The Phenomenon of Scromping

by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17

Scromp (v) – succumbing oneself to the act of devouring I know, I know. Scromp isn’t actually a real word. But growing up, my friends and I used it constantly. We didn’t even have to explain it to each other. The way you emphasize the word—by really adding texture to...

Thinking in the Present: Mafia & Habitat for Humanity

by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17

I open my eyes and cringe as I try to adjust to the light. Another one’s been murdered… As I gaze around at the circle of players, I search for that guilty murderous look. Someone’s been murdered and someone did it. But who? Accusations begin filling...