Change your brain
How many times have you been told that you can do whatever you set your mind to?
Though cliché, this statement is true. Neuroplasticity is a phenomenon that scientists and neurologists have been studying for years. Neuro means brain. Plasticity means change. The neural networks...
Halloween Boo-Bash was a Boo-ming good time
As we walked up the stairs entering the Market Square Atrium, music and shouting could be heard from partygoers bopping around to the beat.
A light show dazzled guests with skulls, pumpkins, fake webs, and students in creative costumes adorning the atrium for a night...
Musical contrast of American and German music during World War II
Music plays an important role during wartime.
The reason for this is that music can instill a certain “spirit” within soldiers and civilians. This spirit serves both to motivate and to provide therapy during times when they need it most. It is not surprising then...
Should you become a vegetarian?
Netflix’s new documentary has many people questioning whether or not they should modify their diet to take advantage of all the health-supporting benefits that come along with eating a plant-based diet.
While vegetarianism and veganism certainly boast a plethora of health benefits, are the diets...
With the sounds of music: An interview with the Lorenzo Society
The bow of a cello reverberates on its strings. The higher voice of a violin joins in the melody, and the sound of a live-string quartet echoes across the cafeteria.
As the last note hangs in the air, students lift their heads from their lunch....
The Holdovers: Alexander Payne’s latest film proves why comedy-dramas are still very much a thing
Movies about boarding schools tend to be hit or miss.
Some are quite good at depicting the painful steps of adolescence while juggling school work and extracurricular activities. Others tend to fall into cliche territory with sappy romances that may or may not work out....