Haunted by History
The novel Flashlight by Susan Choi has been long-listed for the 2025 Booker Prize.
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Skills for Language Teachers
A new Language Schools master’s program offers participants a secondary teaching license in modern languages that’s valid for teaching grades 7–12 in U.S. public school systems.
Tree Food
In her new book, Feed Us with Trees, writer and environmental advocate Elspeth Hay ’07 invites readers to rediscover the nourishing relationship between people and nut trees.
Sing and Spiel
NPR sat down with several opera singers who honed their techniques auf Deutsch this summer at the School of German.
Lessons from a Music Agent
Conor Sheldon ’05 launched an independent booking agency for electronic musicians during the pandemic.
Arguments and Absurdity
The Marginalian reviewed the newest book by illustrator and author Corinna Luyken ’00.
Ultimate Pasta Maker
There’s only one Italy-approved tortellini machine in the U.S., and it’s in Los Angeles.
Mind and Nature
Nick Vail ’02 shared how his time at an environmental education camp during high school led to his current work leading meditation retreats in nature.
Lean into Boredom
Author and Awkward Family Photos creator Mike Bender ’97 wrote on Oprah Daily about the importance of boredom in sparking creativity, and ways to cultivate “small acts of unplugged rebellion.”