Rebecca Dean

@rmdean.bsky.social

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Anthropologist (archaeology, biological anth, ecology). Director of Assessment and Data Analytics. Former Michigan diaspora now home but missing Minnesota. UMich grad working at MSU. Never speaks for MSU.

An orange tabby named Aphrodite curled up on a light blue sheet.
Screenshot of the current air quality for East Lansing, Michigan, showing that we are in the hazardous or highest level of pollutants.
Information about an indigenous living community at Michigan State University. It is for all undergraduate, majors and minor and located in Hubbard Hall. If you are interested in more information, there is a QR code on the poster. Also, there is a phone number. 517-432-1769. Or email at PASS.StudentAffairs@msu.edu
A screenshot of google maps showing the train bridge over Pennsylvania Ave in Lansing, MI, labeled with the name "Penny the Truck Eating Bridge"
Screenshot from https://britmonkey.com/2020s-political-compass/ showing I am closest in my political views to Zohran Mamdani
The text of the poem "Differences of Opinion" by Wendy Cope He tells her that the earth is flat He knows the facts, and that is that. In altercations fierce and long She tries her best to prove him wrong. But he has learned to argue well. He calls her arguments unsound And often asks her not to yell. She cannot win. He stands his ground. The planet goes on being round.
Early Morning Love Poem Duvet, you are so groovet, I’d like to stay under you all of Tuesdet. Brian Bilston
A hand with bright purple nails on a black skirt
Map of Michigan counties showing their school vaccination waiver rates. Waivers are higher in very conservative areas, particularly the MAGA/militia parts of the state. Also some lower income areas.
A text about maptap scores. I got a 927. 16yo got a 977.
A very fat orange cat sitting in a very small box. It’s staring at the person taking the photo. The box is sitting on a red rug. There is furniture behind.
Blooming lilacs. Heady smell not included
Lindsey Graham's classic Tweet: "If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed...and we will deserve it."
The banks of the Red Cedar with water all the way to the sidewalk. There are partially submerged trees in the middle ground. In the back is a bridge.
A cute cartoon bunny is speaking over a walkie-talkie. The speech bubble says WTF, over.
The red Cedar river at the very top of its banks. Trees can be seen partially submerged in the foreground. In the middle are two very happy Canada geese.
A very tightly balled up orange cat.
A large orange tabby curled up in my lap.
A sign-waving crowd with the capital building behind. One sign reads “what kind of world are we leaving behind for Keith Richards”
Tweet from Senator Patty Murray that reads "If you are a married woman that changed your last name, student that moved away to college, senior & lifelong voter with mobility issues, Republicans' SAVE Act will make it HARDER and more EXPENSIVE for you to vote.
A screenshot of the podcast the Ezra Klein show, with the episode entitled what Trump didn’t know about Iran.
Man smoking in the dark. The caption says “The truth is, these aren’t very bright guys, and things got out of hand.”
The Red Cedar with high water and froth.
A text sent between two people. The first text says “how recently did we have ancestors that actually lived in Ireland?” the response is “1847.” she responded “damn so not very recently.”
Spreadsheet with notes as follows: Meh. Teenage b-grade drama Kinda dull for a plot that involves ghosts, hidden bodies, incest, and a bunch of random creepy shit Same universe as the Oregon prepper mystery. Ending made no damn sense but whatever Worth reading too poorly written even for me Waaaaaaaah There's so little depth it reads more like a plot outline. Not worth reading the rest Still not sure why I'm reading these Mystery about forensic dna. Not bad. Not sure I actually read this Noped the fuck out on page 2 when I realized it was Elon Musk fan fic Honestly, not sure why I'm still reading this. It is so poorly written. However, the story is fun. I got through about half of it. It has some serious potential, but the author is either 12 or an incel or both. The main character is just too unlikeable but also none of it makes sense from a character development perspective Up in the air about reading the next one. Lots of nationalistic stereotypes. Mildly sexist. Decent read but plot jumps around. Having trouble keeping everyone straight. Enjoyable. Didn't realize it was an erotic romance until too late Too much teenage romance not enough actual mystery or interesting puzzles Not bad but I got bored and never finished. Worth reading if you can't find anything else Worth reading but main character is just a D and D manic pixie dream girl. Hoping she gets a personality at some point. Skyrim fan fiction, basically. Plot like a series of d and d campaigns with no overarching plot It really needs a plot beyond she fights random things and gets stronger. OTOH I'm still reading. Meh. Maybe if I'm desperate for a mystery OK, this is actually a surprisingly interesting thought-experiment about inclusive evolution and collective action. Mystery. Poorly written and absolutely nonsensical. Didn't get past the first few chapters