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


Profile of a Bridgeport Hero: Firefighter Jamel Small
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
Randy Laist
Nov 93 min read


Iyaba Inspires UB Students with Message of Creativity and Empowerment
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
Randy Laist
Nov 92 min read


Music and Emotion: Final Part (Music and You)
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,...
Randy Laist
Sep 283 min read


Lunch & Learners Question Their Reality
Are you the same person today as you were yesterday? Dr. Timothy Eves, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bridgeport,...
Randy Laist
Sep 262 min read


Music and Emotion: Part Three (The Audience)
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....
Randy Laist
Sep 244 min read


Manyul Im: "Ignorant and Loving It!"
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...
Randy Laist
Sep 222 min read


Meet Carl, UB’s Newest Marsupial Amigo
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...
Randy Laist
Sep 192 min read


Music and Emotion: Part Two (The Composer)
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...
Randy Laist
Sep 185 min read


Two Fathers and Tian: The ELI Experience
By Doug House B.A., M.Div., adjunct professor ELI Professor House, Tianbo Zhang, Fr. Grzegorz Kordek, and ELI instructor K. L. Howling...
Randy Laist
Sep 123 min read


Music and Emotion: Part One
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...
Randy Laist
Sep 84 min read
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