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...film’s conclusion, the remaining characters are “rescued” by some government agency or army.Schlozman suggests that what makes the zombie genre so alluring is not just its fantastical elements, but also its ability to question the human experience. Zombie movies, he says, confront the natural propensity to empathize with human-like figures. “They address the big existential questions: what makes one human? Not human?” he explains. Schlozman also notes the moral lessons implicit in these movies. They warn of radiation risk and the dangers of conducting experimental...
...Many of Souther's guests shun alcohol and recreational drugs. Some experiment with ayahuasca to address emotional, physical or psychological problems that Western medicine has failed to alleviate. Others hope to time-travel in order to confront childhood traumas. Some even view ayahuasca as a way to kick their addiction to prescription drugs...
Ultimately, the final decision about the fate of The Globe rests with its unions. The prospect of considerable wage cuts is an unfortunate reality for union members to confront, but the terms offered by The New York Times Co. are undeniably preferable to the total loss of jobs and wages that would accompany the closure of the newspaper. The unions should consider their own immediate and long-term interests, as well as those of their paper, and be willing to accept substantial cuts. Print journalism faces a wide range of challenges in today’s changing media environment...
...bioscience. With the aid of Chu’s scientific proficiency and leadership skills, the institute’s work in the production of biofuels and its insights into the socioeconomic repercussions of a national transition to sustainable energy have positioned it at the forefront of the effort to confront the challenges posed by global warming. Hopefully, the opportunity to hear from such an accomplished and knowledgeable figure will not only enhance students’ understanding of the contemporary energy crisis, but will also further inspire them to tackle these problems as responsible and engaged citizens...
...seemingly incongruous elements of contemporary America—homosexuality and religion—is the same desire for truth and honest self-expression.The characters of “Angels in America,” who, as Mormons and gays, represent contradictory elements of life in America, find themselves forced to confront their innate prejudices. In “Perestroika,” the conflict is heightened by the addition of a new dimension: the supernatural. Prior (Jonah C. Priour ’09), whose dignified response in “Millennium Approaches” (part one of the play...