Steve’s Scribbles

To PSAT or Not to PSAT

To PSAT or Not to PSAT

Though this question probably won’t have the same quoteability of Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be,” it is a question that many of us will be answering in the months ahead. I was asked that question by a colleague last week in planning for the fall, and they were...

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The Seasons of College Emotions

The Seasons of College Emotions

It feels like spring is always filled with so much of an emotional reset for people. From the darkness and short days of winter, the weather gets warmer, the days longer, baseball returns, and people start to get a little happier. Even in our field for those of us at...

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Goodbye Home Brewed Coffee

For the first time in writing this blog, I come to you from my school site. We’re not all back yet, not even close, but steps are being taken. Up to 28% of our students will be on our campus for the last two months of the school year, most teachers and staff members...

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Summer Melt & Goodbye Daft Punk

When I ask you to think of summer, a normal summer, the range of thoughts from those reading this will vary widely.  Several of you have year round jobs, whether as independent counselors or on the college side, and if your office doesn’t have good air conditioning,...

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I’m Ready for a Town Hall

As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Dec. 19, 2010 is one of the fondest dates in team history to look back upon. Playing a late season game against the New York Giants with first place on the line, the Eagles trailed 31-10 with just under eight minutes to go. What followed...

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DEFCON 2

DEFCON 2

Steve's Scribbles are written by Steve Hanson.  Steve’s scribbles are musings, life lessons, insightful work, or venting of...

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