Wisps of sunlight smothered like flames; Swallowed up by hungry mountains. A funny game to play; Silhouettes and shadows vanish. While sight becomes useless, Thought gains its purpose. No light is shed on this mess, So we can finally focus. Momentary troubles like landfills Disappear for the night. Thrills, kills and pills, Disintegrate until dawn. Darkness is … [Read more...] about Sanctuary
Fall 2019: Challenging Perceptions of Light & Dark
Shades of Meaning: Color in Other Cultures
Photo by Milan Loiacono The Maasai tribe drinks cow’s blood mixed with milk for strength and stamina. Junior Angel Thairo said her grandfather would slaughter a cow and drain it upside down for the blood to be mixed with milk in traditional Maasai ceremonies. There were times when this mixture was all the Maasai tribe had to drink. “That’s what red represents —that … [Read more...] about Shades of Meaning: Color in Other Cultures
Stories from the Shade: When Light Hurts
Photo by Milan LoiaconoIn a land of perpetual sunshine, it’s not easy to avoid light. And most don’t want to.But for some, light harms, prompting or worsening conditions like migraines, malignant skin growths or joint pain to such an extent that retreating to darker surroundings is necessary for relief. Senior Veronica Lempert has experienced chronic migraines since … [Read more...] about Stories from the Shade: When Light Hurts
Night Shift and the Science Behind Blue Light
Photo by Milan Loiacono. Modeled by Daniel Lee.For many, it's the first light one sees in the morning and the last light one sees at night. Glowing devices make communication easier and knowledge more accessible. However, using screens for prolonged periods in the evening may cause the decline of cognitive and communicative abilities.In 2015, Bank of America conducted a … [Read more...] about Night Shift and the Science Behind Blue Light
Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
Photo by Milan Loiacono For centuries, color has played an important role in clothing's power to convey political symbols, personal messages and social statuses. Color also represents a collective sentiment in clothing's ability to tell stories, said Juan Marco Torres, a senior and aspiring fashion designer. "Fashion is very powerful; it represents how people look at … [Read more...] about Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
