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Sustainable Thanksgiving: Give thanks to the earth this Thanksgiving
By Christian Booz With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, many of us will be returning home to enjoy an amazing home cooked meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy....
Bridging the Gap: Finals week, finals food
It is exhausting to anticipate finals week, because it means you have to begin your projects, prepare presentations, finish group works and study for exams. One...
Bridging the Gap: Titanic and censorship
Director James Cameron’s film Titanic sailed across the Pacific Ocean and met quite a few problems in China’s film market. Titanic was first released in China...
Couch Talk: A Clique Label in Motion Tends to Stay in Motion
Sir Isaac Newton stated in 1687, “Everybody persists in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight forward, except insofar as it is compelled to...
Bridging the Gap: Conversations
Language barriers can create funny stories. If you make new friends who are from non-English speaking countries, remember to avoid using negative questions. As for...
Bridging the Gap: snacks
Recently, I was sitting on a bench before class, feeling exhausted. My best American friend walked by and sat next to me. She was worried: “Do you want some carrots?...
Couch Talk: Understanding our four-legged companions
The similarities between humans and animals are striking. We look back at our ancestors’ journey as hunters and gatherers where we traveled in packs, similar to...
Bridging the Gap: education
Many people outside of the United States think American students live a relaxed life with little homework and pressure. The fact is, education systems are entirely...
Couch Talk: our four-legged friends
Understanding Our Four-Legged Companions By Emily Appleton The similarities between humans and animals are striking. We look back at our ancestors’ journeys as...
Bridging the Gap: Dating
Do you remember your first date? I doubt your teachers interfered and your parents (if you told them), supported you and tried to be positive influences in your...