Author Archives: ariel siegelman

Byrnes Health Center Celebrates 15 Years of Health Education

Posted on July 15, 2009 by ariel siegelman

Whether it’s dissecting a sheep’s heart at a summer camp, touching a giant, interactive tongue during a birthday party, or awkwardly taking an elementary school field trip to learn about the forbidden topic of puberty, the Susan P. Byrnes Health … Continue reading →

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An Uncommon Perspective of Race

Posted on May 31, 2009 by ariel siegelman

I didn’t notice the swastika tattooed on his arm at first. My boyfriend kept trying to point it out to me, but I didn’t want to stare. Besides, it was on the underside of his arm, anyway.

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‘Slumdog’ Hollywood’s crown jewel

Posted on May 4, 2009 by ariel siegelman

Winning eight Oscars, including best picture, “Slumdog Millionaire” is on a high right now. It’s high off the publicity, its happy and surprised break-out actors, and the fact that Hollywood is practically bowing down to it. Not like it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Oh noes! Iz teh swine flu!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by ariel siegelman

Everybody runs!!!!!!!

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“The Last Airbender” Selling Out

Posted on April 7, 2009 by ariel siegelman

A few months ago, movie director M. Night Shyamalan announced the cast of the main characters of his new movie “The Last Airbender,” based on the popular Nickelodeon show. Every one of these actors were white even though the characters … Continue reading →

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OMG HOUSE!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by ariel siegelman

Did anyone else see the House episode tonight!? Someone come cry with me!!!

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How to Understand the Gaza Conflict from Israel’s Point-of-View

Posted on March 2, 2009 by ariel siegelman

Israeli Defense Force Reserve Major Elliot Chodoff, a Middle East scholar and military strategist, spoke at the York Jewish Community Center in January about the Gaza conflict. Here are a few major facts he stressed that are essential to understanding … Continue reading →

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“Slumdog Millionaire” Wins Big

Posted on February 9, 2009 by ariel siegelman

I have to say that I didn’t really know what to except when I first sat down to watch “Slumdog Millionaire.” But once I figured out the format within the first ten minutes, I said to myself, “Oh, I get … Continue reading →

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To call “The Notebook” a tearjeaker would be an understatement

Posted on February 9, 2009 by ariel siegelman

So I was channel-surfing the other night hoping to find a movie that happened to be playing, and I was in luck. I caught “The Notebook” just as it was starting. It was one of those movies that I knew … Continue reading →

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un giardino (a garden)

Posted on February 3, 2009 by ariel siegelman

i fiori mai hanno paura. the flowers are never afraid. colla neve o il sole, with the snow or the sun, loro sono in piedi, ancora, they are standing, still, maestosi, divini, allegri, majestic, divine, cheerful, i colori mai scuri. … Continue reading →

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