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The Myth of the Academic Summer Break (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)

Summer has officially become a time to catch up on writing, editing, reviewing, hiring, upskilling, compliance, and all the administrative work that you kept putting off throughout the year. Is the idea of “summer break” just a lie we tell ourselves?

  • By Roohi Ghosh
  • Jul 24, 2025
  • 2 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Picnic Awareness: Lightning and Watermelons Do Not Mix

A public service announcement about the dangers of picnics in thunderstorms.

  • By David Crotty
  • Jun 27, 2025
  • 3 Comments
  • Time To Read: < 1 min

Off for the US Holiday — Wishing You A Constructive Summer

We are off for the Memorial Day holiday, traditionally marking the beginning of summer.

  • By David Crotty
  • May 23, 2025
  • 0 Comments
  • Time To Read: < 1 min

Out of Office — Summer Begins

We’re off for Memorial Day. Please allow Shonen Knife to get your summer started.

  • By David Crotty
  • May 29, 2023
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  • Time To Read: < 1 min

Gone Fishing: Back in a Week

It’s been a crazy busy Spring for all at The Scholarly Kitchen and we’re taking a much needed week off.

  • By David Crotty
  • Jun 9, 2014
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  • Time To Read: < 1 min

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