Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Math has never been my favorite subject, but something about it continues to fascinate me. Growing up, I didn’t quite hate math classes or consider myself afraid of them, but I experienced a level of frustration that I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Math Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating
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Just torturing confessions out of poetry
I remember when I was first introduced to “real” poetry. I was a sophomore in high school. My lit teacher handed me a piece of paper with a few lines of words on it. She stood in front of the class and said, “All right, just analyze the poem.” It was called “Singapore” by Mary Oliver, and I was at an utter loss. I’d never heard of … [Read more...] about Just torturing confessions out of poetry
Soccer to set world ablaze
Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series assessing the 2014 World Cup On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the … [Read more...] about Soccer to set world ablaze
The other side of the soccer ball
Art by Sacha Irick Editor's note: this is part two of our series assessing the 2014 World Cup draw On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the grand … [Read more...] about The other side of the soccer ball