Undertaking Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus means tackling a fractured narrative following Powell and his titular men on boats down the Grand Canyon. The story finds itself divided into sections of land and river, where the latter becomes focused more on physicality and staging than dialogue or character interaction. The play is no outstanding work of narrative, with a … [Read more...] about Men on Boats
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Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
Biscoff. Belgian Spice Cookies. Dutch Windmill Cookies. Spekulatious. Speculoos. Dutch Speculaas Koekjes (cookies) have been adapted and renamed numerous times throughout history, but none are quite as good as the originals. These spicy cookies embody the warm and comforting feelings we seek out during those cold winter months and are part of cultural traditions that have roots … [Read more...] about Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
The term witch-hunt has been used throughout history to describe events in America. It has even been recently used to describe the Me Too Movement. However, there are many misconceptions about the Salem Witch Trials. Women suspected of being witches were not burned at the stake nor were they were tied up and thrown into lakes to see if they would sink or float. The mania over … [Read more...] about The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
A Jury of “Our Peers”
The idea of “a jury of one’s peers” is an interesting concept. According to the 6th Amendment, all citizens have a constitutional right to a trial by jury, with an impartial jury. All defendants also have a guaranteed right to a “jury of one’s peers.” This is presumed to mean a diverse jury, one that represents the population. However, there are no guidelines or regulations for … [Read more...] about A Jury of “Our Peers”