During the weeklong Election Day, The New York Times electoral map was permanently open as a tab on my computer. I stared and … [Read more...] about OFF THE WALL: Red, Blue & Purple: The Visuality of the Electoral Map
OFF THE WALL: A Conversation on Repatriation at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
I am a museum lover, admittedly. Yet, certain items simply do not belong in museums. Enter repatriation, the process of returning an item, … [Read more...] about OFF THE WALL: A Conversation on Repatriation at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
OFF THE WALL: What’s Hanging?
Art galleries and museums are a sort of hallowed ground for me. There is something so wonderful about the hushed environment and echoey … [Read more...] about OFF THE WALL: What’s Hanging?
OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile
The photograph of Ai Weiwei dropping a Han Dynasty urn is my computer background, mainly for aesthetic reasons. I find the black and white … [Read more...] about OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: The Best Advice Is To Take no Advice
When I told people I was writing an advice column this summer, most laughed, and, honestly, I laughed, too. Somehow, I convinced my editors … [Read more...] about UNSOLICITED ADVICE: The Best Advice Is To Take no Advice
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Accomplish Your Goals by Baking Cookies
I have a very specific ritual when I bake at home. I wear my long overalls that make me look like a farmer and my fuzzy socks that slide on … [Read more...] about UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Accomplish Your Goals by Baking Cookies
UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Do What Scares You
Last year, my roommate bought a book that sat unread on our cluttered shelf. It’s one of those self-help books, “Do What Feels Good: … [Read more...] about UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Do What Scares You
Mental Health Clubs, Resources Address Stress Culture
Clubs on campus can be sources of friendship, academic growth, professional connections and party invites, but they can also be a stressful … [Read more...] about Mental Health Clubs, Resources Address Stress Culture
Eclectic Food Culture Entices Diners Across the District
Food served out of a truck. Bottomless mimosas before noon. Innovative ethnic cuisine. Kitchens bursting with creativity. These scenarios … [Read more...] about Eclectic Food Culture Entices Diners Across the District
Made in America Thrills Fans Despite Weak Moments
Over Labor Day weekend, the streets of Philadelphia flooded with what seemed like a sea of teenage girls in red tank tops and boys in … [Read more...] about Made in America Thrills Fans Despite Weak Moments
