Sigma Tau Delta @ FAU

Sigma Tau Delta is an International English Honor Society. We host book clubs, service projects, and field trips to literary events! This organization is not just another line on your CV- we are a community of English scholars at both the undergraduate and graduate levels who have come together because of our love of literature and our desire to foster an appreciation for the beauty of the written word.

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We want to wish the happiest of birthdays to our chapter president, arrows-and-fairytales! Hope you have the most wonderful day ever!! 

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We're looking for some new blogs to follow. Like/reblog if you post about of the following:

books

English major problems

Sigma Tau Delta (or any other English honor society)

authors

poetry

creative writing

MA/MFA programs

Literary canon

bookish things

prose

thoughts about literature, books, etc.

literary quotes

quotes

university/college student problems

Even if you don’t, if you follow us (trust us, we're pretty cool) and we’ll follow you right back.

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Congratulations to all of our new members who were inducted last night! We are so excited to have you!

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I want her to be free to express herself. I want her to have meaningful, emotional relationships with other women. I want her to be weak sometimes. I want her to be strong in a way that isn’t about physical dominance or power. I want her to be who she is. (x)

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Frightening Fables

Happy October! In honor of this spooky month we decided to share a list of literature that is sure to put you in the mood for Halloween! 

  The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 

The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe 

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Lenore by Edgar Allan Poe

All Hallows' Eve by Charles Williams

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

The Shining by Stephen King

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders

The Bell Witch by Brent Monahan

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Halloween by Robert Burns

Haunted Houses by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti

The Apparition by John Donne

The Ghost Has No Home by Jeff Clark

Haunted Seas by Cale Young Rice

Mr. Macklin’s Jack O’Lantern by David McCord

All Souls’ Night, 1917 by Hortense King Flexner

Halloween by Arthur Peterson

All Hallows Night by Lizette Woodworth Reese

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 

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30 Days of Halloween Literature

"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

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My problem is that I fall in love with words, rather than actions.

I fall in love with ideas and thoughts, instead of reality.

And it will be the death of me.

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Best tweet I’ve seen all day

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*sigh* The life and times of an English lit major

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DESIGN: The Coffee-Making Alarm Clock

We need this because reasons. This one’s for the coffee drinkers amongst you - British designer Joshua Renouf has come up with a coffee making alarm clock which can wake you up with a fresh cup of joe.

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Reblogging this until someone buys it for me.

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The perfect gift for the start of a new year

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Hoot hoot, bookworms!

The FAU - Sigma Tau Delta blog is finally up and running! In celebration we will follow everyone who reblogs/likes this post.

If you post about:

books

English major problems

Sigma Tau Delta (or any other English honor society)

authors

poetry

creative writing

MA/MFA programs

Literary canon

bookish things

prose

thoughts about literature, books, etc.

Even if you don't, follow us and we'll follow you right back.

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Waiting for syllabi to be posted and/or emailed for the upcoming semester

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The life of an English major

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HARRY POTTER HISTORY MEME: two historical events [2/2] → The Founding of Hogwarts

Hogwarts was founded around 990 A.D. by two wizards and two witches: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. The four were widely described as being the most brilliant witches and wizards of the time.

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The Great Gatsby + ideal cast

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Meet the Officers!

Gabby: Gabby can be easily described as dedicated, sweet, and friendly. Her ability to create a welcoming environment in a new setting should not be overlooked in regards to her overall charm. Her amazing listening skills, not to mention her quirky sense of humor make anybody feel at ease. She is always down to discuss literature, film, or the general events of the day with anybody who will listen to her lively opinions, and it is these opinions which bring people out of their shells and allow them to hold a discussion free of judgement. Aside from her ability to develop a friendship with anybody, she is a spectacular leader and well equipped with the skills of compromise and delegation. In this sense, she doesn't allow anybody to feel undervalued or left out. Her confidence and drive compel her to make the best of any situation, whether good or bad, and showcase her relentless friendship. 

Greta: Greta can lighten any mood with her cheerful attitude. She is wonderfully dedicated to Sigma Tau Delta and has already put so much into it. If you ever need someone to cheer you on, Greta’s your girl. She has an unwavering faith in people; a faith that often inspires them to continue on despite the circumstances. There’s no frowning or brooding around Greta—her exuberance won’t allow it. She is always willing to get involved and lend a hand, through leadership or through volunteering.. She is supportive of the people and groups around her whenever they need her. She is sweet and funny and you can’t help but enjoy being around her. She is always kind and a strong right-hand woman to our president. Her thoughts are always towards her goals beyond this “provincial life” and with her quiet determination she is bound to accomplish that and much more.

 Rachel: Rachel is someone who can make any situation a fun one. She is happy, kind, and has a great sense of humor, which she openly shares with those around her. She loves to read and write, and has a talent for coming up with great ideas, one of the many things that make her a vital part of our team. One of the best ways to describe her is well-rounded. She is the kind of person whose hobbies, skills, and diverse personality traits constantly surprise those getting to know her. She is a bookworm and an academic, but she is also a member of a sorority on campus, and has superhero knitting powers that allow her to make amazing 3D works of art. When she isn't doing any of the aforementioned activities, you can find her line dancing, racing obstacle courses, and doing yoga. She has the rare and valuable ability to be her own person and radiates positivity in all that she does. 

Danielle: Danielle is a force of nature. She is the one you want by your side in the trenches. She is witty and sarcastic. Things are calm and then WHAM! she hits you with her knowledge. Although you may not know it, she is one of the smartest girls around. One of her greatest strengths is the ability to move between groups—she’s just as comfortable discussing Harry Potter as she is talking about Sunday night football. Her dedication to projects continues to astound me. For as long as I’ve known her, she has had her studies focused on Faulkner. And while she may not always like her chosen path, she never flinches, strays, or gives up. She has all the confidence of a diva, all the intelligence of a doctoral student, all the sarcasm of a snarky side-kick, and most importantly—she has all the qualities of an amazing friend. Danielle is a bad ass Disney princess who nature rebels against because they just can't handle her awesomeness!