Is horror the most disrespected genre?
Source: BBC
Every movie genre includes thoughtful, well-made films and cheap, awful ones. So why do some reviewers assume that most horror movies are trash?
Opinion
Top 10 skills children learn from the arts
Source: The Washington Post
The arts don’t just allow you to express yourself and earn applause. Read about some of the many other benefits of creating and performing.
Revolutionary Moments in Law Enforcement
Source: The Marshall Project
Robin Washington draws parallels between modern protests and pre-Revolutionary War civil disobedience. Is de-escalation the answer?
‘The Abundance,’ by Annie Dillard
Source: The New York Times
Critic Donovan Hohn profiles the work of nature writer Annie Dillard as he reviews her latest book, The Abundance, a curated anthology of her essays.
When it’s good to be bad
Source: Aeon
Historian and writer Cody Delistraty argues that in order to succeed, people need to take a break from their goals occasionally.
Job Application Tips for Teenagers
Source: The Balance Careers
It’s never too soon to start creating a resumé that you can add to as you gain experience with babysitting and volunteer work. Get more tips for landing that first part-time job from a career expert.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Source: The New York Times
Charles Brockden Brown’s Wieland is considered the first American horror novel. Read what one modern-day reviewer thinks of its twists and turns.
A Conversation With Native Americans on Race
Source: The New York Times
Only when we listen to a racial perspective different than ours can we deepen our understanding of others’ experiences. Watch as Native Americans share their views and struggles pertaining to their race.
New Study Says We Could Be Alone in the Universe
Source: Mental Floss
Are humans the only intelligent lifeforms in the universe or have aliens remained undiscovered due to limited data sets? This article presents both sides of a question that many find impossible to answer: Are we alone?
Commonality Vs. Common Ground—What’s the Difference?
Source: Psychology Today
Psychologist Kathy Cramer offers advice on how to have a conversation with someone who has a differing viewpoint.