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The Denisonian Sept. 17, 2013Community mourns Bookstore Manager: Joe WarmkeBy: Debbie Gillum “Joe’s motto was: We don’t make money, we make friends.” said Lisa Olmstead, General Merchandise Supervisor of the Denison Bookstore. She knew Joe for 16 years. Joe Warmke, the Bookstore and Business Services Manager, passed away on Sept. 7 at age 51.Warmke began… Continue reading Community mourns Bookstore Manager: Joe Warmke

New Denison website raises visibility, targets prospective studentsSept 14 2013Debbie GillumIt’s no secret: Denison has a new website. While it’s a big difference from the previous website, this new site is more dynamic and interactive, with lots of layers and a slick view of events around campus. President Weinberg is enthusiastic about the new site.… Continue reading New Denison website raises visibility, targets prospective students

CURRENT AFFAIRSIn State of the Union, Obama tells of his plan for better preschools for allMonday, March 18th, 2013DEBORAH GILLUMIn President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, he outlined a proposal for the federal government to assist American states in funding preschool programs. He wants to guarantee preschool at age four for all American children, no matter their background.No… Continue reading U.S. President pushes for universal preschool, like Denmark’s

CURRENT AFFAIRSLondon & the UK aren't feeling the recession in the tourism sector, like other countries.Thursday, March 21st, 2013Tourists are still flocking to London as one of the top destinations in Europe, helping the UK economy recover. (Photo: WikiCommons)Like most of Europe, the economy of the United Kingdom was hit by the financial crisis in 2007. Six… Continue reading Tourism fine and dandy in UK, helping economy

Copenhagen bookstores struggle to compete with low-cost grocery storesTuesday, April 30th, 2013Danes are most interested in the cheapest pulp fiction novels, not outdated used books.You enter an ordinary bookshop in Copenhagen. Colorful paperbacks and hardbacks line the narrow shelves. A metal spiral staircase leads up to the second floor where non-fiction books live. Behind the… Continue reading Bookstores Closing Their Shutters

The cost of cutting student stipendsCURRENT AFFAIRSYoung Danes support cuts to educational stipendDEBORAH GILLUMSaturday, February 16th, 2013Students at a Danish University (Photo: by Wikicommons)Currently, the Danish government offers stipends for students enrolled in higher education extending to a sixth year, one year beyond the necessary time. New reforms by the minister for higher education, Morten Østergaard,… Continue reading Cost of Cutting Student Stipends

Doggy bags trying to be man's new best friendCULTUREOrganizations try to convince Danes to ask for doggy bags to help reduce the amount of food wasted.DEBORAH GILLUMSunday, February 24th, 2013The cafe called NOVA, where only once a day customers ask for leftovers. Photo: DebbieAsking for a doggy bag, is not something the Danes are comfortable… Continue reading Doggy bags trying to be man’s new best friend

I wrote this editorial for the Newark Advocate and it ran in print on Friday Aug 17 2012 in the Opinion section.