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Joanne C. Gerstner

@joannecgerstner.bsky.social

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Sports author, professor, speaker, word architect. joannecgerstner.com 👸 joannecgerstner.substack.com 👩🏼‍🏫 Michigan State Sports Journalism 👩‍🎓 Medill, Oakland U. 💜 🐈‍⬛, travel, 🌸, BTS, 📚. #Borahae 💻joannecgerstner.com

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Oh hai! Been locked out of this space…but cracked the code! ✌️👋

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

My substack newsletter, Open Court, turns four this week. Time to celebrate, and thank you for the support. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

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Happy 4th birthday to the little engine known as Open Court!

Yes, this ish started around this time in July 2021. It feels like the whole world has changed, and yet, our corner of the world stands tall. Because of you.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

If things seem dark, watch the last #BTS live and things will seem lighter. open.substack.com/pub/borahaeb...

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I have my confirmations: the Tannies are back and my sleep cycles are shot

Sure, they are physically back, freed from the military. But it wasn't until last night that I saw it for real: our lovable talented goofballs are in the building. And my sleep...it is what it is.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

One of my favorite photos, which always makes me smile, is from when I met Pope Francis. May he rest well. He was a good man who cared a lot about people. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

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Why a photo of Pope Francis always makes me smile

Well, it's more than a photo, it's proof that something crazy really did happen in 2022. Francis invited me to his place, I came, and the rest is history.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

IFYKYK. #hobisweetdreamslive.

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This is peak #BTS. Six million online globally to watch Hobi sleep. No notes. Question: what are the staffers doing in the studio while he is conked out?

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We’ve come a long way, tons more progress to be made…but we need to be vigilant for those who want to take away Title IX. A new Open Court. #ngwsd #sports open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Let's not take it for granted.

We know having women and girls in sports has produced amazing benefits across the board in society since Title IX passed in 1972. But our progress may be threatened.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

She tore it up next level.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

making legal street art for school is fun!

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

New Open Court: Goodbye Mr. Baseball. Bob Uecker was a true original, a good guy and a lifelong lover of baseball. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

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Rest in Peace, Mr. Baseball

Bob Uecker, aka the face and voice of the Milwaukee Brewers my entire lifetime, died today. Which leads to a small tale from my secret sportswriter vault.

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God @thegodshow.com · 10/01/2025

Last time the U.S. invaded Canada, the White House ended up burned down. Don’t mistake politeness for passivity, you hoser.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

A new Open Court: hola #Barcelona and being open to fun adventures. There is a big world to see, make time for it… open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

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Open Court Road Edition: Twinkling lights, snowy mountains and all the good things in Barcelona

The second-to-last road trip of 2024 was a great adventure, with three countries and a lot of jamon, Cava, churros, Gaudi, manchego and vamos.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Barcelona: undefeated for Christmas lights bus tours.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

New Open Court drops today, fresh to your inbox? Not a free subscriber yet! go to joannecgerstner.substack.com and take care of things! 🌈

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Open Court | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack

The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life. Click to read Open Court, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Coming soon, new BorahaeBTS and Open Court on my substack: joannecgerstner.substack.com Writin’ factory is open!

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Open Court | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack

The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life. Click to read Open Court, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I am excited to go see Kim Namjoon’s documentary tomorrow. Those who have seen #RPWP, do I need to bring tissues for tears? #BTS

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two young men making a heart shape with their hands while wearing ear buds

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Oh hai snow.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

It is true I am a noted enthusiast of Christmas lights. Ours were set up and turned on a week ago. And already visited the biggest display in the state, and enjoyed every second of it. Go lights go.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

At the #DTW airport, waiting for somebody, and the people watching is prime. Have seen: a big cooler with casseroles (the person said so) allegedly going carry-on; a dog in a sweater with lights on it; and 4 toddlers in meltdown mode. Safe travel, y’all

people arriving the day before Thanksgiving at baggage claim.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

As promised, a new Open Court about...social media. And yeah @bsky.app, your ears may be burning a little. joannecgerstner.substack.com/p/social-med...

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Social media, death not an option game: stay, go, lurk or deny. We're all caught in the in-between of Facebook, X, TikTok and the rest's realities...

The cool kids are ditching X (aka Twitter), after burning down Facebook years ago. Is Bluesky really the droids we are (not) seeking?

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

New Open Court, coming tomorrow on… yep, social media changing away from X….

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bart simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a green background and says goodbye now

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Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Marta appreciation hour open…

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

As promised, a new BorahaeBTS, looking at #Jin and his happiness revolution. We all are better for the ride. #BTS open.substack.com/pub/borahaeb...

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Jin is leading the happiness revolution all by himself.

BTS' oldest member is on a singular mission: to help us enjoy life. And why not? He's certainly holding up his end of the bargain for ARMY and the growing global fandom in his post-military era.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

up early, worth it all. #Jin #BTS

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Giving a 24 hour notice, new borahaebts.substack.com edition will drop…Focusing on #Jin HAPPY album coming out… #BTS

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Borahae BTS | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack

An Army-level view of BTS, OT7 and all the good stuff of our purple universe. Click to read Borahae BTS, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hey world, may try out this space for a while.

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Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 09/08/2023

CNN Projection: Ohio voters reject effort that would make it harder to amend state constitution www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/politics/ohi…

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 13/07/2023

My #BTS book report is done, and ready to share with the class. There were a lot of things to like, and also, some things I wish had been done differently. [borahaebts.substack.com/p/the-truth…

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The truth untold

Yeah, we knew this was getting heavy, but we needed to hear it from them. The BTS Beyond the Story book review.

Joanne C. Gerstner @joannecgerstner.bsky.social · 04/07/2023

Hello kids. It me. Let the party begin. 👋👋👸