Meredith

Meredith

@mcbryson.bsky.social

childless cat lady, proprietress of Peach Basket Books, Tar Heel

462 followers374 following988 posts

Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

bro they literally invented algebra

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

RFK: "There's five hundred million Arabs in the world. And yet they don't produce science. They don't win the Nobel Prize. They don't win the Fields Prize. They don't win the Wolf Prize. They don't produce literature."

Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

let's goooooo

Bookshop.org@bookshop.org

Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.

Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

I'm picturing Lee Roberts going to like, Marshall or Sparta NC, and.......

Matt Brown@mattbrown.bsky.social

this seems like a good idea I do think the UT system has done a really good job, as far as red-state university systems go, in SELLING higher education and preaching the value of the institution to the entire state. You gotta sell this stuff! www.insidehighered.com/news/admissi...

insidehighered.comUniversity of Tennessee President Tours Rural CollegesThe head of the University of Tennessee System visited 16 rural high schools over two weeks, trying to sell students on the value of a UT education—and fight the perception that a four-year degree isn...
Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

Yuppp

Andy Bechtel@andybechtel.bsky.social

It's odd how my university regularly blasts "alert" messages about thunderstorms. But there were no warnings issued when a man entered a campus building, threatened a gathering of Black students, and fled.

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Jessica Luther
@jessicawluther.com

I’m not interested in men in sports journalism writing or talking about this if they aren’t going to directly address men and misogyny in sports journalism.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

From @theathletic.com: Texas quarterback Arch Manning joked about an AI-altered video circulating on social media that depicted Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, whom the Texas coach wouldn’t let ask a question during a postgame interview.

nyti.msArch Manning addresses Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe interaction, sparks fresh criticismThe brief postgame interview with Rowe did not come up during Sarkisian’s regular Monday news conference.
Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

Nothin could be finer ✨

Tressie McMillan Cottom@tressiemcphd.bsky.social

I’ve either visited or lived in all parts of this country. It is a beautiful place, our ugliness aside. I may be biased but you would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful state, mile for mile, than North Carolina. Why yes I did just drive through the mountains. Why do you ask??

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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃
@angryblacklady.blacksky.app

Replying to @angryblacklady.blacksky.app

In 2016 people revolted against North Carolina bathroom bill. 10 years later and the country is up in arms over 15 athletes and there are Democrats who are insisting that this is a real concern. It is not. I won't pretend that it is. I won't say nice things about people who are pretending that it is

Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

But perhaps even more remarkable than the profusion of accolades and awards was Ms. Parton’s unstinting generosity of spirit — her commitment, born of deep religious convictions and an immense heart, to seeing the humanity in all people. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

nytimes.comDolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 (Gift Article)Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

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Rodger Sherman
@rodger.bsky.social

Congratulations to Mike Lombardi to become the first person in the There Are No Rules Anymore Era of college sports to break the rules

Pablo Torre@pablo.show

BREAKING: In addition to the Mike Lombardi HR matter, the University of North Carolina football team is also being investigated by the College Sports Commission — the entity which handles compliance and enforcement of NCAA and NIL rules.

Meredith
@mcbryson.bsky.social

aaand there it is

Pablo Torre@pablo.show

BREAKING: In addition to the Mike Lombardi HR matter, the University of North Carolina football team is also being investigated by the College Sports Commission — the entity which handles compliance and enforcement of NCAA and NIL rules.