The new American nation was, at its birth, an experiment surrounded by experiments. Across the Atlantic, Napoleon led Revolutionary France on a spree that destroyed much of the old world order. Across … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know: Dambargo
Words You Don’t Know: Villain
The concept of a villain conjures up an evil tax collector, a pompous dictator, or a Snidely Whiplash type. While the general antagonists in western culture that face off against the heroes have … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know: Villain
Words You Don’t Know: Ell
Before international standardization boards regulated everything from street signs to keyboards, individual cultures and cities had to regulate things themselves. For specific industries, the number … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know: Ell
Collegiate Lenses: An Ex Machina Drinking Game
Science fiction is undergoing a bit of a heyday right now. Films like Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, A Quiet Place, and Ex Machina have all pushed speculative science fiction back into a spotlight that … [Read more...] about Collegiate Lenses: An Ex Machina Drinking Game
The Truth Behind Narcos: A Conversation with Steve Murphy and Javier Peña
As part of their Golden Tribe Lecture Series, the Student Government Association and Union Productions brought former DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña to Florida State University. Murphy and … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind Narcos: A Conversation with Steve Murphy and Javier Peña
Collegiate Lenses: A Lawrence of Arabia Drinking Game
Lawrence of Arabia tells the true story of British military man and world traveler T.E. Lawrence and his escapades in the Middle East. Set during World War I, Lawrence ventures to Turkey to find … [Read more...] about Collegiate Lenses: A Lawrence of Arabia Drinking Game