In Coughing Up Flowers a Young Girl Loses Herself in Someone Else
Jan01

In Coughing Up Flowers a Young Girl Loses Herself in Someone Else

By Ali Grutchfield Coughing Up Flowers is a cathartic music video written by Trinity Rose and directed by Lucas J. Takano. Rose’s song illustrates the emotional toll that falling in love can have, especially as a young person trying to navigate the ever-changing world. The true strength of this music video stems from the authenticity with which Rose and Takano depict the hopelessness and vulnerability she feels. It is often easy to...

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The Harsh Reality of College Students’ Deteriorating Mental Health
Jan01

The Harsh Reality of College Students’ Deteriorating Mental Health

By Ali Grutchfield Unfortunately, mental health is a puzzling topic that has stymied parents and psychologists alike for years. Now the only consensus appears to be that college students are suffering more than ever and not all of them are aware of the resources available to help. Facing the College Mental Health Crisis is an educational video produced by Patrick Li. The video (part of a series called Problem Solvers) is inspired by...

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Ladder of Inference Illustrates How People React Based on Their Biases and Beliefs
Jan01

Ladder of Inference Illustrates How People React Based on Their Biases and Beliefs

By Ethan Thomas Our views are shaped by the unique and personal biases we hold. These biases may be subconscious, but they still affect how we view and react to different situations. In Ladder of Inference, this concept is explored and highlighted as we see how two girls from different countries react to the same information. This video demonstrates how two people can see something completely differently, which is a topic more...

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Congolese Women Share Their Stories in Eye-Opening Documentary
Jan01

Congolese Women Share Their Stories in Eye-Opening Documentary

By Ali Grutchfield  In Congolese culture, being born a woman is a sin that is only exacerbated by deafness or other disabilities. Throughout their lives, women face constant oppression and abuse that they have no choice but to live with. Inner Me is a short human rights documentary, directed by Antonio Spanò, that explores the lives and stories of 4 deaf women living in the Republic of Congo.  This is an existence most people...

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Tuning the Student Mind: An Imaginative and Innovative Curriculum Focused on Consciousness, Creativity and Identity
Jan01

Tuning the Student Mind: An Imaginative and Innovative Curriculum Focused on Consciousness, Creativity and Identity

By Alex Silverman In this 26-minute documentary from Director Chelsea Richer, a teacher offers a first-of-its-kind course that brings out the creativity, imagination, and inner potential of her students. Molly Beauregard is a teacher at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. It is here where she teaches this new radical course on consciousness and creative bliss enabling her students to expand their minds and life...

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