But it IS another reason why I have no regrets about leaving academia: This is the first time that GWU has offered a class devoted specifically to Fat Studies, and its diverse enrollment is an important victory for the subject. Fat Studies scholars say their mission is to promote weight awareness and acceptance among populations of all types. The sociological study of obesity has been creeping into academia for over

A strong finish last week saved me from complete disaster (8/13). Not great but it took sweeping the afternoon, evening, and Monday night games just to get there. So. Here we go: Atlanta over Tampa Bay – YAY Chicago over Buffalo (potential upset alert!) – YAY New England over Cleveland (and another) – X NYJ over Detroit (and another!) – YAY NO over Carolina – YAY Bal over Miami –