Readers respond to a guest essay about the continuing vitality of literary fiction. Also: Exxon vs. California; a Supreme ...

Central Idea: Refers to the main point or argument in a non-fiction text or a specific passage within a larger work. It's ...

Balancing lectures, part-time jobs, and a social life can feel like juggling flaming torches. No wonder productivity tools have become a lifeline for today’s students. Between endless assignments and ...

The author of “The Eleventh Hour” looks back on a few works—by Mikhail Bulgakov, Franz Kafka, Voltaire, and E. M.

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Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure. Hamas, weakened militarily and decapitated by the assassinations ...

Going along with an untruth for fear of disagreeing with others is a form of self-betrayal that will make you miserable. Few things lift your mood more than going to the gym. Exercise your body, and ...

When Smorgasburg first opened in Brooklyn, New York, in 2011, it was an under-the-radar food festival you had to be in-the-know to attend. Nowadays, it attracts thousands of visitors to set locations ...

Saint Louis University's 1818 Writing Competition honors literary achievement in grades 9-12 in three genres: short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Entries will be accepted from Oct. 20, ...

After purchasing French cafe Bread & Butterfly in 2023 and launching an African diaspora-inspired dinner menu, chef Demetrius Brown is turning his focus to his next venture: a full-service ...

At the University of Nevada, Reno, we believe in the power of purpose and the strength of the Pack. Whether you're engineering clean energy, studying literature’s role in social change, or designing ...