by Lisa Daraskevich | Jan 20, 2017 | Improving Our World
Barack Obama’s Farewell Address was an emotional and inspiring final message to America delivered on Jan. 10, 2017. Obama has enabled huge changes for America in the last eight years, which can qualify him as one of the most inspiring figures today. This is why we...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 11, 2017 | Improving Our World
Grief is something that impacts everyone at some point in their lives. It’s a topic that is especially hard for children and teens to grasp. Research says that 4% of children experience grief. Childhood bereavement is associated with psychiatric problems in the first...
by Nathaniel Nelson | Dec 9, 2016 | Improving Our World
Along with several colleagues, I helped put on the “Our Digital Humanity: The Film Series” last month. Based on the university theme, we chose films that connected and supplied new ideas for viewers. While the other films typically took a more direct look at...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 8, 2016 | Improving Our World
This semester, several Film Studies students and myself hosted a film series titled “Our Digital Humanity: The Film Series.” The series was related to the university theme exploring digital tools and their impact on our society. With many of our films exploring the...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 8, 2016 | Improving Our World
I want to share a few quick facts with you: 51% of America’s public school students are ranked at or below poverty level. 50% of high-income students will receive a college degree. 10% of low-income students will receive a college degree. Poverty is ranked as one of...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 7, 2016 | Improving Our World
Over the course of the Fall 2016 semester, me and four other film studies students at WSU collaborated and curated films that best represent our university theme, “Our Digital Humanity.” We all worked together to organize a student film festival in order to present...
