The Polysynthetic Language Whisperer

Van Hinson Rivas 6/12/25 Van Hinson Rivas 6/12/25

The Polysynthetic Language Whisperer

A little about mentors, linguists, and the people who make a difference.

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Savannah Needs a Crash Course in Optimality Theory

Van Hinson Rivas 6/11/25 Van Hinson Rivas 6/11/25

Savannah Needs a Crash Course in Optimality Theory

The Grad School Diaries, Chapter II.

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Ain’t No Party Like a Usage-Based Party

Van Hinson Rivas 5/20/25 Van Hinson Rivas 5/20/25

Ain’t No Party Like a Usage-Based Party

The Grad School Diaries, Chapter I.

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But I Always Stand Up

Van Hinson Rivas 7/24/24 Van Hinson Rivas 7/24/24

But I Always Stand Up

Meditations, contemplations, and all the language in the world.

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Goodnight, Thesaurus

Van Hinson Rivas 11/9/23 Van Hinson Rivas 11/9/23

Goodnight, Thesaurus

An update on my graduate school quest.

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