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For all of my current and former students, wherever you are -- this is how you know it is time to begin class again:


And I will satisfy your curiosity by answering for you one of those "enduring questions" my students always have, year after year:

It's tea.
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  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2020 at 8:24 AM

    The more enduring question is this: Is it black tea or green tea? 🤔☕

    (Assuming black tea???)

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  2. BitziusMarch 23, 2020 at 9:59 AM

    Correct! Black tea it is.

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  3. Ethan Y.March 23, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    I am going to be honest, I thought you were drinking coffee the whole time. In fact, this maybe the first time I've witnessed a professor drinking coffee in the morning (I don't remember well who else drink tea when I was a Freshman or Sophomore).

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  4. BitziusApril 1, 2020 at 6:58 AM

    There is a first time for everything!

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