Author Archives: Catherine Roberts

Yesterday, I attended a lecture by Frank Warren. Frank is the one who started the program Post Secret. It all started when he tried to get 365 strangers on the streets of Washington DC to anonymously send him their secrets. … Continue reading →

http://www.typographyforlawyers.com/?page_id=1411 I found this article looking for the history of different typographies. It starts out objectively explaining the history of Times New Roman font and then drastically dives into strongly opinionated phrases such as, “To look at Times New Roman … Continue reading →

Art conveys important messages. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, while some say it is worth more. Artists express many things through their paintings that reflect important values of their time. This TED talk shows an … Continue reading →

When you see a rainbow flag, what do you think of? Gay pride, of course! This flag has become a very distinctive symbol because catches your eye and is unlike other important flags. It was designed by Gilbert Baker in … Continue reading →

My archaeology professor asked us if we’ve seen these posters around campus. He proceeded to tell us of a few weeks ago. He was walking around Penn State with his friend when his friend saw this poster up on the … Continue reading →

Outside the pavilion theatre, you will find an array of posters advertising for upcoming plays. The title is usually near the top and in very large font: “SWEENEY TODD.” This is the first thing that catches your eye. Next you … Continue reading →

Have you ever tried to describe a person or object to someone? They’re confused at first, but as soon as you mention a certain key aspect, they know exactly what you’re talking about. I could say, “Have you met my … Continue reading →

When in conversation, it can be hard to come up with responses to others’ input and transition into your own contribution. As I spent time with my friends, attending various clubs last week, I noticed two common places that seemed … Continue reading →

http://butmyopinionisright.tumblr.com/post/31079561065/the-problem-with-the-big-bang-theory#me This article was focused mainly on the reasons why nerds shouldn’t like the Big Bang Theory. The biggest problem with this article for me was that it just seemed like a lot of whining. The ideas seem to flow … Continue reading →

Sources: http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/history/ http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/categories/keep-calm-and-carry-on/posters-artwork.html Keep Calm and Carry On. I have seen this phrase on countless t-shirts, mugs, and magnets, even in varying forms, such as, “Keep Calm and Don’t Blink” in the case of Doctor Who fans or “Keep Green … Continue reading →