Campaign Attack Ads: An American Tradition?
July 31, 2008 on 8:15 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffJohn Geer, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University argues in his book, In Defense of Negativity, that campaign attack ads are often the most focused and productive — and they actually help the democratic process.
Are Special Effects Becoming Less Special?
July 31, 2008 on 7:50 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffWhile the special effects in movies like The Matrix and Transformers caused more than a few jaws to drop, Peter Hartlaub, a film reviewer for The San Francisco Chronicle, wonders whether studios have gone too far. He says movies have become an "all-you-can-eat buffet" and action scenes now "feel like an assault."
Implicit Attitude Tests Reveal Buried Bias
July 31, 2008 on 7:40 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffA new series of psychological tests aims to reveal whether people who explicitly say they are not prejudiced actually harbor subconscious biases. Guests discuss implicit stereotypes and the way they affect our behavior — and how we can "reprogram" ourselves.
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My Summers At ‘Fat Camp’
July 31, 2008 on 6:27 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffWhen author Stephanie Klein was a chubby middle-schooler, all the boys called her "Moose." After a consultation with the local nutritionist (aka "the fat doctor") Klein was sent to weight-loss camp, where she spent her summers with other teenagers struggling to slim down.
Families Scramble As College Loans Fall Short
July 30, 2008 on 9:53 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments OffThe Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority has announced that it will stop lending out private student loans. Paul Basken, a senior reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education, explains what this move could mean for the future of student loan programs.
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