Wild Knights
The University of Bridgeport's English & Professional Writing Blog

This is what bravery looks like By Janae Small On Sunday, November 1, 2025, at 3:30 PM, I met in person with firefighter Jamel Small to interview him about his career. Jamel was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT. He is 40 years old with two daughters, ages two and twelve. We talked about his passion for helping people and his commitment and dedication to the community he grew up in. When Jamel turned 21, his mother wanted him to consider firefighting as a career. The thought

By Gaby Irias   Iyaba Ibo Mandingo is a writer, painter, poet, actor, playwright, and, as he demonstrated at a recent Necessary Voices event, an inspirational speaker. Iyaba began his talk by playing along with the beautiful, rhythmic sounds of the phenomenal UB Steel, the University of Bridgeport’s steelpan ensemble.  Iyaba, who is originally from Antigua, shared his culture with pride.   Iyaba jams with UB Steel During his talk, which occasionally erupted into moments of sl

Music is intertwined with the human experience. It’s a way that we express ourselves, an extension of our emotions. It’s how we connect,...

Are you the same person today as you were yesterday? Dr. Timothy Eves, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bridgeport,...

By Elias Lopez What would be the point of music if there was no audience? This blog entry focuses on the audience, the people who listen....

Am I living a meaningful life? How do I know if I’m living a meaningful life? How can ignorance be a tool for learning? Attendees at a...

Visitors to UB’s Carlson Hall have noticed a new resident in the second-floor lounge.  It’s Carl!  The Undergrad from Down Under, the UB...

By Elias Lopez Have you ever thought about your emotions and their relation to music? Would you consider music to be a key part of who...

By Doug House B.A., M.Div., adjunct professor ELI Professor House, Tianbo Zhang, Fr. Grzegorz Kordek, and ELI instructor K. L. Howling...

By Elias Lopez Have you ever thought about your emotions and their relation to music? Would you consider music to be a key part of who...