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Over a billion people in the world ascribe to secular representations instead, some even rejecting the idea of the soul entirely. As new branches grow every day, the roots explored here could never truly capture the world’s vast array of beliefs.

How TV brings families together By Erin Irby The Simpsons weekday syndication was a nightly habit more engrained in my day-to-day life than brushing my teeth. Plopping myself on our large, dark-red leather couch contained a tremendous amount of importance not only to me, but to the sanctity of my familial well-being. As a child, [...]

by Erin Irby Upon entering Cornell’s Willard Straight Hall, there’s an undeniable sense of unconscious time travel. The bright red seats, wooden stage, and the neoclassical wall paintings create an atmosphere that blends the historic dimensions of theatre and cinema. Even the bathrooms, with their antique door handles and porcelain sinks, are a throwback to [...]