“I do exactly what any person does with objects attached to old relationships, put it in display for an art show.” The witty Scott Kip lets us into a personal collection of memorabilia in the form of a rotating bookcase depicting small everyday objects that have personal history behind them. He calls this piece “The Enchanted Hunter,” showing material objects that were placed too perfectly in … [Read more...]
‘Halloween’ revisited
The wait is over. The sequel to John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher film “Halloween” has finally hit theaters. The boogeyman has made his return to the big screen in the form of The Shape, also known as Michael Myers. A story that scared the children of the late ’70s and early ’80s, still haunting the children of our generation today. The tale known as “The Babysitter Murders,” that generated $70 … [Read more...]
Experience ‘Vikings: Beyond the Legend’
The Vikings were adventurous yet feared seafarers. They sailed across vast oceans from Scandinavia to distant lands, including Iceland and Greenland. They would raid villages, in a hit-and-run tactic, taking anything they could carry. Many of the Vikings traveled to start a new life with their families; others wanted to indulge in wealth and fame. The Vikings were seen as barbaric, as they had no … [Read more...]
The Human Condition
It’s 12:06 p.m. as students and faculty members gather in one of the newer classrooms of Penn State Abington. Some were picking their forks at the cantaloupe and honeydew on their plates, others drew their eyes and mouths to the people surrounding them, asking who they were and why they were there, and a final few were still as a rock, staring towards the front and waiting for the show … [Read more...]
Revolutionary New Museum
The Museum of the American Revolution, located in Old City Philadelphia, offers a historical experience of a lifetime. The museum takes you on a journey back in time to the Revolutionary War and gives you a lifelike re-enactment of each battle. Your imagination will soar as you lay your eyes on George Washington’s war tent, the Liberty Tree and so much more. The museum is laid out in … [Read more...]