This Stuff is Really Cold!
by Ali Cahill
"Phillips suggested that the atoms could be put in something very cold to slow them down – liquid nitrogen, for example. And he just so happened to have a whole jug of it with him on stage, which he then pulled out and, to the shock, horror and amusement of the audience, proceeded to pour all over the floor of the stage." Read More

Conquering Fears via Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
by Ian Micir
"As Herbert explained, the patient’s goal in ACT is not to eliminate the problem, but rather to simply acknowledge that there is a problem and learn to live with it. "Many problems are due to our failure to accept those experiences that we can’t change," he explained." Read More

Meet and Greet
by Ali Cahill
"This year’s 5th College of Arts & Sciences Meet & Greet took place on January 24th in the Paul Peck Center. The purpose of the gathering is for students, faculty and staff to get acquainted in a social setting. The turnout was spectacular – over 200 people attended." Read More

Narratives of Trauma
by Ali Cahill
"Rich brought up an article published last October about the homicide rate in Philadelphia; in 2007, there were 391 murders. The article in question referred to the murder rate in October 2006: 390. The title of the article stated that the murder rate was “cooling.” Rich circled the title with his laser pen, and laughed with the audience. Someone, he remarked, was grasping at straws; the murder rate is not “cooling” because it is one person less. Read More

Argall Visits Drexel
by Theodora Marcantonis
"Pennsylvania has shown a slower process moving forward than other states because of its split parties. Argall showed frustration with how the government decides to improve transportation: 'There isn't a Republican or Democratic way to build a bridge!'" Read More

Maya Open Mic
by Theodora Marcantonis
"Katrina Mitchell, a Drexel student working at the information desk during the open-mic, closed out the open-mic. Unable to leave the desk, I brought the microphone to her. Mitchell pulled out a binder full of her poetry and prose and finished the event with sweet love (and lust) poems." Read More

Are Monkeys Safe?
by Charlotte Lenox
"All monkeys, the third most hunted species of the island, are killed by shotgun, not traps." Read More

American Irrationalism & Blind Faith
by Ali Cahill
"'Is religion good for your health?' posed Dr. Richard P. Sloan to a sea of thoughtful faces. 'Are the religiously devout going to lead longer lives?'" Read More

The College of Arts & Science's 2007 Research Day
by Charlotte Lenox
"Honorable mentions went to numerous posters, but three winners were chosen in four categories: Undergraduate and graduate social sciences/humanities, and undergraduate and graduate natural sciences." Read More

Charting a Cosmic Destiny
by William Valerio
Papadakis informed the crowd that Drexel is the only university in the country with three graduates that have flown missions in space. Numerous co-op students have also worked with NASA's reduced gravity project, commonly known as the "vomit comet." Read More

Protecting Cultural Identity
by Theadora Marcontis
Reid repeatedly stated his position that younger generations fail to understand the effects of history on today’s society, and are in danger of repeating past mistakes. He urged the audience to seek out sources of inspiration and to use them to create positive change. Read More

So, You Want to be a Writer?
by Michelle Pagnani
One of the most important components of recovery is continuing normal activity; avoiding the circumstances in which the unexpected event occurred is not helpful because it fosters feelings of helplessness and the idea that the world is dangerous. Read More