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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as Griffin MSI, is one of Chicago’s largest and most popular museums. It is located right off Jackson Park; the museum combines science, technology, history, and hands- on experiences throughout. Although the museum opened in 1933, its building dates back to the 1893 World’s Columbian…
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Getting Help to Hope
Sometimes, when relying on your own coping mechanisms, it can be challenging to remember that there are friends and family ready to help unload some stressors. It is fun to hang out with friends and keep things “positive”, but given how complex college life or life in general can be, it is not realistic to…
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What Did an Ancient Greek Vase Sound Like? Orality, Performance, and the Symposium
Museums are quiet places. Ancient Greek vases were not. Today, we usually encounter a vase behind glass, isolated from the sounds of the world it once inhabited. Many of these objects were used in environments filled with conversation, laughter, poetry, music, and drinking. The ancient Greek symposium was a highly structured social gathering in which…
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