In the eyes of nearly every college student, finding something to eat is tantamount to passing classes. In the beginning, everyone aspires to combat freshman fifteen by hitting the gym everyday (free at Queens College for students and faculty!) and eating healthily. Over time, these quixotic goals transform into a more idealistic one of trying […]
Month: October 2013
“Lights, Camera, Astoria!” and “Single Stream” at the Museum of the Moving Image
I love books. I live on books. I relish the smell of paper, and I love the dry, soft feel of the spine of an old book. Tablets are, for me, a sacrilege, and, until recently, I rarely, if ever, … Continue reading →
Midterm Madness
It feels like boulders have been lifted off of my shoulders (rhyme intentional) now that I’ve completed my midterms. Do you know that feeling? Oh right. For many of you unfortunate souls, midterms will continue this coming week. Or, for some, midterms are just beginning and for those of you, I have the utmost sympathy. […]
NBA Season Preview
We are under a week away from some NBA basketball! It feels like just yesterday when Lebron James and the Miami Heat were celebrating their second championship in two years….
Vocal Folds and… Airplanes?!
Yep. Those things in your throat that open and close to allow you to speak have an interesting commonality with airplanes. It’s all about the airflow. (*side note: vocal folds and vocal cords are the same thing—they are referred to as vocal folds by SLPs and vocal cords by medical professionals) Bernoulli’s Effect states …
World Series Bound
We’ve made it! The World Series is upon us. The St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox have made it to the promised land. Boy was I wrong! I…
5 Pointz to be Demolished?
Art is what we say it is. Art is what we do, what we live. Or is it? I am not a veteran of the art world; I admit that I am just a beginner. I do know, however, that … Continue reading →
Vowels in IPA
There is a legitimate reason for your doctor asking you to say “ah” when examining your throat. This particular vowel sound keeps your tongue low in your mouth (out of the doctor’s way) and like all vowels, its sound can be held for a long period of time due to the vocal tract being …
Main Street Woes
Lately, as I have been walking to and from school on Main Street, I noticed something curious: more and more stores have “for rent” signs. First it was a fruit and vegetable store, then a bakery, then a mall supermarket. I felt a wave of nostalgia, remembering the times when I got stuck in the […]
Greece!
For close to two weeks I was experiencing some type of writers block which prevented me from coming up with any topic to share about with you fellow blog visitors. I have no idea why I completely forgot about one of the most enriching cultural experiences I’ve ever had. Once it was in my head, […]
