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2017 Pulitzer Prizes

by | Tuesday, April 11, 2017 |

The winners of the 101st Pulitzer Prizes were announced yesterday by Columbia University on the...

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Mythic Monday: Spirited Dionysus

by | Monday, April 10, 2017 |

What do wine lovers, farmers, and thespians have in common? All owe a debt of gratitude to this...

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Jazz Appreciation Month: Billie Holiday

by | Friday, April 7, 2017 |

April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) in the United States. Jazz is a kind of music that is often...

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U.S. Enters World War I: 100 Years

by | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

On April 6, 1917—100 years ago today—the United States House of Representatives approved a...

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