Connecting With Nature Boosts Creativity and Health
Source: National Geographic
In this Q&A, author Richard Louv talks about the importance of people’s exposure to nature.
Culture & Society
Male Aggression: Why are men more violent?
Source: Psychology Today
This article explains that biological and evolutionary factors play a major role in male aggression.
A War of Words
Source: The New York Times
Dartmouth College professor Colleen Glenney Boggs discusses the impact of literature on the Civil War.
Pont des Arts love locks removed after Parisians lose affection for eyesore
Source: The Guardian
Paris may be popularly considered the City of Love, but its residents have had enough of one expression of it: Tons of padlocks attached to bridges over the Seine River symbolizing romantic commitment have become an ugly safety hazard.
Three Clergymen, Three Faiths, One Relationship
Source: The New York Times
Religious differences don’t have to be either glossed over or insurmountable, as three “interfaith amigos” demonstrate in discussions across the country.
Saudi Arabia elects up to 17 female councilors in historic election
Source: The Guardian
Women in Saudi Arabia must be accompanied by a male chaperone anytime they leave the house and must be covered from head to toe; however, they recently gained the right to vote and run for municipal council seats. Read about this small step toward liberty.
‘This is a civil rights movement that needs to have its due’: 25 years after the ADA
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
The Americans with Disabilities Act helped remove many obstacles, but as with any civil rights movement, there’s still a lot of progress to be made.
The Fairy Tales That Predate Christianity
Source: The Atlantic
Could the tale of Little Red Riding Hood be more than 2,000 years old? Find out about its evolution and the 58 different versions related to this familiar tale.
Egypt’s Oldest Known Art Identified, Is 15,000 Years Old
Source: National Geographic News
Thousands of years ago, rock paintings and etchings were the way to make your voice heard. This article proves the message is still being heard today.
How to Find an Internship You’ll Value
Source: Big Future
It’s a good idea to start thinking about internships while at high school. What are the benefits and how might they benefit a college course?