America’s obesity problem is hardly breaking news. In a 2012 study conducted by State of Obesity, 34.9% of American adults were considered obese or morbidly obese. Regardless of a person’s individual health status, all Americans are thoroughly invested in the health of the nation. The Center of Disease Control research estimates that the national medical care costs of obesity … [Read more...] about Personal Training Ain’t So Personal by Josephine Kihiu
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It’s Not Over Until the Fat Lady Speaks: Formant Variation in Operatic Singing and Speech
Some, but still very little, study has been done in the way of examining the differences between singing and speech. What can be distinguished very clearly by the ear becomes more problematic when examined by spectrogram. When examining trained classical singers, a few clear differences arise, such as the presence of the so-called “singer’s formant” and … [Read more...] about It’s Not Over Until the Fat Lady Speaks: Formant Variation in Operatic Singing and Speech
The Sharing Economy: Incredible Growth
The world of technology has greatly changed the ways in which we share as a world. The slashing of costs in regards to information sharing has opened up new opportunities in the market for different businesses. The Sharing Economy is built around a principle of “What’s mine is yours, for a fee”. Companies like Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb have stepped up to fill the major roles in … [Read more...] about The Sharing Economy: Incredible Growth
The Art Behind Stigmatizing Stigma – Neda Salami
It’s family night in a home somewhere in South Africa. As the sun sets, the spotlight slowly brightens. The curtain opens to a woman standing alone, center stage. The audience quiets down as this woman silently demands attention. No words as tears begin to roll down her cheeks, for there are no words to explain all she is feeling. She takes the audience back in time. The … [Read more...] about The Art Behind Stigmatizing Stigma – Neda Salami
Poverty Tourism: From Witnessing Tragedy to Embodying Apathy by Maria V. Ibalio
A ratty pair of sneakers. A pair of bare feet covered in dirt. A cardboard sign with crude Sharpie lettering. A shaking, outstretched hand. A shopping cart full of empty Gatorade bottles and Coke cans. A pile of scraps - metal to be sold, food to be salvaged, cloth to be used as a makeshift bed. A face hidden beneath an unshaven beard. A few ribs poking out beneath … [Read more...] about Poverty Tourism: From Witnessing Tragedy to Embodying Apathy by Maria V. Ibalio