Tag: ooligan press

  • Why I’m Annoyed by the Alumni Countdown

    Why I’m Annoyed by the Alumni Countdown

     By Kellie Doherty There is a sign on the alumni building on campus that went up on March 5 declaring “100 Days Until You Are An Alumni.” It’s been steadily counting down since then. I get it. It’s supposed to portray the happiness and excitement of graduation. It’s supposed to get the students pumped about…

  • Why I Went to LA Last Weekend

    Why I Went to LA Last Weekend

     By Kellie Doherty Last February I wrote about Write to Publish 2016 and how it was an awesome networking opportunity. Let me tell you a secret: Write to Publish is a tiny conference. Adorably small, actually. How do I know this? Because last weekend I went to the conference connected to the Association of Writers…

  • Avoiding My Public Speaking Freak Out

    Avoiding My Public Speaking Freak Out

     By: Kellie Doherty The Write to Publish 2016 conference is two weeks away, and I’m starting to freak out for many reasons. One reason is, as a co-manager, I get to give the closing remarks. Yes, public speaking makes me tense. I’m in good company; public speaking is feared even more than death. It’s also…