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The Junkformation Age: The Internet Is Making Us Lazy

August 13, 2010

Is the abundance of information available to us thanks to the internet a valuable addition to our lives or is it making us lazy? Are we entering an era where laziness and “buzz worthy” data rules the day, versus critical thinking and scholarly debate? For example, I can sit at my desk, and rather than [...]

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Ignore Your Alumni and They Will Go Away

June 22, 2010

I was pretty darn excited when I got a scholarship offer to attend the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), and even more excited when I made the life changing decision to actually go there versus the safer route of a liberal arts college with a strong studio arts program (my anticipated course of action). Once [...]

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Don’t Let Fear Prevent Progress

May 19, 2010

Do you hide at home because you are afraid if you step outside someone will mug you? Do you avoid public places in fear of falling victim to a random crime? Do you lower your eyes and walk quickly past strangers in hopes they will not see you, and not verbally attack you? If you [...]

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