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The Fashion of the Force: “Star Wars” Costumes on Display

It’s impossible to write about the costumes of the Star Wars series without a rambling opening paragraph about Padmé (a.k.a Queen/Senator Amidala). The oft-debated prequels, are—in my opinion, at least—salvageable by one thing: Padmé. Besides the fact that she’s a peacekeeping galactic senator and very handy in battle, she rules the fashion world in literally every scene (like this one and this one and [...]

By Sarah Dolan|2018-11-02T11:58:06-04:00January 12th, 2017|

Can Art Withstand the Test of Time?

PENTAX Image This past summer, I spent a week cleaning my bedroom in preparation for graduation (and therefore, moving out), and I was dismayed to find that many of my old graphite sketches had faded and smudged over the years. In retrospect, I should have used a fixative spray or stored them in a safer place. Luckily, there are art conservationists [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:47:54-04:00January 10th, 2017|

Lessons and Toddlers and Forests . . . Oh My!

When I reflect on my preschool and kindergarten days, nature and exploration don’t come to mind. In fact, the mental image provoked is quite the opposite. Most of my formative days were spent inside a small classroom, only venturing outside for recess during the times of the year when the weather permitted such adventures. Even then, we could only enjoy the outdoor expanses [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:45:05-04:00January 5th, 2017|

Space is Alive with the Sound of Satellites

I grew up dreaming about stars and spacesuits. One of my favorite astronomical memories (yes, I have several) is of my mother awakening me in the middle of the night so I could see the comet Hale–Bopp streak across the sky at its peak. Given that this extraterrestrial extracurricular activity was one of many, it probably comes as no surprise to learn then that [...]

By Eileen Neary|2018-11-02T11:42:38-04:00January 3rd, 2017|

The Phantom World of Ghostwriters

Legions of nameless writers, churning out manuscripts behind closed doors. Books in bookstores emblazoned in bold letters with the names of literary goliaths receiving credit for works they did not pen. It sounds like a conspiracy theory. But it’s not. Ghostwriters were once invisible forces in the publishing world, but in recent years, the practice of ghostwriting is more forthright than ever. Literary [...]

By Eileen Neary|2018-11-02T11:40:18-04:00December 29th, 2016|

Rock-Paper-Scissors Goes Pro

One of my best friends and I are constantly taking part in the time-honored tradition of using rock-paper-scissors to make decisions. All either of us needs to do is hold up a fist—the universal sign to engage in a game of rock-paper-scissors. Even in the professional world the game is sometimes used to make decisions: In 2005 Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses were [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:35:04-04:00December 22nd, 2016|

Walking on Water: The Power of Art

If you’ve visited an art museum, you are probably familiar with the feeling of silent awe and inspiration provoked by pieces that move you. If such remarkable emotions are elicited by viewing something, imagine the sensations attached to an interactive art installation that immerses you in its full experience. And imagine if this interactive work of art was placed in an exotic setting, [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:38:48-04:00December 20th, 2016|

Wait till THIS Year!

I realize this is the time of year when those of us in winter weather areas should be preparing for snow by pulling out the shovels from the far corners of the garages we never got to cleaning out this past year—although we promised we would. I have to admit, while most are caught up in preparing for winter’s weather and the season’s [...]

By Ken Scherpelz|2018-11-02T11:32:51-04:00December 15th, 2016|

Newborn Knowledge: Is Language Innate?

How did you learn how to speak your first language? Don’t remember? Don’t worry…you shouldn’t! Theories and research about human language acquisition have been abounding for decades—from B. F. Skinner’s idea that we learn language from operant conditioning to Noam Chomsky’s opposition that language is innate. Now, recent studies suggest that humans are actually born with biases in language structure. A team at [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:30:52-04:00December 13th, 2016|

Listen to the Lullaby of London

The next time you sit down to watch a movie, close your eyes and listen. Under all the dialogue and music there’s something else—ambient noise. It could be the sounds of distant traffic for a scene set in a penthouse apartment in downtown Manhattan. Or it could be the light chirping of crickets surrounding characters camping in the woods. Now consider this—if those [...]

By Lori Becker|2018-11-02T11:28:59-04:00December 8th, 2016|
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