undesirable aquatic situations such as shipwrecks and riptides as well as cynical fish-tailed mer-people. No one in my family was a fisherman, a pirate, an Olympic swimmer, or has any special ties to the ocean. My maternal grandfather was in the Navy but he just did that to escape from an orphanage (a story for another time). In an effort to decipher the coded message of my name, I asked my mother, the least bitter and most terrestrial woman in the world, why she named me Maura. 

“It’s sophisticated,” she said. 

Escalators are sophisticated. 

The Dewey Decimal system is sophisticated. 

A semicolon is sophisticated.

But nothing is as sophisticated as sliced bread. 

Sliced bread is the end-all and be-all of sophistication—“It’s the best thing since sliced bread!”

Disappointed by my mother’s rationale and the sudden, transformative pressure to become a loaf of sliced bread, I considered abruptly changing the conversation topic to mermaids as a way to gently introduce the oceanic connotation of my name. I stopped myself short. One of my favorite things about my mother is that up until her thirties she believed that seahorses were fictious creatures relegated to Disney screenplays and the pages of children’s picture books. The most phenomenal thing about this phenomenon is that my mother grew up in Huntington Beach, California. She is from a beach. And my father, who is from San Antonio, Texas—i.e. arid, land-locked ranch in the desert—was the one to break the news to her that seahorses are in fact real. Seahorses and mermaids aren’t the same thing, but they are physically comparable. So, not wanting to trigger “that damned seahorse thing,” (my father’s words, not my mine) I kept my mouth shut, accepted my name’s allusion to sophistication, and repressed my aquatic inklings.

My subdomain: https://mauratangum.com/DigitalDesign/

I was given this post’s title as a name, but – while I like it – I have trouble remembering that people use it to refer to me. I’ve never been confident about language’s ability to represent reality, preferring art and analysis that explores how communication produces incomplete truths or obscures reality altogether.

I am interested in narrative art that transcends the novel form. Among my favorite attempts are the collaborative horror project The SCP Wiki, Andrew Hussie’s sprawling webcomic Homestuck, and Mark Danielewski’s parody of academic criticism and postmodern Gothic horror The House of Leaves. My favorite is James Joyce’s Ulysses, a dense block of sensory and psychic experience that I encountered when I needed it most.

I enjoy media that zigzags in tone and reception. Contested victory interests me more than uncritical acclaim. So, here’s to complicating each other’s perspectives this semester, and hopefully yielding a few contested victories.

Hello! My name is Liz and welcome to the working website for my projects for an English seminar focused on Digital Design and Digital Humanities. 

A little about me: I am a student, avid social media user, and community advocate from Bozeman, Montana who uses she/her or they/their pronouns. My family is extremely important to me and a large part of my identity is being the oldest sister to three younger siblings and the proud daughter of a single mother. Currently, I am pursuing my undergraduate degree in English (you guessed it!) with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Davidson College in North Carolina. Thinking critically about modern communication and media, creating queer-affirming spaces, and stumbling my way through practicing transformative justice principles are all central to who I am and where I am hoping to go.

I am excited to learn more about digital scholarship, website layout, and computational criticism while thinking critically about accessibility across the web and within in my own scholarly work. 

I’m Amelia, a 21 year old senior at Davidson College with a psychology major. I’m originally from Massachusetts, outside of Boston. I love traveling and spending time around friends and other people. I am passionate about drug policy, harm reduction and working to end the drug war. I have spent a lot of time in undergrad doing research in, learning about and working/interning in positions that have taught me so much about this complex issue. When I am not in class, I spend time working as a personal care assistant for patients with autism. Throughout my experiences in these jobs I have learned a lot about and developed a passion for advocacy and access to resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

I am also really passionate about personal finance. I think it is extremely important that personal finance is accessible so individuals can be empowered financially and economically. I am also super interested in marketing, social media and user experience research and design. There are many things I would love to do later in life because there are so many things I am curious and passionate about. I know that someday down the road I will explore psychology and public health more. I also know for sure that my ultimate goal and dream in life is to start a business eventually. For now, after graduation, I want to step into the corporate world and find a job in marketing. I have seen first hand how much social media platforms such as youtube have grown as I have grown up and am really interested in finding out how far we can make these platforms go.

This is my my subdomain link: ameliatwisseng406.ameliatwiss1.com

As a senior at Davidson College, I have studied English and Art History. I currently live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but recently moved from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have interests in the Arts, Business, and Community Development. I hope to become involved in the small business and nonprofit world. I have experience working with non-profits through various volunteering opportunities in community development, education and health care. I have also worked with small businesses in occupations ranging from customer service to social media marketing.

Through my studies, I have grown fascinated by the workings of human expression and behavior. I believe that business provides the potential for individuals to positively effect those around them and themselves. Business shapes our interactions in such a profound way.

 Another way of interaction is through art. I find it interesting how artistic forms replicate an individual and how it interacts and shapes a community and a society. The power of art to encompass a zeitgeist and the human condition can express ways in which we can be human together.

Yet, another important aspect of these interests in the Arts and Business is how to utilize these forms to empower others.

Hello! My name is Chloe Eater and I am a Senior English major at Davidson College. When I am not doing homework in the library, you can find me with my cheerleading teammates at the basketball games or on-call for an EMT shift at the Davidson Fire Department. In my free time, I enjoy being with family and friends, taking walks around town or going to the gym for a quick workout sesh.

At the moment, I am applying for graduate school programs in biomedical science. Eventually, I hope to attend dental school and open my own practice. While studying abroad in Zambia this past summer, I saw a need for health care of many kinds but noticed that dental hygiene was an area overlooked. Given the opportunity to meet my career goals, it is important to me that I give back to my community.

Thanks for reading!

Please follow me on my digital design journey here.

Hello!

My name is Marion Comi-Morog, but friends make up a bunch of silly names for me: Mar, Murn, Super Mario-n Galaxy. I’m a junior Psychology major (maybe Communications minor) who’s mainly involved in the performing arts on campus, from Gamut to Chorale and Blu to beatboxing for a cappella. Last semester, however, I studied abroad in Copenhagen where my primary interest was in staying at every hostel in Europe.

When I was in Denmark, I took classes in Marketing and decided that it would be my next direction after college. Ultimately, my dream is to live on Sanibel island in Florida, connecting products to consumers at a marketing agency. My short term dream is for Liverpool to go undefeated this season.

https://english406.marioncm.com/

My name is Annelise, and I am a sophomore Arab Studies major at Davidson College. I’m from DC where I live with my parents, four younger siblings, dog, cat, and three chickens. It’s a full house! Some of my favorite activities are ones I and my siblings do together, such as hiking, playing games, watercoloring, knitting, and going on road trips.

One of the things that drew me to Davidson was its Arab Studies program. I started learning Arabic in eighth grade, and I knew it was something I would pursue in college and beyond. I am specifically interested in Arabic children’s stories and refugee narratives, and I hope to research those topics in some capacity. Although I do not know what direction this interest will take me, I enjoy my studies and am excited to keep learning!

You can find my website for Digital Designs using this link.

Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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Hello! My name is Sam Browning, and I am a sophomore with an intended English major and Digital Studies minor at Davidson College. In my spare time, I sing with the Davidson Generals all male a cappella group and in the shower, and I play a lot of Spikeball. I have also recently become interested in rock climbing and love spending time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Furthermore, I am a very talented artist (see my self portrait below).

On a more serious note, I’m currently most interested in teaching after college. There are a few teachers throughout my schooling that have had a real impact on the person I’ve become, and I want to have a chance to make that impact on others, and to make education fun and engaging for my students.

If you’re interested, check out my Digital Design site! Thanks for stopping by!

– Sam

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