Last week, Professor Kristen Collisen bumped into Stefania Wu, a student from her Jane Austen Literature Seminar, in Wild Willie’s Adult Novelty Shop–an online retail establishment in Second Life. “I thought that looked like you, Dr. Collisen!” messaged Stefania. “How cool to see you online. I highly recommend that warming gel you’re looking at. Strawberry [...]

Counseling services across the country have seen a spike in client numbers as supervisory staff at universities wrap up their hiring for the 2009-10 academic year. “During interviews, everything is perfect,” sighed Linmouth University director of housing Alphonse Ruggles. “When candidates ask me about my leadership style, I know I’m the most visionary and supportive [...]