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Super Bowl LII Guide

by Leo T. Smith

Published January 31, 2018

New Year, New Books

by Sarah Cymrot

Published January 23, 2018

There is a certain joy that comes from a pile of new books waiting to be read, especially going into the new year. Whether they are on the shelf at a library or bookstore or...

Jesse James’s Catch That Wasn’t a Catch

by Leo T. Smith

Published December 28, 2017

The Basics of Animation: Walk Cycle

by Dylan Gibson

Published December 26, 2017

Animation is a complicated activity. It may look easy enough, but it’s actually not all that simple. It takes many steps to create even the most simple of animations. In this blog entry, I will...

Traditions and Monkey Bread

by Sarah Cymrot

Published December 20, 2017

As the day fades into the night on Christmas Eve, flour and laughter fills the kitchen. Hands reach over hands, kneading the soft dough, then rolling, rolling, rolling into balls for the next day. Raisins...

Books vs. Video Games

by Lukas Cooke

Published December 4, 2017

Nature in Fiji: an Awe-Filling Experience

by Lukas Cooke

Published November 30, 2017

In November of 2016, my family and I traveled to the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. We stayed at a place called Koro Sun Resort. Each day the resort had certain events going on that...

Sewing: Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial

by Jessica Crocker

Published November 29, 2017

These hand sewn ornaments are easy to make and make great gifts. I cut the shapes out free-hand for mine, but there are plenty of free templates on the internet if you prefer. Materials: Black...

Technology Review: LittleBits

by Savannah Ugo

Published November 29, 2017

Have you ever wanted to invent something but had no idea where to start? What if there was an electronic platform that was easy to use, complex, expansive, and visually pleasing all at the same...

Alice Waters, Pottery on the Hill, and people who are the best at what they do

by Sarah Cymrot

Published November 27, 2017

The lamps glowed and the audience sat, anticipating, as Alice Waters made her way up to the stage. She sat down, and the crowd of forty went silent. As she started to talk in her...

Super Bowl LII Guide

Post Published January 31, 2018 by Leo T. Smith

When Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz tore his ACL, it looked like Philly was done for. Now, they are anything but. When Wentz was healthy, they were a force to be reckoned with. They had both the defense and the offense. When they were to play the Minnesota Vikings, most people, (including me) thought there was just no way.

New Year, New Books

Post Published January 23, 2018 by Sarah Cymrot

There is a certain joy that comes from a pile of new books waiting to be read, especially going into the new year. Whether they are on the shelf at a library or bookstore or sitting on the shelf at home, a book holds a promise of adventures to come. We are not always only in the mood for one type of book. Reading feeds me in different ways.

Jesse James’s Catch That Wasn’t a Catch

Post Published December 28, 2017 by Leo T. Smith

On Sunday, December 17th, the Pittsburgh Steelers played the New England Patriots in a crucial AFC showdown to help determine the top seed for the playoffs. Late in the fourth quarter, the Steelers took over possession. On the first play of the drive, Ben Roethlisberger threw a pass to wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster that looked to be a short gain, but he evaded most of the Pats' secondary and c...

The Basics of Animation: Walk Cycle

Post Published December 26, 2017 by Dylan Gibson

Animation is a complicated activity. It may look easy enough, but it’s actually not all that simple. It takes many steps to create even the most simple of animations. In this blog entry, I will be showing how to make a walk cycle, which is a character walking in a loop, in three steps. --Editors Note: The examples that are included here are posted to YouTube.

Traditions and Monkey Bread

Post Published December 20, 2017 by Sarah Cymrot

Books vs. Video Games

Post Published December 4, 2017 by Lukas Cooke

Books are in many ways a different universe. They lead to imagination and adventure more than any other object or activity. Some might argue that this isn’t true. Well, what else could possibly be so imaginative? Back before electronic devices such as phones, computers, and television, there was no real entertainment besides books and the outdoors.

Nature in Fiji: an Awe-Filling Experience

Post Published November 30, 2017 by Lukas Cooke

In November of 2016, my family and I traveled to the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. We stayed at a place called Koro Sun Resort. Each day the resort had certain events going on that one could sign up for, for no extra charge. Whether it was snorkeling, hiking through the rainforest, or kayaking to a small island, there was no end to the fun.

Sewing: Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial

Post Published November 29, 2017 by Jessica Crocker

These hand sewn ornaments are easy to make and make great gifts. I cut the shapes out free-hand for mine, but there are plenty of free templates on the internet if you prefer. Materials: Black felt Red felt Beige felt White felt White, red and black thread Needle Scissors A black pen (Biros work well) 1. First you need to cut out your felt.

Technology Review: LittleBits

Post Published November 29, 2017 by Savannah Ugo

Have you ever wanted to invent something but had no idea where to start? What if there was an electronic platform that was easy to use, complex, expansive, and visually pleasing all at the same time? Meet LittleBits. LittleBits is an electronic platform made up of various tiny modules.

Alice Waters, Pottery on the Hill, and people who are the best at what they do

Post Published November 27, 2017 by Sarah Cymrot

The lamps glowed and the audience sat, anticipating, as Alice Waters made her way up to the stage. She sat down, and the crowd of forty went silent. As she started to talk in her quiet calm voice, the whole world seemed to be listening. I went to go see Alice Waters, a renowned cook and owner of Chez Panisse, said to have changed the way we eat in the U.S., at the Hill Center on October 25.

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