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Author: Naomi Spungen

Hip clothing retailer or symbol of cultural obliteration?
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Gentrification and the Disappearance of the Authentic Ethnic Community

November 1, 2012October 31, 2012 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

Although many of us are aware of gentrification, few people consider it a topic worthy of urgent counteraction. After all, when a neighborhood undergoes an economic revival, many people–like students, …

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Ethnomusicology: An Alternative Route to Understanding Cultural and Social Phenomena

October 18, 2012October 18, 2012 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

On October 17, the College of Fine Arts welcomed Michael Quintero, an ethnomusicologist and assistant professor of musicology at Bowdoin College, to present his work on his doctoral dissertation entitled …

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Totally Under-Appreciated
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Spoons: A New Perspective on the World’s Oldest Utensil

September 26, 2012September 26, 2012 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

When was the last time you stopped to appreciate the simple elegance of a spoon or reflected on the vital role it has played in the evolution of the human …

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A Night of Tits And Giggles

September 20, 2012September 20, 2012 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

It was a night of tits and giggles this past Tuesday at the Check Your Boobies self-breast-examination seminar. Check Your Boobies is a Seattle-based foundation for breast cancer awareness and education …

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