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As seen from my findings on traditional meditation techniques such as sand mandalas, art can have a soothing and grounding effect that could facilitate a more calm car ride. However, how do we introduce art in a familiar yet challenging way? Without familiarity, some risk-adverse children may not interact
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Wildlife are a big part of state parks: Not only are the parks their homes, but many people go to parks to see them (birdwatchers, for example). And, impact on wildlife is one of the things that should be reduced to have a more sustainable park. The following excerpts are
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The Etch-a-Sketch, one of the most iconic toys in history, turned 65 years old this year. Its harnessing of new at the time technology such as plastic molding could serve as inspiration for modern toy innovation. The Etch A Sketch helped kick-start a “golden age of toy
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When you think of art museums the image of a blank white hallway with elaborate oil paintings and marble sculptures may come to mind. However, these works are not the bulk of art created each day. The Children's Museum of the Arts showcases the works of artists with
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Long seen as a way to express thoughts and emotions, art has also been used as a therapy tool starting in the 20th century. Experts cite art's ability to alleviate stress and it's function as an outlet for negative emotions. Adrian Hill is generally known as
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When you think of meditation, images of monks focusing in silence or a room filled with rhythmic humming may come to mind. However, the Jangchub Choeling Nunnery recently displayed a much more visual form of mediation at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. In celebration of the opening of the “Tibetan
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When staring out of the window of a car, I often find myself becoming lost in the world outside my window. Before I know it, time has past and I'm at my destination. A similar effect can be seen when observing art in a more controlled environment as
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To learn more about what its like to drive with children, I sat down with some of the survey respondents to gather specific stories. I was able to connect with three parents with varying social backgrounds, ages, and number of children. What was the best long car ride with kids
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During the month of September, the Local Loops team carried out primary research across nine different focus areas. These included site visits, interviews, and a make method. Although not every member was a part of each area, we shared all of our research, data, and insights to form a cohesive
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I chose this specific article because I wanted to look at the circular economy with a feminist lens. In my time as a Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality major, we studied how gender impacts everything and the circular economy is no exception. It is a fact that shopping, cooking, caring,
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When thinking specifically about plastic intimacy, I wanted to learn focus on children. UNICEF, the United Nation Children’s Fund, provides humanitarian aid to children around the world. They released this 84 page report in 2024 that documents the effects of plastic pollution on children in different parts of the
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When thinking about my special interest in the intimacy of plastic in our everyday lives, a big portion that came up was the beauty industry. Nearly all beauty products are single-use and meant to be thrown away. This includes things like makeup, skincare, shampoo bottles, perfume, deodorant, lotions, and