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United States returns nine ancient Costa Rican artifacts, including jade celts, seized from trafficking networks.| The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Phnom Penh’s Raffles Hotel Le Royal will once again set the stage for a night of musical elegance as the Institut français du Cambodge and the International Jazz Festival Phnom […]| Cambodia Lifestyle
From humble beginnings to center stage CLS sat down with Van Vart, one of Cambodia’s most dynamic young artists — a singer, model, MC, professional makeup artist, and founder of […]| Cambodia Lifestyle
Where tradition meets innovation Kampong Thom became a creative hub in late September as nine artists from across Southeast Asia gathered for Cambodia’s first-ever Solarpunk Art Residency. Held from September […]| Cambodia Lifestyle
Get ready to celebrate friendship, culture, and of course, beer! German Business Cambodia (GBC), a founding chapter of EuroCham Cambodia, is bringing back its signature event, Oktoberfest Cambodia, for 2025 […]| Cambodia Lifestyle
All the magic is happening at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in the Saudi capital's Boulevard City, a 220-acre retail and entertainment zone that contains a replica of Times Square and "500 electronic games for children." Since we last checked in, a couple of new names have been added to the festival lineup; the Whose Line Is It Anyway?–obsessed 11-year-old in me was distressed to see the addition of Wayne Brady. But how are the comedians who have already performed enjoying the experience? Judg...| Defector
Here is the challenge before you: Name a famous person who is 28 years old. Go ahead. No cheating, no looking it up. Off the dome. Pure, uncut 28-year-old naming. I bet you can’t do it. Zendaya? 29. Gracie Abrams? 26. Paul Mescal? 29. Hannah Einbinder? 30. You’re lower than dirt. You couldn’t name a 28-year-old if you tried. Look at yourself, scrabbling around in the dustiest corners of your mind for a well-known person who looks as if they contain the potent 28-year-old concoction of...| Defector
In the balmy late summer of 1924, people across the world prepared to receive the first messages from the intelligent alien civilization that was assumed to inhabit Mars. To tune in to these Martian communications, the U.S. military imposed a period of radio silence on the nation that spanned 36 hours between August 21 and 23, coinciding with an unusually close pass between Mars and Earth in their orbits around the Sun. Martians, so the reasoning went, might capitalize on this moment of relat...| Defector
Titled, “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” the Detroit Institute of Arts show is one of the largest presentations of contemporary indigenous art in the Midwest.| BridgeDetroit
Welcome autumn officially at Fall Carnival, or enjoy an intimate night with Ron Isley this week. Outlier Media · SaMya Overall · Fall into the weekend with a carnival, Black film festival and more in Detroit| Outlier Media
Teens can find their dream college and scholarships to help them get there, or get a start on Fall at Palmer Park. Outlier Media · SaMya Overall · Month of Design, Harvest Fest and a Black college expo: Things to do in Detroit this weekend| Outlier Media
United States returns nine ancient Costa Rican artifacts, including jade celts, seized from trafficking networks.| The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Sept. 9, 2025: City officials asked the Park Avenue District to brand the season of events as "holiday," but Christmas is not disappearing from the names of the individual events| A Policy & Issues News Magazine
With Homecoming week in less than a month, students and faculty are preparing for the packed week of events and celebration of the university. The Student Homecoming Committee, composed of 25 Kansas State students, led by Tamie Redding, associate director of student programs, prepared for the historic week for months leading up to the event.| Kansas State Collegian
Elle Woods trades Harvard Law for the Manhattan Arts Center as “Legally Blonde: The Musical” runs Sept. 12-21. Jayna Ukrazhenko portrays Vivian Kensington, who begins as Elle Wood’s competitive, snobby classmate who eventually turns into an ally.| Kansas State Collegian
Do you know how many beautiful murals are hidden around our ward? Get ready to find out! This year, we’re launching a 40th Ward Art Scavenger Hunt to explore and celebrate all of the incredible local art around the ward. Find all 10 public art pieces below for a chance to win a 1st, 2nd, […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
An eastside block party, an author talk and a chance to meet your favorite cartoonists are on the docket this weekend. Outlier Media · SaMya Overall · Radiant Detroit kids art fest, East Warren street fair and more celebrations: Things to do this weekend in Detroit| Outlier Media
Murals, lanterns, block parties and more — here are the best things to do in Detroit this week. Outlier Media · SaMya Overall · Things to do in Detroit this weekend to hold onto summer (or welcome fall)| Outlier Media
The Monroe Streetscape Transformation Project is years in the making with the aim of reinvigorating Greektown.| BridgeDetroit
This issue traces the ongoing battle between workers and oligarchs for cultural and political dominance — what Gramsci calls hegemony. It is great fight that rages from the factory floor to the art museum, from campuses to the countryside. At … The post Issue 18: Workers, Arts, and Oligarchs first appeared on Reform & Revolution.| Reform & Revolution
On culture worker organising in Vancouver and beyond.| Notes From Below
Organisation and transformation in the games industry| Notes From Below
A critical survey of culture worker organising in solidarity with Palestine since October 2024| Notes From Below
A participant reflects on the "Cultures En Lutte" movement in France.| Notes From Below
In the summer of 2020, Tate Galleries faced one of the longest industrial disputes in sector’s history. This interview reflects on the shape and legacy of this dispute| Notes From Below
A collective reflection on organising at work and for Palestine in a rank-and-file cultural worker network.| Notes From Below
Work, precarity and performance in the theatre sector| Notes From Below
An artworker reflects on hierarchy, organisation and community in the sector| Notes From Below
The prospects and challenges of organising in France's increasingly hollow cultural institutions| Notes From Below
Aug. 25, 2025: A group of private donors combined with public dollars made the $400,000 project possible| A Policy & Issues News Magazine
Photos that encompass the art and vibes from the AfroFuture festival in downtown Detroit this past weekend.| Outlier Media
A Southern Indiana blues festival has a full dose of live music, artist workshops and local food this weekend.| Louisville Public Media
Rose Mason details her love for the British icon Billie Piper, from her popstar days to Doctor Who, to her feminist auteurship The post Billie Piper is the only celebrity with an unconditional invite to my dinner party appeared first on The Culture Sift.| The Culture Sift
Tamra Kaghembe discusses her experiences as a black student in the British education system, from the impact of prejudices on her and other students' self-esteems, to finding hope for the future. The post Why the British Education System Still Fails Black Students: My Story appeared first on The Culture Sift.| The Culture Sift
We're celebrating Pride Month with some of our favourite cultural picks focusing on LGBTQ+ culture The post Our Pride Picks appeared first on The Culture Sift.| The Culture Sift
How is our cultural desire for nothingness reflected within the growing depiction of women's mental health issues in literature? The post Woman Seeks Oblivion: ‘Nothingness’ in Contemporary Fiction appeared first on The Culture Sift.| The Culture Sift
Jackson Home, where Martin Luther King Jr. strategized Selma marches, is now preserved at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.| Outlier Media
This review contains spoilers for both the Attack on Titan series and The Last Attack film. Attack on Titan has reached critical success as one of the most popular anime series since its debut in 2013, with its masterful world-building, soundtrack, animation, and voice acting. The creator Hajime Isayama’s skillful storytelling reveals no more than […] The post The Last Attack and a Grand Finale: Reviewing the Attack on Titan Film appeared first on The Triton.| The Triton
Fairytales are no longer for the young but maybe for the young at heart. Associate Professor of Literature, Creative Writing, Lily Hoàng’s new novel and seventh work of prose, A Knock at the Door, is a collection of fairytales riddled with knock-knock jokes bringing whimsical wonder back to an adult audience. Hoàng is known for […] The post A Knock, A Joke, A Tale Retold: Lily Hoàng’s Bold Reimagination of Fairytales appeared first on The Triton.| The Triton
On November 6, 2024, the day following Election Day, Revelle College celebrated their Cup of Culture event at Revelle Courtyard. Among a charged political atmosphere and low spirits, the event trudged on and laid the groundwork for community and hope to grow. Under the stars and decadent luminescence from overhead string lights, the signature event […] The post Amidst Worry About Diversity Protections, Revelle Hosts Cup of Culture Event appeared first on The Triton.| The Triton
Join millions in Costa Rica's Romería, an annual pilgrimage to Cartago honoring La Negrita, the nation's patron saint.| The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Our editorial for issue 24, Dispassions: Class Struggle in Arts & Culture.| Notes From Below
I can’t remember exactly what I was thinking about when I first saw them. It was one of those summer days that was defined chiefly by its sprawl. I had spent the morning at the gym; every year my trainer holds a charity competition for his clients, and this year’s was called Bench-A-Palooza. (Because I […]| defector.com
In the anxious days following limb loss, Kim Ousley found peace in crocheting. “This act of repeating motion to create something from beginning to end kept me alive—literally,” she writes. The post After My Amputation, Crocheting Saved My Life appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
By Ezinwanne Onwuka“Unknown now, but soon I will be unforgettable… I will persist until I succeed.”That was the tweet of a young athlete from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria on 8 Novembe| Truth Nigeria
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It’s time to embrace summer in the city! Every year, I say I’m going to have some Summer fun. Every year, I sit in my ergonomic chair reading books big... The post Summer Fun for College Students appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Conceptual albums arguably have become few and far between within our current cultural focus of achieving virality with hit singles. However, Alternative Rock Band Cibo Matto’s (CHEE-BO MAHT-O) album, Hotel... The post Vanguard on Vinyl: Hotel Valentine appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Everything costs money nowadays. Parking. Filtered water. Calling your mom. But it’s the basics—food, shelter, healthcare and the toilet paper to wipe your ass—that cost the most. So when it... The post How to Have Fun Without Funds appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Is it radical to desire a pace of living that rejects all notions of urgency and unintentionality?Tempo Giusto is an Exhibit at the Littman & White Galleries (L&W) located in... The post As Time Stands Still: Tempo Giusto at L+W appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
On May 22, 2025, PSU bussed over 100 students, staff and faculty from campus down to the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. Vikings gathered on the Senate floor to... The post PSU goes to the Oregon State Capitol appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
At an Executive and Audit Committee meeting on May 16, the Board of Trustees discussed the University-wide implementation of a full neutrality model regarding all investments and partnerships with Portland... The post University administration embraces full institutional neutrality appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
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13 Months of Sunshine came out and suddenly it feels like Summer in Portland. Aminé’s third album comes at the perfect time, its danceable beats and breezy textures pair well... The post Vanguard on Vinyl: 13 Months of Sunshine by Aminé appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
We all may have a certain image in our heads when it comes to attending the symphony: one of stuffy foyers, elegantly dressed elders and a sprawling orchestra primed to... The post Simping for the Symphony appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
What the PHL?! is Philosophy Club’s answer to your moral dilemmas! Once a month, our clubmeets to discuss and evaluate real-life ethical problems, submitted by you, our fellow students.In our... The post PSU Philosophy Club Presents: What the PHL!? appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
The Student Sustainability Center (SSC) is a student-led community organization that connects students with environmentally focused volunteering opportunities. The group tackles topics like green living, environmental justice and community building.... The post Up in the Club: The Student Sustainability Center appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Portland State University has announced that it will be awarding Portland-born Rapper and Singer, Aminé, an honorary degree at this year’s commencement ceremony. Aminé originally attended PSU as a marketing... The post Portland-Born Rapper, Aminé, receives Honorary Degree appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
According to an article published in 2021 by the NPR-sponsored radio program KLCC, Oregon’s Affordable Housing Crisis Impacts College Students, Oregon received $200 million dollars to build low-income housing in... The post Change the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit College Rule So Students Can Live appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Students at Portland State University who may be navigating mental health problems do not need to look far for support. Portland State’s College of Education houses the university’s Community Counseling... The post Portland State’s Community Counseling Clinic Offers Therapy for $20 or Less appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Portland State has been lost in a trance of another Arabian Night… minus Will Smith. On the night of May 10 in Smith Memorial Student Center’s Ballroom, the Arab Student... The post Arabian Nights returns to PSU for an Unforgettable Celebration appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
After thoroughly crashing out over midterms, what’s more relaxing than fresh fruits and a week of event hopping? La Casa Latina (La Casa) returns with its annual Si Se Puede... The post A Week Spent with La Casa Latina appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
On Apr. 4, the Portland State University (PSU) Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to increase tuition by approximately 5% next academic year. When presenting to the BOT on the proposed... The post Board of Trustees Approves 5% Tuition Hike Amid Controversial Campus Feedback Claims appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world, and yet I still need to look up words in one of my fat dictionaries every time I read a book... The post Why You Should Study French—or any Foreign Language appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Code of Conduct Office charges against PSU’s chapter of Students United for Palestinian Equality and Rights (SUPER) have been dropped. Charges were made following a peaceful protest on campus, in... The post Charges against Palestinian liberation group SUPER have been dropped appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
The PSU Planning Club is dedicated to discussing and educating the community on urban planning. Their goal is to create a community through public activities and informational presentations related to... The post Up in the Club: Planning Club appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
As anyone with a disability will tell you, it’s hard to live with one. Of course, attending college is difficult anyway, even more so if you’re navigating university while disabled.... The post Disabled Students Deserve Better appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Imagine you’re peacefully lounging in the Summer sun. Picnic blanket underneath you, your favorite La Croix next to you and sunglasses that make you just cool enough to properly blend... The post Vanguard on Vinyl: “Ill Communication” appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
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You shouldn’t care about lobbying. You shouldn’t care about what our legislators decide in Salem. You really shouldn’t care about how much funding our state gives to our higher education... The post Letter to the Editor appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
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The PSU World Antiquities Guild is an on-campus club concerned with the wonders of the ancient world, and exploring its many facets. They dig into the art, artifacts and cultural... The post Up in the Club: PSU World Antiquities Guild appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Editor’s Note: The perspectives and opinions printed in this Letter to the Editor are the views and statements of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the positions of Portland... The post Letter to the Editor appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
On Jan. 7, 2025, Portland State University (PSU) confirmed via Instagram that there would be no graduation ceremonies held at the Moda Center this year, and that all ceremonies will... The post Graduation will not be held at the Moda Center this year appeared first on Vanguard.| Vanguard
Reading Dark Mountain by Kit Boyd| Charlotte Du Cann
Positively Different Short Film Festival 2025 was embraced by the Athenian audience, who, with an impressive turnout and warm participation became part of a four-day celebration full of cinema, discussions and encounters, creation and daring imagination. This year, the programme of the festival presented more diverse than ever, with 48 films that composed 9 thematic sets, which unveiled aspects and intersections of different societies, struggles and identities from all corners of the globe. T...| Inter Alia
Positively Different Short Film Festival’s curatorial team brings this year’s audience 48 films separated into 9 sets. From Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April, documentaries and fiction shorts from all corners of the world meet in (made accessible*) Astor Cinema. Leaving behind the solid ground of our bright or grim realities, we open our hearts and minds to what has yet to come. Tickets: https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/cinema/pdsff25 Take a look at the festival‘s trailer, HERE.Read the pr...| Inter Alia
The revolutionary legacy of Salsa music and other art forms can be useful tools for liberation. The post Dancing in the streets: Boogaloo, salsa, and other tools for liberation (pt. 2) first appeared on Liberation School.| Liberation School
The Official Newspaper of the University of Leeds.| www.thegryphon.co.uk
The Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane, focused on a Kamloops residential school, withholds key facts and encourages unfounded conclusions.| C2C Journal
During Black History Month, which takes place each year during the month of February, there is much to celebrate about the past achievements and impact each of our member charities listed below has contributed to this country. There is even more to celebrate about the incredible programs and missions these nonprofits are actively delivering on…| America's Charities
Buildings should be sturdy, functional, and beautiful. Modern architecture, including brutalism, is none of these things.| C2C Journal
The Official Newspaper of the University of Leeds.| www.thegryphon.co.uk
Richmond plans to create an arts corridor that will showcase local talent, encourage tourism, and foster collaboration among creatives.| Richmond Confidential
The English lyrics to “O Canada” have changed numerous times to keep pace with current fashion, most recently to insert the gender-neutral line “In all of us command.” Meanwhile, the French lyrics – including the ancient-sounding “As is thy arm ready to wield the sword, so also is it ready to carry the cross” – have remained fixed since 1880. This discrepancy in the treatment of the heritage of English and French Canada is not limited to the national anthem. Looking into the f...| C2C Journal
All of us have a favourite tune – perhaps a whole list of them. But when was the last time any of us asked ourselves what melody actually is, where it came from or how it differs from other pleasing sounds? The animating spirit of music, melody travels deep into the human soul, moves the heart like no other sound and can be traced to the dawn of humanity. But what is it? Probing the evanescent force that is melody, David Solway finds that while the metaphysics may remain forever enigmatic, ...| C2C Journal
Rebloom Festival at Istanbul, 5 – 7 December 2024 How many of your favourite creatives – actors, dancers, composers, directors, authors – escaped oppressive lands before they produced their masterpiece? How many millions before and after them had their identities, unique skills and talents denied or forgotten due to the hardships of displacement or the dehumanising experience of incarceration? This December, our festival in Istanbul was a celebration of these artistic identities; a spac...| Inter Alia
October, for the Positively Different Short Film Festival, marks the month when our volunteers and team members come together for a 2-day training on intersectionality, accessibility and details on the selection process. After a warm-up getting to know each other, the team introduced the concept of intersectionality, which has been at the festival’s epicentre since its inception. PDSFF focuses on the multiple facets of oppression and aspires to promote creative works, cultural networks an...| Inter Alia
A college date rape in the early 1960s leads to a lifetime of silence only to be broken by an unexpected letter.| The Contrary Perspective
'Musically shining and hilariously delivering...' Mia Hassan reviews 'Dance Nation.'| The Gryphon
Columbus, Indiana, is a charming town with a rich architectural heritage and plenty to offer, especially in the fall. There is always debate if fall is the best| columbus.in.us
The Parchester Village mural project: It takes a village of 400 volunteers to color a community with a mural.| Richmond Confidential
'Plein air’ painting is all about capturing the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject outdoors. Experience the art festival in Mandurah.| Visit Mandurah
Understand the true meaning of Memorial Day as we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.| Catholicism.org
Complete Guide to 2023 Outdoor Concerts in Northern Virginia for Free, Family-friendly Entertainment from May to September at over 40 parks and towns.| Fun in Fairfax VA
