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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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This is a photo of the Bund--very famous in Shanghai. As you can see, smog is a real issue here.

Culture Shock

Rachel Palfini March 7, 2014

Many people told me I would experience culture shock when I came to Shanghai, but I did not take any of their comments seriously. Last summer, I lived on the Thailand/Burma border doing volunteer work...

Beauty and the Beholder, Part Two

Hillary Smith March 5, 2014

I'm going to pick up where I left off in my last post: Discussion of Differing Perceptions of Beauty, Part Two. Last week, I wrote about the evolution of societal perception of the perfect female figure....

My jasmine flower tea with dumplings.

Old Town (南市) Shanghai

Rachel Palfini March 1, 2014

Today was my first day in Shanghai without CIEE orientation activities, so with my trusty Lonely Planet guidebook in hand, I headed for Old Town Shanghai. There are 11 districts in Shanghai and Old Town...

White’s Failure to Medal Leads to Changing of the Guard in the Halfpipe Event

Dylan Snyder February 27, 2014
When Shaun White failed to medal at the Sochi Olympics, it was a historic first. It would be naïve to think that the Winter X Games hadn’t had a profound effect on the Winter Olympics and White was one of the biggest reasons for that.

Beauty and the Beholder

Hillary Smith February 25, 2014
It has always fascinated me how certain types of female bodies have gone in and out of fashion throughout history. It’s like bodies are fashion trends, and we can just cast off the old and adopt the new when we notice a new body we like better.

“Mi Col Ha-Olam”: A Month in Ulpan

Serena Runyan February 23, 2014

It's become exceptionally beautiful and warm in Jerusalem the past few days, so as the weather changes and the academic semester begin, its become time to reflect on my month in Ulpan and shift to a new...

All packed…and we aren’t leaving for the airport right now?!

Rachel Palfini February 21, 2014

I (and the rest of my family for that matter) am notorious for waiting till the last minute to pack for a trip. I spent 2 months in Thailand this past summer and did not start packing until 6 hours before...

Did Big 12 Let Marcus Smart Off Hook?

Dylan Snyder February 20, 2014
On February 9th against Texas Tech, Marcus Smart crossed one of the last lines in all of sports. He interacted with a heckling fan, more specifically entering the stands and physically engaging him. For his actions he was suspended for only 3 games.

Rethinking Gender Roles

Hillary Smith February 18, 2014
What if gender roles were reversed?
A surprising maturity in The Lego Movie

A surprising maturity in “The Lego Movie”

Nathan Fisher February 13, 2014
When the closing credits of the Lego Movie ended, I was exhausted from laughing, and I probably enjoyed the movie more than the kids.

Is That a Person Or Is That Photoshop?

Hillary Smith February 12, 2014
Discussing the photo editing of women's bodies in the media.
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