Starting at midnight on November 1st, families across Mexico and beyond celebrate the cherished annual tradition of Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), coming together to welcome back the souls of their departed loved ones. On the evening of October 31st, families prepare elaborate altars, traditional food and drink, and colorful costumes…
As Halloween creeps closer, many are caught in a festive frenzy, debating their costume choices and whether to grab trick-or-treat candy now or later. Some might even be plotting an escape from their neighbor’s notorious Spook Fest (last year’s themes were a bit much). But amidst all the costume chaos and social gatherings, have you…
Halloween is the perfect excuse to grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and binge some scary movies. You know, the one with the hockey-mask wearing slasher, the chainsaw-wielding hillbilly, or the space alien with acid for blood. Maybe keeping the lights on isn’t such a bad idea after all. There’s an undeniable thrill to…
What is it about horror stories that’s so captivating? More than any other literary genre, horror has the power to leap off the page, sending shivers down our spines and turning shadows into lurking dangers. It brings us to the darkest corners of our minds, where our deepest fears live. Journey with us beyond the…
The stock market crash of 1929 ushered in an era of economic uncertainty that saw many businesses shutter, banks fail, and life savings evaporate. This economic cataclysm triggered the development of new accounting standards that are still in use today. Here we’ll examine the world’s two primary sets of accounting standards and some related organizations,…
When you think of special education, what comes to mind? You might picture students with developmental delays, speech or language impairments, or other observable challenges. While these are accurate, it’s important to remember that special education also supports students with a range of less visible needs. Despite this, society often focuses on more severe disabilities. …
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” — Ossie Davis, actor and activist October is Art and Humanities Month in the United States, a celebration that provides the perfect opportunity to consider how art helps…
As store aisles fill with skeletons, ghouls, and endless bags of candy, children begin the great debate over whether to be witches or firefighters for Halloween. Meanwhile, adults across the country start adding gargantuan bags of candy to their normal grocery lists in preparation for trick-or-treaters. This raises the question: Has trick-or-treating always been a…
You’re interested in a healthcare career, but you envision yourself in a management or leadership role rather than a hands-on position. While patient health remains your top priority, you know that leading a team or managing an office, department, or even an entire facility is just as vital to the overall healthcare mission. Many of…
“Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” —Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Psychologist Ed Schein first coined the phrase “company culture,” defining the concept as a set of common beliefs and habits developed by a group to solve problems and fit in. So how can we build such a…