#millsaps

[molten222]

millsaps college unjustly punishes professor james bowley and by extension all of his students for cancelling a single class with just three students the day after the american election results. this action is a waste of knowledge, tuition, and time, and it is a gross overreaction

this sets a precedent for free speech on college campuses. what if this had happened to one of your professors?

[uwmspeccoll]

Steamy Saturday

" . . . without the society of women, homosexual practices are likely to be evident. . . ."

"Now Van moved into the masculine world of politics . . . where he learned that the price of power was a surrender to lust in all forms."

"Van was almost a senator when Jeff seduced him. . . and then blackmailed his career . . . and his manhood."

Senator Swish by Aaron Thomas (misspelled Arron on the cover), published in 1968 by adult-book publisher William Hamling's Phenix Publishing/Greenleaf Classics in San Diego as part of its Companion Book series, has a plot line where the main character goes beyond binary choice and learns to accept his bisexuality.

The story line is a little complicated, but here's a synopsis: Van is a successful L.A. lawyer tapped to run for senator. His girlfriend Jennifer works in the fashion industry and is off on assignment for a couple of weeks. While she's gone, her college-student brother Jeff shows up, and Van soon learns that Jeff is gay, which upsets him greatly. Nevertheless, Jeff manages to seduce Van, and while he's conflicted about his sexuality, Van certainly enjoys his time with Jeff. Still, if this affair came out, it would jeopardize his run for senator, and then of course there's Jennifer. Van decides to get Jeff an apartment so he can be with Jennifer and have her brother on the side. Yeah, that'll work out great; problem solved.

Jennifer eventually returns and Van tells her that her brother has returned from college. Jennifer is confused and proves to him that her brother is still in Ohio at college. Plot twist! Jeff is not who he says he is! Turns out, this rather elaborate ruse by ersatz-Jeff was just a complicated (and not very believable) frame to blackmail Van! Oh no! But, Jennifer and Van turn the tables on counterfeit-Jeff (how? No spoiler here!), and Jennifer, while hurt by the affair that almost ruined their lives, forgives Van because, after all, she works in the fashion industry and understands the queer world where men can "go both ways." Oh, lucky Van! They agree to marry, and presumably live happily ever after. We never do learn whether Van becomes a senator, however.

We don't have any information on the author Aaron Thomas, although the name is used as author for quite a number of gay pulp novels, but we do know that the cover art (apparently trying to appeal to multiple sexual orientations?) is by noted artist and illustrator Darrel Millsap (1931-2012).

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[blackmensuited]

[nofatclips]

Keep on Growing by Nicki Bluhm [Free Download/Name Your Price on BandCamp]

[saudaddi]

I recently learned that a beloved professor of religious studies at my undergrad was suspended, possibly fired at this point, for sending the following email the day after the November election:

SUBJECT: no class today

BODY: need time to mourn and process this racist fascist country

From the petition that circulated to reinstate him: "It has come to the attention of alumni that Dr. Bowley has been banned from campus, prohibited from using his school email, barred from speaking with students, and had his study abroad trip for this winter canceled. Reportedly, these actions are a response to Dr. Bowley sending a message of support to these students. Concerned alumni strongly urge the full reinstatement of Dr. Bowley to his regular duties, given his invaluable contributions to Millsaps College."

Bowley sponsored the Jewish Cultural Organization at Millsaps, a group that was the first introduction to Jewish culture and religious practices that many Southern student had, including myself. It's heartbreaking to see a college that claims to support free thought punish a valued member of the community simply for encouraging self-care.

Please consider contacting the college to express your support academic freedom and condemn actions taken against Bowley.

You can contact President Neville - frank.neville@millsaps.edu

You can contact Interim Provost Rolph - rolphsc@millsaps.edu

The office of the president can be reached at 601.974.1001

[hotmonkeelove]

Millsaps College Hates Free Speech - How My College is Betraying Academi...

[cattailhighway]

@haveyarnwilltravel tagged me to list 10 songs by 10 different artists and then tag 10 people to do the same

1. Achilles Come Down - Gang of Youths

2. Nose on the Grindstone - Tyler Childers

3. Last Train to Nowhere - Ghost Hounds

4. Heaven Sent - Parker Millsap

5. Caroline - Colter Wall

6. Good Lord Lorrie - Turnpike Troubadours

7. Stranger - The Devil Makes Three

8. Life Ain't Fair & The World Is Mean - Sturgill Simpson

9. Van Gogh - Pony Bradshaw

10. Danger and Dread - Brown Bird

Tagging @avian-misdemeanors @mllychen @warrenkoles @muyuumu @darkbluesky96 @crowleys-dark-sunglasses @ordersmallerbreeto

@ihavenoideahowtodream @catboy-kakashi @cheesierthanprovolone

[fundieshaderoom]

Fundies on the Trump Assassination (Part 3)

[fundieinfoplace]

Breaking News: Baby Millsap #5 is here

Tannan and her husband Mitchell welcomed their 5th child Haven Claire on June 10th of 2024. Baby joins siblings Charles, Zoey, Elise and Olivia

[labyrinthphanlivingafacade]

parker millsap in his communist era thanks to yours truly

[compo67]

I got tickets to see Parker Millsap in February!!! AHHHHHHHH! MUCH EXCITE.

[gideonthefirst]

the worst thing about all of this is that the parker millsap album’s not even going to be any good

[thetrickstersdaughter]

// I’m gonna take you to my house on the Styx

On a long black train going clackety-click

I’m beggin’ like Cerberus I’m beggin’ like this

Im beggin’ 🐶🐶🐶 //

[normalbrothers]

arthur shelby ass song

[purposefully-lost]

We could turn this house into a pyre

A funeral for all our old desires

A little spark

The engine starts

The spinning of the tires

Maybe we just need a little fire