On Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, schools in New Delhi, India will be physically closed for a week from Monday as severe air pollution blankets the city, the chief minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, announced during a press conference after he held an emergency meeting to address the pollution crisis, – […]
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, studies have revealed that recidivism rates are reduced by 43-percent for incarcerated people who have received postsecondary education. Given that 95-percent of incarcerated people return home, postsecondary education programs amplify their likelihood of obtaining employment and pursuing life outside of prison. Eastern University’s Prison Education Program (PEP) has
Marathons can be a challenging, but not impossible, endeavor for anyone willing to put the pedal to the metal and challenge themselves. Apparently, being a human is also no longer a restriction placed on the nationally acclaimed race. On Nov. 7, Wrinkle the emotional support duck became the first duck to run in the New
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to Longwood Gardens during the opening of the Christmas season. Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square, PA. According to the Longwood Garden webpage, the garden is a botanical garden that consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows. I was in
A Trip to Longwood Gardens: A depiction of the Christmas wonderland experience. Read Post »
I first met Dan Dombrowski when I was offered an interview through his representatives during the promotional rounds for a film called “The Estate.” The first thing I noticed about Dan was how open he was. I was supposed to have a short window with him, maybe 15 minutes, and we ended up talking for
Birdwatching is a common pastime among outdoorsy folks, from older individuals to young aviary enthusiasts. If you’re like me, you love to bring your binoculars on a hike and spot some birds when you hear their chirps. This art form/pastime takes much skill, patience and effort but much beauty results from it. Birdwatching takes some
The Art of Birdwatching: What it takes to find your favorite feathered friends. Read Post »
In high school, my school organized caroling just after finals. We’d gather in the school’s courtyard, bundled up in scarves and gloves, as the music teacher passed out binders full of traditional carols like “Silent Night” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” We’d walk up and down the neighborhood by the school, ringing doorbells and
With todays technology and social media, we are constantly being exposed to a multitude of varying opinions and viewpoints on a day to day basis. These can include topics such as racism, political viewpoints, gender inequality, etc. Issues like these can receive a lot of mixed reactions from people. Some groups of may praise an
Being Offended is Okay: Sharing why having diverse opinions is good rather than bad. Read Post »
A few weeks ago I watched David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man.” I am not sure what I think of David Lynch. Up until then, I hadn’t seen any of his movies, but the first word that comes to mind is lunatic. I think anyone who has read anything about his film “Eraserhead” is forced to
Movie Spotlight: “The Elephant Man”: A reflection on David Lynch’s classic film. Read Post »
As we go into finals seasons, it’s time to perfect those studying habits. It’s all about finding what works best for you and effectively planning out your methods of studying. Keep reading to discover some of the studying myths to avoid as well as some effective practices to implement. You may be thoroughly surprised to
Debunking Study Myths: Not every studying tip you’ve heard will actually pay off. Read Post »
