by Megan Rilkoff With the plethora of different news sources and media outlets today – how do you decide where to get your news? Is it on your iPhone, the radio, television, online streaming? The possibilities are endless to stay up to date on stories that are local, national, and global. Although most new stories seem easily digestible, there are many viewpoints, … [Read more...] about Across the Aisle: Boy Scout Controversy
Illustrating the Issues
In 1876, an American man stowed on board a Spanish ship under the guise of a common seaman. His name was William Macy “Boss” Tweed, and he was reigned as the “boss” of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine which held much sway over 19th century New York politics. During his regime, he tripled the city’s bond debt to almost $90 million dollars, paid hundreds of … [Read more...] about Illustrating the Issues
Urban Inventions: Night Rider
Bikes seem to be the key for a healthier, better lifestyle – both for our bodies and our environment. So it is of no surprise that they continue to be at the heart of urban change and reform. While bikes may be a new alternative to avoiding daily rush hour, what about when you need to get home after a long night at work? The Bike Zone invention may be the answer. Bike … [Read more...] about Urban Inventions: Night Rider
Out of the Closet, Into the Comic
Homosexuality is a common theme in Japanese comics aimed at girls and women. One of the most popular girls' comic genres in Japan is “Boys' Love:” stories about love between men written by and for women. However, a rapidly-growing genre called yuri, or “lily” features romance between girls. Scholarship on queer sexuality in these Japanese comics examines the appeal Boys' … [Read more...] about Out of the Closet, Into the Comic
Urban Inventions: Pop-Up HAWSE
In my recent discussion of the several ways of reappropriating public space in cities (see: The Amazing Urban Race), it seems too apt that a recent winner of an international design competition has been recognized for such efforts in improving the lives and community of people in London. Levitt Bernstein was recently declared the winner of the international HOME competition … [Read more...] about Urban Inventions: Pop-Up HAWSE