Articles written by Travis Prinzi
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Portus 2008 Review: An Eyewitness Account of a Harry Potter Conference
Category: Literary Events/Celebrities
Though the final Harry Potter book is published, J.K. Rowling's fan base is still going strong, as evidenced by Portus 2008, a conference held in Dallas, TX, July 10-13. more...
Harry Potter in the Classroom: What the J.K. Rowling's Boy Wizard Teaches Readers about Education
Category: Teacher Tips/Training (general)
The Harry Potter stories, set in the regular rhythm of Hogwarts school, contains commentary on education that might help teachers reach kids. more...
Category: Literary Events/Celebrities
Sheryll Townsend of Harry Potter for Grownups has been involved in Potter conferences since 2004. She and friends of hers wanted the books taken seriously as literature. more...
Harry Potter Conferences: J.K. Rowling's Books Inspire Major Academic Conventions
Category: Literary Culture (general)
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels are not just cute, interesting stories for kids. They are inspiring significant academic discussion at large conferences. more...
Pro Church Calendar: Five Reasons Churches Should Follow the Christian Year
Category: Protestantism (general)
It's not a matter of whether to follow a calendar. All churches follow a calendar. The question is, which one to follow? Here are five reasons to follow the church year. more...
Overview of the Christian Calendar: Understanding the Major Observances in the Church Year
Category: Protestantism (general)
What is the Christian Calendar, and how does one follow it? This is a quick summary of the major dates of the Christian year. more...
Category: US Elections
Ron Paul is energizing a revolutionary libertarian takeover of the Republican Party, but his supporters still need a presidential candidate. Bob Barr is their answer. more...
US Republicans Against John McCain: McCain's Nomination Marks the End of GOP Involvement for Many
Category: US Elections
Somehow, John McCain manages to make almost every wing of the Republican Party upset. more...
Biblical Creation Is a True Myth: Genesis 1-3 Is Meaning-Shaping Mythology, Not a Science Text
Category: Bible Studies
Genesis 1-3, the story of creation, is not about debates over science and evolution. It is a grand, meaning-making mythology, defining and shaping human life. more...
Bob Barr Rejects Racist Donations: The 2008 Libertarian Nominee Does what Ron Paul Would Not
Category: Race & Politics
Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists. more...
Obama's Faith-Based Charity Plan: The Controversy Over Government Support of Religious Initiatives
Category: American Affairs (general)
Barack Obama has pledged to continue faith-based initiatives, renewing debate over the relationship between government and religion in the U.S. more...
Is Racism Over?: How Racial Inequity Remains, Despite the Absence of Outright Bigotry
Category: Race & History
Bigotry, or prejudice, is no longer socially acceptable, even if it still exists in some corners of the U.S. But somehow, racial inequality still exists. Why? more...
Portus 2008 Harry Potter Symposium: An Interview with a Staff Member of a Major Fandom Conference
Category: Literary Events/Celebrities
Aziza Aba Butain is the Chair of Public Relations for Portus 2008: A Harry Potter Symposium. She took time to answer some questions about the upcoming conference. more...
Meaningful Literacy Learning: It's Not Just Reading and Writing Skills
Category: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship
Reframing the concept of literacy as changing social participation can help both teachers and students in creating a meaningful and effective learning environment. more...
The Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty: The Libertarian Republican's Ongoing Work for Freedom
Category: American Affairs (general)
Ron Paul knew he wouldn't get the Republican presidential nomination, but that was never his main goal. He's fighting for widespread libertarian influence and victory. more...
The Harry Potter Prequel: An Analysis of J.K. Rowling's 800-Word Story for Charity
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter prequel, a very short story about James Potter and Sirius Black as teenagers, has touches of her quirky humor and brilliant storytelling. more...
Category: Educational Issues (general)
Fred and George Weasley are high school drop-outs, but they are more magically talented and more successful than the Ministry-trained educator who sought to stop them. more...
J.K. Rowling's Harvard Speech: The Harry Potter Author on the Power of Failure and Imagination
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was not only a powerful message to graduates - it touched on the reason we love imaginative literature like Harry Potter. more...
Paleo-orthodox Protestants: Thomas C. Oden's Theology as a Way Toward Christian Unity
Category: Protestantism (general)
Thomas C. Oden calls on Christians to listen to classical Christian theology, and this has potential to be a doorway to Christian unity around the essentials. more...
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