My mother-in-law heard I was putting pen to paper and crafting a noir thriller Hughes paperbacks—In a Lonely Place and Ride the Pink Horse Maybe this would finally get me out of my rut; I was trying to write the end of my novel Unable to find a hotel because of the annual Fiesta he wanders around town looking for somewhere he can park his tired self Hughes sets the scene: “He could hear raucous noise this far away the muffled roar of men mixing with liquor the shrill screams of women mixing with men and liquor.” Sailor doesn’t hesitate and enters the bar “The pack around the bar was yelling over the juke scuttling through the narrow space between the tables swinging back to Wilshire.” He is a former fighter pilot and he is struggling to adapt to this new reality This turns into paranoia and ultimately insanity which exhibits itself in Dix stalking and strangling young women On the drive he observes: “It wasn’t pretty for long A few estates and it became a road of shacks little places such as men built in the mountains before the rich discovered their privacy and ousted them And then the shacks were left behind and the road became a curving pass through the canyon to some valley beyond.” Then Hughes infuses the narrative with Dix’s state of mind “It would be lonely up here at night; there were deep culverts It was lonely up here now and they passed no cars It was as if they had entered into a forbidden valley So I walked through Union Square in the thrall of the Green Market snaked my way through the clustered shoppers’ bodies shielded my eyes from the sun breaking sporadically through the leaves of the trees in the park and entered The Strand on the corner of 12th I walked past the tables stacked with paperbacks and hardcovers all the way to the back of the store I perused the shelves and spotted one single Dorothy B Hughes novel—The Expendable Man—covered in a thin layer of dust he also writes about tormented protagonists in his noirs And he also penned two enlightening books: This Year You Write Your Novel Without reading the back cover I paid for the book and that evening I began to read it a medical intern from U.C.L.A as he drives from Los Angeles to Phoenix to attend his niece’s wedding Along the way he reluctantly picks up a hitchhiker—a rude The reader wonders why Hugh feels apprehension while waiting for the girl to hop in his car discomfort at the thought of teenage joyriders returning to taunt him impatient at standing still by the side of the road I interpreted this nervousness as that of a grown man worried that he might be seen with a young girl She shows up at his hotel demanding he give her an abortion And only when detectives pay him a visit does the reader find out that Dr Now we understand why Hugh was acting the way he was although it isn’t the Deep South as Hugh says to himself a Black man who was seen giving a white teenager a ride—and the same white teenager is found dead in an Arroyo—is guilty until proven innocent mesmerized at Hughes’s ability to propel the story and infuse it with angst throughout from the dialogue between the Black protagonists the confrontation with the local (white and racist) detectives Whether it’s Santa Fe in the thralls of Fiesta She goes deep into the psyche of her characters Her dialogue and prose capture the claustrophobic locales building suspense that propels the story from the first page to the last she had courage: she wrote stories about men she wrote stories about the tensions that percolated just below the surface of daily life in America I was not the first to make this observation but it’s worth repeating: Hughes doesn’t write thrillers she writes about the inherent evil in men’s souls “So why has she [Hughes] not been more celebrated Why hasn’t her work been anthologized like that of so many of her peers?” Good questions because that’s what I asked myself after reading her novels Hughes deserves her place in the pantheon of brilliant American writers Masthead About Advertisers: Contact Us Privacy Policy Become a member for as low as $5/month 2025) – Nashville Soccer Club announced today the promotion of current Chief Operating Officer Lindsey Paola to the position of Chief Business Officer as Ian Ayre transitions into the organization’s Vice Chairman Lindsey and Ayre assumed their new roles on Jan with both reporting directly to Majority Owner and Chairman John Ingram "Ian’s transition ensures that he will continue to play an integral role with the club while recognizing what Lindsey means to the club as well,” said Ingram “Lindsey is more than deserving and I know that our future is bright with her proven leadership and approach to culture at Nashville SC." Ayre will maintain oversight of the club’s annual budgets and lead special projects as determined by the club’s Chairman including team investments and fundraising/capital raises The former Nashville SC and Liverpool FC CEO will continue to supervise soccer operations and player personnel as he will also represent the club at both Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT Pro Board of Governors meetings I could see that his vision and commitment to building a Major League Soccer Club was unwavering,” added Ayre “It has been my absolute pleasure to lead the building of the club over the last seven years but more importantly assembling an outstanding team of people who make the club so special and deliver so much of the hard work.” Lindsey joins an elite group of female executives acting in such capacity across MLS clubs (List included in the media resources) Lindsey will continue to drive culture for the organization as she oversees the day-to-day business operations for Nashville SC and Huntsville City FC In a pivotal time for soccer in North America Lindsey will also lead the strategic development and growth of the club as the region welcomes the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ and the 2026 FIFA World Cup to our city and country “I am excited and honored to step into the role of Chief Business Officer at Nashville SC where I will continue to focus on nurturing our culture and championing our people while driving our shared goals and vision,” said Lindsey “The next few years are pivotal for our club and soccer in our region as we welcome the FIFA Club World Cup to GEODIS Park in 2025 and expand our offerings with more concerts and major events Having the right pieces and infrastructure is crucial I am very grateful to John and Ian for their trust in me Having worked closely with Ian for the past seven years I look forward to expanding our partnership in this new structure drawing on his extensive experience to develop our strategies and enhance our success.” For more information regarding Nashville SC, visit www.NashvilleSC.com « Back This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. He also covers agricultural topics. Share your story idea with Ryan to take down Safe Zone signs from school campus buildings A "Safe Zone," according to Paola High School freshman Ellie Johnson indicates the school is accepting of all groups of people "We want to foster a welcoming environment for Native Americans all races and different groups of people." Paola High School students have amplified their voices to the USD 368 school board "I just want the Safe Zone signs to go back up," Johnson told KSHB 41 That's the goal — to obtain board permission to put the signs back on the school's walls "Imagine not being able to show your true skin," explained Caden Griffith-Hizey "You walk around and feel like people can see you're not wearing your own skin But you can't show them your real skin because horrible things could happen to you if you do." Griffith-Hizey identifies with the LGBTQ+ community She's fighting for equality in her school's hallways "I want to foster a welcoming environment," Giffith-Hizey said Since the group of about 10 students started the Safe Zone sign fight the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive received pushback from a community member during the public comment period but you're here to learn," said Paola resident Steve Speakman facing the group of students behind him instead A school board member asked Speakman to address the board "I don't know if any of you are lesbians.. Following Speakman's public comment opportunity "I think you all have severe psychological problems," he said The board stepped in as Speakman left the stand relaunched the Gay-Straight Alliance club (GSA) we've seen some of that in our student body," Blackmore said Blackmore is the standing president of the GSA club which has come and gone a few times in its history at the school Blackmore told KSHB 41 the group has welcomed in more students to the club than anticipated The GSA even offered a student a chance to share their opinion during the club's first meeting there is going to be a clash of opinions," Blackmore explained we are seeing such a great response from our community What we are lacking is that response at meetings from our student body.. But they care so much about the taxpayers and voters to come up and share their opinions Blackmore is asking her peers and residents to stand by them at the May 12 Board of Education meeting KSHB 41 reached out the each USD 368 Board of Education member and the district superintendent for an interview — no one made themselves available Samantha Poetter-Parshall also resides on the Paola School Board The USD 368 Board of Education issued this statement: "There has been much public discussion regarding the Board of Education enforcement of board policy IFA – Classroom Displays and the removal of Safe Zone Signs This decision was a directive by the board to the superintendent as part of the December Executive Session as it related to the superintendent’s evaluation The board believes all areas of a school should be safe for all students. Board members always appreciate hearing from students. Our leadership team continues to work closely with Paola High School students and staff to make sure our entire school is safe and we want every student to be supported so they can learn She told KSHB 41 she's been at each meeting in support of her daughter and her students Carla Blackmore also expressed her displeasure with how the board has responded to the students speaking up for what they believe in "This is what you teach your kids to do; stand up for [what] you feel is right," she said "These kids show up and are polite and respectful.. These adults that I can vote for sit up there and roll their eyes I just want this on the agenda to be discussed.. What happened Monday is an escalation of you doing nothing." The USD 368 Board of Education provided KSHB 41 with the IFA - Classroom Display policy: Materials displayed in and around a classroom are generally considered instructional materials and must comply with board policy They may be selected by the classroom teacher but should be grade-level appropriate and align with the subject-matter being taught Materials or displays not meeting these criteria are subject to removal by the principal Classrooms are not public forums for the display or distribution of political Employees may not use classrooms for the posting or display of materials to promote or convey a political This policy does not require a principal to remove photos or other personal items from a teacher’s desk or surrounding area as long as the items do not disrupt the learning process The next USD 368 Board of Education meeting is set for Monday Report a typo Paola Capó-García is the city of San Diego's new Poet Laureate the third to take on the role since the program began in 2020 She follows Ron Salisbury and most recently Jason Magabo Perez Individual poems:"Yellow" (Poetry Society of America)"Poem in Which I Only Use Vowels" (American Academy of Poets) Collection:"Clap For Me That's Not Me" (Rescue Press Capó-García moved to San Diego to study creative writing at the University of California She is a former journalist and has spent the past seven years as an educator in the High Tech High (HTH) charter school network — first as a 12th grade English teacher and now at the HTH Graduate School of Education Capó-García is driven to demystify poetry — not just to make it accessible but to show people that poetry is a "thriving thing that exists out in the world," she said She also stressed the urgency of art in today’s world "There will never be a time when we don't need poetry or when we don't need art Capó-García officially begins her two-year term as San Diego Poet Laureate with an inaugural reading and panel discussion at the San Diego Central Library at 5:30 p.m I think my role as San Diego Poet Laureate is one of stewardship in some way It's not about saying that this is the only mode to interpret or channel your feelings offering maybe new possibilities and new opportunities for people who otherwise maybe never thought of poetry as something they would ever come close to My expectation is being able to collaborate with a lot of organizations that either I have already collaborated with in the past as a teacher or just personally and also finding new organizations to collaborate with and hopefully making connections for them I anticipate more connections with schools I expect and anticipate getting to know more local poets I'm excited for this position to connect me with more local writers and to really champion them and collaborate with them I also see my role as someone who can continue to dispel whatever misconceptions we have about poetry and really think of it as something of the people That it is an incredibly democratic and accessible form of writing — that as long as you can feel things although I don't want to think of it that way I think of my shoes being side by side with his shoes because when you look at everything he accomplished in those two years — bringing more poetry to different communities the way he was able to get into schools and also connect poetry to ethnic studies — that connection is so incredible to me and what we need in schools a Filipino poet in this position to represent so many people in San Diego I think that was an incredibly powerful thing for the past two years to have that model and to have the model of someone who really thinks of poetry as a radical tool It's not just pretty words strung together It is something that elicits movement and action I think a lot of (the) misconceptions come from academia — that it is this Ivory Tower sort of thing that it is overly complex and that not everyone can understand it That is not the poetry that I have been transformed by And I don't actually think that that's the poetry that thrives and is celebrated today When I think of the great poets of today, I'm thinking about Ross Gay, Danez Smith, Ilya Kaminski and so many other writers who put it to you beautifully and plainly It might take you a few steps with each line to break down what's being said to constantly show people this is what poetry actually is There is play that's happening on the page Poetry is a physical object that you curate on a piece of paper — the way that you format it That choreography on the page is super interesting And that's a way to connect with more people who maybe have more of an appreciation for visual art to think of poetry just in the same way Poetry was the main thing that I would focus on every semester "We heard we're going to do a lot of poetry with you." And they would be really so much of my energy went into showing them a side of poetry that they had never seen With that came showing them contemporary writers — to show them that poetry is this thriving thing we're not just reading writers from the early 20th century So that felt like a really important moment to get them to express the anger, the rage, the confusion, whatever it is that they were feeling and to then use a text like Claudia Rankine's "Citizen" to give them a language and a historical awareness of how exactly we came to this moment in time in 2020 and 2021. The writing that came out of those eight-week chunks — and the conversations that we had — even though distance learning is something a lot of teachers want to forget, for me, it felt like the most powerful semester or year that I've ever had, because of the conversations that the students allowed me to have with them and because of the rawness of what they were expressing in their writing. I grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Spanish is my first language. English also always felt like my other first language, just because I grew up with a lot of TV — and it just baked in my brain. So I felt an ease, always, with English. (English) always felt like a language where I could access a lot of my creativity in, because I watched so many films and so many TV shows and I listened to so much music and so much hip-hop and so much alternative rock. I felt like that's a language where I could find a different side of myself and maybe articulate things that I couldn't otherwise. Now, of course, I'm trying to constantly get back to Spanish — that's what happens at that (young) age, the grass is always greener and you think of other things outside of your upbringing that are more interesting than what you're living through. That will always be a regret, but I think that's why I incorporate so much Spanish in my work now. But at the time, English felt like a really interesting creative avenue. I grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico in an area called Miramar, and I came to the U.S. during undergrad. I was hopping around every two years, it felt — from Puerto Rico to Syracuse, to New York City, to Davis, to San Diego. And when I got here, I felt like: Oh, I'm here. This is my other home, other than San Juan. This feels like my other home. That movement, that restlessness, and trying to search for what home looks like definitely inspire some of my poetry. One of the big things that I've always come back to is the ways in which we pursue these hyper-consumerist lifestyles as a way to avoid, or as a way to numb ourselves in many ways. So materiality, consumerism, media — those things come up a lot in my work because that's always been the way that I self-medicate. That's always been the way that I cope. Or sometimes pursue, not just avoid, but that's the way that I'm gonna attack it — by naming it. Specifically now, in this bizarre moment that we're living in, I find that writing and connection and collaboration are more important than ever. So I'm excited to be in community with people and be writing with them. I don't want to be the facilitator that facilitates them writing, I want to write with them and see what comes out of that and what conversations will that elicit. Get tickets Shop Events/Brooklyn TalksBrooklyn Talks: Paola Mendoza and Paola RamosThursday, October 17, 2024, 7–9 pmGet tickets Join journalist Paola Ramos and filmmaker Paola Mendoza for a thought-provoking conversation on two of the nation’s most important and misunderstood communities: Latinos and immigrants From the rise of authoritarian forces and anti-immigrant rhetoric to the spread of misinformation Ramos and Mendoza will touch on pressing issues facing American political and cultural life In tandem with the release of their books SOLIS and Defectors the two authors reflect on how Latino and immigrant communities shape the nation Together they will explore storytelling's power to help us understand these issues and to inspire change tells the tale of undocumented immigrants subjected to labor camps and a teen-led contingent that plots to liberate its community unravels the assumption that Democrats can rely on a monolithic Latino vote by sharing stories of Latino voters who have aligned with the conservative movement Tickets are $10 ($6 for Members) and include after-hours admission to the American Art galleries. 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For visitors with disabilities or accessibility needs, email access@brooklynmuseum.org. 200 Eastern ParkwayBrooklyn, New York 11238-6052718.638.5000Contact usClosed Metrics details Archaeologist with a wide view of prehistory and a passion for innovative collaboration Francesco d’Errico & Chris Henshilwood The authors declare no competing interests Reprints and permissions Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-024-02616-0 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Paola Ballon is a Senior Statistician at the Development Economics Vice Presidency of the World Bank and a Research Associate at the University of Oxford Paola leads analytical and statistical initiatives aimed at advancing the production of disaggregated-inclusive data on vulnerable populations Her work involves developing robust data platforms and methodologies that enable the World Bank to effectively measure and evaluate the inclusion and social development progress of vulnerable populations Paola was a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford and served as a Technical Adviser for poverty reduction to the Ministry of Economics and Finance in Mozambique under UNU-WIDER Paola is specialized in the measurement and statistical analysis of multidimensional poverty in Econometrics from the University of Geneva  and  is an Associate Editor of Oxford Development Studies and the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities Her work has been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Home  /  News  /  Clinical Care  /  Cancer Rossi empowers cancer patients to take control of their health through lifestyle medicine A career aptitude test suggested medicine would be a good fit for Paola Rossi But it also warned she was too empathetic for the job She immediately knew she had found her calling She is confident she made the right choice Rossi attended medical school at the University of Buenos Aires and began practicing in family medicine and palliative care lifestyle and nutrition was a frequent topic of conversation with her patients She decided to further develop her expertise in this area 40% of all cancers are related to modifiable factors like diet and nutrition,” said Dr adopting healthy habits can lower the risk.” In 2021, she moved to South Florida to attend the University of Miami, where she earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology. During her studies, she began working with Tracy Crane, Ph.D., RDN, Sylvester’s director of lifestyle medicine supporting cancer survivors at all points of the cancer care continuum through research Rossi’s research has focused on the benefits of diet and exercise during cancer treatments and their impact on patient tolerance to treatment and overall outcomes She has also spearheaded the development of programs to meet the needs of cancer patients at Sylvester and the broader community providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to take charge of their health “I am so grateful to have a job that allows me to combine my passions for both research and clinical work,” said Dr Rossi to learn more about her lifestyle medicine work Her answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length The leading causes of mortality in the U.S and the top risk factors are related to lifestyle medicine we all know that diet and exercise are important but mixed messages make it difficult to navigate a healthy path we have a responsibility to provide programming and clear and accurate messaging Using a comprehensive approach, we bring together clinicians and scientists across various disciplines to provide specialized cancer survivorship care. As we research useful interventions for cancer patients and survivors we also implement them through unique cancer support services and survivorship programs to enhance our patients’ physical we are training future generations of health care providers to ensure they understand the impact of lifestyle medicine and how to communicate the information accurately It is an honor to work with so many cancer survivors in the community to help them improve their health and overall quality of life The program provides cancer survivors with the support and tools they need to gain control and focus on their health regardless of where they are in their cancer journey which offers personalized support to high-risk patients including counseling in genetics and lifestyle medicine The new program aims to help cancer survivors reduce their cancer risk by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors The program combines traditional risk assessment based on family history and genetics with self-reported exercise, diet, activity and sleep data collected through digital tools such as Fitbits and Apple watches. This data is then analyzed using Sylvester’s My Wellness Check and My Wellness Research data platforms The program also considers tobacco and alcohol use when creating personalized assessments and treatment plans This work involves multiple disciplines working together toward a common goal It is also a privilege to work with such an incredible team at Sylvester I love spending time with my husband, Jerónimo, and our black lab, Kilua. I also enjoy acting, singing and dancing in community theater, teaching Zumba and baking sourdough bread, which is a favorite in the Crane Lab. Tags: cancer research, Dr. Paola Rossi, Dr. Tracy Crane, lifestyle medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Tracy Crane is part of a clinical trial that is investigating the best way to cater diet and exercise programs to cancer patients The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s second annual conference offered tracks for cancer researchers and patients alike South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer center helps to close health equity gaps in gynecologic cancer care locally and globally Copyright © 2025 University of Miami Health System We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Anthony Paola, born May 16, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024 at his home in Holland, Michigan. Anthony leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. A heart transplant recipient 28 years... 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Share your story idea with Ryan residents within USD 368 are gathering signatures to petition a school levy "The problem I have with the verbiage is that it says cost of living I don’t know what that means," Kristie Chavez The Paola School Board passed a resolution for the option to initiate a Cost of Living Authority (COLA) tax levy in March Kansas law permits a qualifying school board to levy a tax on the tangible property within the school district a lot school districts do qualify because we are close to a metro area," Jimmy Hay director of finance for the Paola School District "The appraised values of homes in the area have been increasing for many It's a little more common in Johnson County Every school district in Johnson County is eligible there are only two school districts that are eligible Hay added that Paola has never levied COLA and this is the first time action has been taken "Louisburg School District has levied it for three years," he said The Paola School District has the option to implement this local taxpayer-paid and funded for levy anytime within the next year The fiscal impact it could bring is a total potential funding of $682,568 "This is cash money that would fund the district budget that could be used for operational things or facility-type things," Hay said your relative wealth to the rest of the state increases We have been losing state aid because of our relative wealth to the state.” Hay told KSHB 41 it's a change from state funding and the burden is shifted locally Residents and members of a local Facebook group called Miami County KS Property Tax Appeal have filed a petition and are gathering signatures to put this COLA levy on a ballot "I think our taxes in the county have gone up substantially in the last four or five years I know we’re feeling it," Courtney Crawford told KSHB 41 this COLA levy would not raise taxes for residents in the district It creates no-interest cash flow for the school budget as the levy can fluctuate in rates depending on the cost of homes in the area year-to-year The Paola School District would still have to qualify for COLA the next year Robert Chavez is an admin on the Miami County KS Property Tax Appeal Facebook page "My goal in the end is to have at least the majority of the registered voters to at least participate," he explained "We need to get people more informed about getting out to vote and knowing that their vote counts for something.” Not all petition signors are against funding the local school Stan Heth lives near Hillsdale and sign his name on the petition so he can share his voice on Election Day "We’ve got a county that’s got like 33,000 people in it.. Get out and sign the petition to get it on the ballot What I would like to see the school district put out is a plan for what they need the money for." Hay says the money could support district operations or facilities Residents who gathered signatures told KSHB 41 they have an April 15th deadline to gather 500 signatures The group will be outside the Miami County Administration building on Saturday "I think the people should decide if our taxes are going to go up or be levied," Crawford added "It shouldn’t just be a school board decision." KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. Share your story idea with Ryan is expanding affordable housing options through a $1 million grant it's provided transitional housing services for women and families Friday's groundbreaking ceremony was filled with emotions "That's the estimated population of rural homelessness in Kansas." Beth Waddle is the CEO — she helped in founding the organization 19 years ago to value the underserved rural population "We take a relationship-based approach," Waddle said "We have to get to know people and what their needs are and earn the right to speak into their lives." The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is providing $17.7 million in affordable housing grants in 2023 worked diligently to permit a tiny home project in the city limits My Father's House grant dollars will benefit 14 tiny homes on a lot adjacent to its flagship location "We have the money raised for 14 tiny homes," Waddle said "The goal is to have approximately 40 to 44 in total." The community has stepped up in numerous ways volunteering to push the project to Phase 1 Her vision for the 14 Tiny Home Village is to create permanent home options with necessary hygeine and shelter services on the property My Father's House has a waiting list for its current transitional housing program Michelle Sutti is the programs success story spent time with the crowd and described herself as "homeless." "They taught me how to be a productive member of society they built a support system for me — everything I needed to do," she said "It opened the door for many opportunities; I never had anyone do that for me before.” Sutti works full time with a certificate in accounting and lives with her husband and four children has added challenges for residents transitioning into society has the lowest vacancy rates of any southeast Kansas county in rental homes We also have some of the highest median rental rates When people are graduating from our program and transitioning out it's kind of a non-starter for them," Waddle said "The houses that are available are not within their price range We saw a need for this tiny home project to increase available affordable housing options." My Father's House will begin construction almost immediately "What they’re doing will allow people to be reintegrated into society instead of being kicked right back out the door," Sutti said The largest portion of the project is to build necessary water sewer and electric services on the plot of land It's expected to be completed near the end of 2025 In their stunning processional opera, co-creators Paola Prestini and Magos Herrera and director Louisa Proske present the story of Sor Juana a 17th-century proto-feminist nun whose passion for knowledge pitted her against powerful men – and her own voracious intellect Many of Sor Juana’s intellectual and political battles are operatic material but Primero Sueño dramatizes her creative process as a radical act: she reconciled her creative doubts by believing that her work would echo across the ages honoring her vision as a triumph over the men who burned her books it is fitting that Prestini and Herrera focus on Sor Juana’s process of writing her magnum opus poem It is a vital necessity of our existence… Poetry is the way we help give name to the nameless so that it can be thought The farthest horizons of our hopes and fears are cobbled by our poems carved from the rock experiences of our daily lives.” Carved from rock experiences, indeed. The performance is intimately designed for The Met Cloisters a museum reconstructed from four European structures and perched atop the furthest hill in Manhattan Governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Cloisters houses 5,000 works of art from the 12th to 15th centuries The structure provided a parallel to Sor Juana’s intellectual and emotional passage Herrera and Prestini gave the stones something modern and magical to absorb and Quetzalcoatl grounded the surrealism with his own spectacular choreography and associate direction one of the world’s great jazz and improvisatory vocalists was fully unleashed to present a stupendous performance A significant portion of the opera’s artistic and advisory team represent Latin America and Mexico through their roles in government Through this broad cultural support and expertise Primero Sueño successfully positions Sor Juana as a contemporary feminist icon while remaining grounded in historical context and although English subtitles were projected throughout the work the total linguistic immersion coupled with Mexican Baroque music and mythology makes it clear that Sor Juana is not adapting to us; rather Proske’s direction utilized the full Cloisters space while shepherding the audience into specific locations recreating Sor Juana’s experience of inner freedom and external constraints But perhaps even more than the labyrinthine corridors Innocent arches became portals for Death; small stone openings became personal portals for the audience-voyeurs; bland frames opened for Misogony and grand Great Hall doors swung open for apparitions David Herrera’s sculpture animation and masks Andrea Lauer’s costume and wearable technology design and Jorge Cousineau’s varied text and projections created critical counterpoints to the Eurocentric museum setting through shocks of rainbow feathers The processional and site-specific nature of the work presented an enormous logistical challenge The mobile lighting and projection teams — directed by Jiyoun Chang and Jorge Cousineau respectively — and audience guide teams were active throughout the entire opera as spaces were utilized multiple times it was a pleasant and egalitarian experience to witness the production team’s central contribution to the piece A proscenium presentation of Primero Sueño is hard to imagine; future stagings of this piece will have to reconsider how each new immersive setting can illuminate Sor Juana’s gentle power without overwhelming her story with the environment The opera’s setting and sonic environment preserved cohesion in a fragmented experience of her story And perhaps this is the point: we experience the duration of her struggle and Sor Juana victoriously breaks into our life I CARE IF YOU LISTEN is an editorially-independent program of the American Composers Forum and is made possible thanks to generous donor and institutional support Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and may not represent the views of ICIYL or ACF You can support the work of ICIYL with a tax-deductible gift to ACF. 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You can support the work of ICIYL with a gift to ACF Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Leonora “Lee” (D’Emilio) Paola passed away peacefully on Monday October 21 Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (DeSimone) D’Emilio She was the beloved wife of the late Raphael Paola they were married for 57 years prior to his passing in 2006.  She is survived by her children Rosanne King and her husband James of Cranston She was the loving grandmother of Rayna Grenon and her husband Michael She was the beloved great grandmother of Lianna She was predeceased by her siblings Phyllis Pozzo her talents brought an entertaining to a new elegance She was also a wonderful loving and supportive grandmother.  Her Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday Everyone is asked to go directly to the church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports Harvard professor and Broad Institute member Paola Arlotta received the Momentum Award from the International Society of Stem Cell Research a nonprofit organization committed to promoting human health through in stem cell research for her work on neurological diseases and stem cell-derived brain organoids The Momentum Award focuses on honoring and recognizing the achievements of an active scientist who “has established a major area of stem cell-related research with a strong trajectory for future success,” and is supported by Bluerock Therapeutics Arlotta works on growing brain organoids — small apple seed sized pieces of brain tissue — for longer periods of time and is changing the way stem cell research is conducted “Having the capacity to start with a sample of blood which is a tissue that you can take from a human being and turn that into this small replica human brain organoids small avatars I like to call them of the brain and being able to study them in the lab can really open the door to all sorts of discoveries” Arlotta said who is particularly interested in autism spectrum disorder and other neurological conditions said the ability to screen and develop drugs “on the very same tissue of the very same group of patients” that you want to treat is extremely important and can lead to more targeted treatments “Research tools in academic labs are now transitioning to be extremely powerful tools for development of new therapeutics” Arlotta said Several of Arlotta lab members lauded her approach to research an assistant professor of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at University of Southern California and former postdoctoral fellow in Arlotta’s lab “I felt I had the freedom to pursue the questions that were interesting to me,” Quadrato said a Harvard postdoctoral fellow in Arlotta’s lab said that Arlotta is “able to tell you the vision of the next ten years of everything that is related to cortical development and sensory research.” Quadrato said Arlotta has a very brave and innovative approach to research that goes “against the established dogma” in neuroscience With Arlotta’s guidance in determining a research focus Trattaro “learned how to structure research projects with specific questions and how to find the question that is right” for his interests she pushed me beyond the boundaries so that I could think another aspect that I wasn’t considering before.” Trattaro said a computational scientist at the Broad Institute and research scientist in Arlotta’s lab “Paola’s lab is a pool of really highly dense intralab collaborations” Wei said “I find interacting with the biologists can help me understand how my expertise can facilitate the research.” Quadrato went on to call Arlotta an “amazing role model” who believes in her trainees and continues to provide encouragement and we are in touch a lot still,” Quadrato said Arlotta said that the award is not just an acknowledgement of her work but a testament to the team she has worked with in her lab it’s really about a team of amazing individuals who I have really the privilege to work with in the lab every day,” she said Want to keep up with breaking news? 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Paola Mignone PhD ’23 first heard about Binghamton University 15 years ago She even gave it a nickname: ‘the brain school.’ Her career has since changed gears several times but one thing has stayed constant — her respect and care for the students she serves “One thing I love about working at Binghamton is that our students are smart They are part of the fabric of the institution I’ve seen time and again how the University brings them to the table in important ways listening to and incorporating their feedback.” Mignone is the assistant vice president for residential experiences and auxiliary services She has filled the position for nearly four years — including throughout COVID-19 — but she has also held several other roles on campus including assistant director of Residential Life the associate director of business affairs the assistant dean for financial operations and the director of Residential Life Mignone has worked to solicit and act upon student feedback from restructuring the Residential Life student staffing model to be more manageable and employ more students to meeting regularly with the Student Culinary Council to discuss food options on campus which has made it fun to learn,” she added “Binghamton has been an exciting place to work she’s come to think of the university as much more than just ‘the brain school.’ These days excels because of the people she shares it with The staff and faculty work immensely hard to support students and each other which is why we have people that have been here for 40+ years That says something about the campus culture I’m proud to be a Binghamton staff member and a Binghamton alumna.” she holds a bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College in finance and psychology with a minor in political science and a Master of Business Administration from Long Island University (LIU) Post She pursued this path all the way to her doctorate by which time she had come to Binghamton University to further her professional career Mignone completed three years of a School of Management program “I realized through my work with Binghamton students that I wanted to continue my career at the University that didn’t look like teaching or pursuing research in finance,” she said “I talked to the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) and transitioned to a degree program there that felt more in line with the direction I hoped to go professionally.” Mignone ultimately graduated with her philosophy doctorate while researching sense of belonging and networks of social support a topic that directly correlated with her past work in student experiences “CCPA opened opportunities for me to explore whatever I was curious about,” she said I could apply them in my real-world job overseeing Residential Life and other areas she takes that experience as a student into her roles on campus and understands the experience all the better “When a student says it’s overwhelming to navigate all the systems it may seem like second nature,” Mignone said “But if you’re the person a student feels comfortable with then you have a responsibility to make transfer and collaboration as frictionless as possible as a person who was working here professionally could still find it hard to navigate such a large hierarchical institution Mignone manages the technical aspects of student housing as well as the programmatic — from the educational component to general recreation and crisis planning She also oversees auxiliary services — dining amenities to bookstore operations and even other revenue contracts from vending machines to the campus preschool or the Lane­–Starke Tennis Center She has a lot to look forward to in her role she will oversee several upcoming projects on campus The Chenango Room project and the addition of a floor to one of the science buildings as an event space as well as new dining and bookstore contracts Yet one of the accomplishments she is most proud of focuses by embedding a social work internship within Residential Life’s offerings has hired two full time social workers and 14 interns to serve the needs of students in addition to various levels of crisis intervention “The reality of working with students is that they are sometimes dealing with really difficult issues outside of the classroom.” Mignone said “We’re trying to help students before they are in a mental health crisis and get them resources we’ve long understood that because we have the most face time with students we have a role and a responsibility to do something with that information that we learn.” dedicates career to creating an unforgettable residential experience Artist Paola Martinez Gamez represents the best of the Borderland The native El Pasoan was raised in Mexico and has an appreciation for the way of life that bridges nations and people seeing the beauty and the exceptional in them That gift has served her well since her move to Europe where she is exploring art and experiences as she adds to her artistic palette of skill Borderland art lovers can see her exhibition The exhibition spotlights four distinct series she said: “‘Pearls to the Swines’ presents self-portraits holding a pig’s head a visceral metaphor for misplaced love and emotional healing ‘Lucha Loca’ celebrates Mexican wrestling as both a connection to home and an act of creative freedom infused with vibrant colors and stencil techniques reminiscent of urban Berlin.” Her series “Cruces Rosas por Doquier” targets violence against women in Juárez confronting the brutal realities of femicide and human trafficking by “depicting women with firearms in their mouths and on their heads as symbols of both vulnerability and defiance.” Her “Life is Just a Moment” work “meditates on mortality through the image of burning matches capturing the ephemeral nature of existence.” Not all of her recent work will be on exhibit The three paintings in the “Vida Fronteriza” series have been sold and are in Mexico City Martinez Gamez said: “These works are tied together by the concept of borders — not just physical ones but those we construct within ourselves and our societies My time in Berlin allowed me to see my homeland with new eyes through this exhibition at Region One Gallery I bring back a dialogue between these worlds.” I’ve previously seen an exhibition of her work that featured large portraits of the Rarámuri Indigenous people who live in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico but what made them even more amazing was that More: Paola Martinez's 'Capirota' art show at Casa Ortiz reflects diversity in talent, mediums But while her talent and skill are breathtaking, what impressed me most about her was her humanity. I looked out the window during her exhibition and saw her outside, walking slowly toward the gallery entrance alongside an elderly woman, her arm protectively around her, making sure she was safe as she stepped. They both were smiling and I could see and sense the love, and I thought how fortunate the art world is to have someone who understands and seeks out the beauty in human existence and can represent it in ways we all can see, even in challenging circumstances. I asked Martinez Gamez a few questions about her recent experiences in Europe and her return to the Borderland. Question: How did you end up moving to Berlin? How long have you been there now? Q: You are working with Polish artists now on projects. How did you get to know them and start working with them? Q: You previously spent time in Madrid, Spain. Which city, Madrid or Berlin, helped you grow more as a person and as an artist? Q: Which other European cities have you spent time in? Q: Which do you prefer most as a person just enjoying life? A: If I had to choose based on personal experience, I would say Italy. It’s a country that truly encompasses beauty in every sense. There’s an effortless charm to the way life is lived there, from the art-filled streets to the warmth of the people. It’s a place that feels rich and fulfilling on so many levels. So, if you ever get the chance, don’t skip Italy. Q: What do you miss most about El Paso/Juárez? Q: Do you plan on settling down in Europe or do you think eventually you’ll head back to the Borderland? Also, which other parts of the world would you like to live in and why? Q: Do you find the art community more welcoming in Europe or the Borderland?“ A: I’ve been fortunate to meet incredible people in the art community, both in Europe and the Borderland. There’s a collective energy — artists moving in the same direction, pushing each other to explore and create more freely. In Berlin, artistic worlds constantly collide; you’re always encountering new creatives from different disciplines, and that openness has been incredibly inspiring. I’ve felt very welcomed here. At the same time, the Borderland has a strong and deeply rooted artistic community. There are amazing artists actively working to shape and elevate the local scene, and there’s a shared commitment to building something meaningful. In both places, I’ve experienced the power of artists coming together to push for growth and development within their communities. Q: Have you expanded your art since your move, such as trying mediums or techniques? Where have you learned the most about art and about yourself as a person? A: Absolutely. My art is constantly evolving, just as I am. It’s an extension of my life, and naturally, it reflects my personal and artistic growth. Since moving, I’ve explored new techniques and mediums, allowing myself to step outside my comfort zone. Berlin has given me the freedom to experiment without constraints, to push my work in new directions, and to embrace that evolution wholeheartedly As a painter, I can see how my work is constantly evolving — it’s a direct reflection of my own growth. My paintings are an extension of my life, and as I change, so does my work. There’s always a need for exploration, a curiosity that pushes me to tell new stories through my different series and subjects. I can’t paint the same thing over and over; that would be a denial of the natural evolution of both myself and my art. Living in a city like Berlin has provided me with the space to be my most authentic self, free from external judgment. There’s a strong sense of individuality, a kind of unspoken “live and let live” mentality that allows for complete freedom of expression. And in a world where so much doesn’t seem to make sense to me, painting gives me oxygen — it’s both a refuge and a purpose. I know I still have so much to learn, to explore, and to dive into. Painting remains a mystery to me, but one I willingly surrender to because it continues to give me life. Looking back, my entire journey — every place, every challenge, every experience, every person I’ve met — has shaped both my artistic voice and my understanding of myself. The growth has been undeniable, and I look forward to seeing where it takes me next. Q: What are the differences in the cultures between Europe and the U.S.? Q: What’s your favorite part about living in Europe? Q: Many think El Paso has the best Mexican food (at least outside of Mexico). Are there any good Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants in Berlin or is the cuisine focused on cultures closer to Germany? (As an aside, I think I take good Mexican food for granted living in El Paso.) Q: Do you find the people around you now welcoming, or does being from the U.S. cause tension sometimes? A: I would like to invite all of you to my upcoming exhibition at Region One Gallery, 216 E. Overland Ave., El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, April 10th. This exhibition is deeply meaningful to me because it marks a return to my roots with a body of work that has evolved through my time abroad. While living in Europe, I’ve absorbed different artistic influences, techniques, and perspectives, but my identity as a border artist remains at the core of everything I create. “GrenzKunst” (“Border Art”) is a deeply personal and culturally reflective exhibition that explores themes of identity, heartbreak, resilience, and the raw realities of the Borderland experience. After two years in Madrid and Berlin, I return to El Paso and Ciudad Juárez with a body of work that embodies the complexities of movement — places, emotions, and stories. This exhibition is a fusion of those experiences — my love for storytelling, my cultural background, and my exploration of identity and human emotion. It’s an opportunity to share what I’ve been working on with the community that shaped me and to reconnect through my art. It’s a moment of coming full circle, and I’m excited to share it. “GrenzKunst” is a testament to the beauty and brutality of life on the edge — of countries, of love, and of time itself. MENUCourtesy of Danna PaolaGetting Ready With Mexican superstar Danna came into town just for the occasion and her high hopes were surely met by the graffiti-covered set and intensely decadent clothes on the runway She took us with her through her time in the glam chair all the way up to the moment before the show Keep scrolling to see her behind-the-scenes pictures The comedy, directed by GerRee Hinshaw and starring Laura Chavez offers a nuanced exploration of representation personal struggles and diversity within the Latinx community a Latina professor hired to help an unnamed political party win the Hispanic vote in an upcoming election Paola also grapples with personal challenges The production breaks the fourth wall frequently creating an intimate connection with its audience "This is an interactive play,” Hinshaw explained “The audience gets real access to Laura (Chavez)’s character Hinshaw believes this approach is especially effective in Boulder's predominantly white community where conversations about representation and identity take on particular significance And she thinks everyone can see themselves somewhere in this script This approach ensures that audiences from all backgrounds can find points of connection within the story especially relevant as the nation heads into the 2024 elections "I promise no one's off the hook in this show Leading lady Laura Chavez said the way the play approaches its Latinx characters is deeply important to her "To be able to show that diversity within the culture itself "We're not used to seeing Latinos in the nuanced places." The play was actually originally titled "The Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latin Vote." BETC received special permission from playwright Bernardo Cubría to change its name for its production.  "It's a title that the artistic director of BETC, Jessica Robblee, kind of spoke to and worked with Bernardo Cubría, the playwright on," explained Hinshaw The new title is more than a play just on words Ballad/Ballot; it also gives audiences a bit more of a sense of  “what will be inside this play While the play tackles serious topics related to the upcoming election "It's sort of built-in that we're going to kind of unpack some of this .. allows the production to address complex issues while maintaining a comedic tone The “Ballot of Paola Aguilar” also employs a distinctive approach to the characterization of its political operatives — the production team calls them "the think tank" — who come to Paolo with their efforts to analyze and categorize voter demographics.  Hinshaw described the rapid-fire speech of this duo as "the corporate effect," noting we start to have this sort of mind meld and we say things we wouldn't say at our dinner table.” Hinshaw believes the play has something to offer all audiences;  it celebrates "the beauty in the Latina/Latinx diaspora" while also providing "a little bit of a masterclass in understanding what no one ever really takes the time to unpack about all these words: why we use them Indie film ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ hopes to revive Colorado’s film industryChavez echoed this sentiment "I think we are perfectly seated to be doing this where we're doing this I think that's the audience that will be most enlightened by the things that we're saying and learn the most throughout the piece.” Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s "The Ballot of Paola Aguilar" runs at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder through Nov Editor's Note: Boulder Ensemble Theater Company is a financial supporter of CPR News You want to know what is really going on these days We can help you keep up.  The Lookout is a free daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado Sign up here and we will see you in the morning Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. 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All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy I spoke at the grand opening of the new Paola VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) expanded services and an updated facility for veterans across eastern Kansas The new clinic is more than double the size of the former location meaning more veterans in Paola will be able to receive primary and mental health care Facilities like Paola’s are critical for providing veterans their family members and survivors the health care and benefits they have earned I addressed the potential reductions to the VA workforce current efforts to downsize the department must be done in a responsible manner I expect to work with the VA to right-size the current workforce and legislate necessary changes Thank you to all of the employees and health care workers here in Paola along with the staff in the Eastern Kansas VA Health Care System for their dedication to providing the best care and outcomes for all veterans who come through their doors I look forward to seeing how this facility will provide better care for Kansas veterans Speaking at Ag Business Council of KC Later on Thursday I had the opportunity to speak with agricultural business leaders and stakeholders from Kansas and Missouri at the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City’s March luncheon I spoke on progress in reauthorizing the Farm Bill Department of Agriculture just rolled out and the outlook on trade As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture I will work to be a voice for producers and businesses that call Kansas home I appreciate the opportunity to speak with the council members and I look forward to working with them on policies that help rural America thrive  Groundbreaking for Fort Leavenworth Child Development Center On Thursday I participated in the groundbreaking for the Child Development Center at Fort Leavenworth I supported this project by securing federal resources for an expansion to Fort Leavenworth that will help support more than 300 children and reduce wait times for families I want to thank Lieutenant General Milford Beagle Command Sergeant Major Vanessa Sun and the Fort Leavenworth community for having me I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this facility on the many military families who call Fort Leavenworth their home Applauding Michelle Bowman’s Nomination President Donald Trump announced he is nominating current Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Governor Bowman has been a steadfast champion of community banks and she understands the role that relationships play in business from her experience working at and supervising a small lender Her perspective is desperately needed at the Federal Reserve Visits Across Kansas Nemaha Valley Community Hospital On Monday I visited Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca I was able to help secure funding for the construction of a new inpatient care wing and expansion of the emergency department and radiology suite Nemaha Valley Community Hospital was nationally ranked a Top-20 critical access hospital for overall performance by the National Rural Health Association in 2024 Thank you to Chief Executive Officer Kiley Floyd and all the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital team for the great work you do to maintain and expand access to quality health care in Nemaha County Barton County Community College On Tuesday I stopped by Barton County Community College to meet with President Marcus Garstecki and receive updates on their programs and priorities Barton County provides access to quality education throughout the region and abroad through Barton Online Barton Community College Foundation Director Lindsey Bogner Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons and Vice President of Administration Mark Dean for showing me around Seneca I stopped in Seneca on Monday morning to visit the Nemaha County Courthouse and attend the Nemaha County Commissioners meeting Thank you to all the Kansans in Nemaha County who visited with me I met with Kansans at the Ellis County Courthouse and attended the Ellis County Commissioners meeting I visited a few of the businesses in town including Salon 1007 which celebrated their grand re-opening on Friday I attended the Great Bend Noon Lions Club where the local American Legion Post taught valuable lessons on the proper etiquette regarding the American flag I appreciate the conversations I had in Great Bend and the American Legion’s presentation Note: Fields marked with an * are required There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here ResearchColombian-American architect Paola Moya to speak March 25Credit: Marshall Moya Design Pa — Architect and designer Paola Moya will deliver a lecture "Pursuing Your Dreams and Inspiring Positive Change through Architecture," at 6 p.m in the Stuckeman Family Building Jury Space co-sponsored by the Penn State student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects and the Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Moya is CEO of product design firm inNuevo and architectural firm Marshall Moya Design Moya holds a Colombian architecture license She received an associate degree with honors in architecture from Montgomery College in Maryland She then completed her Bachelor of Science degree in architecture at the Catholic University of America where she went on to receive her M.Arch with a real estate development concentration Moya later earned a finance certification from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Education program and credits world travel for greatly expanding and influencing her career and sense of design Moya was named the 2014 “Minority Business Leader” by the Washington Business Journal; 2013 “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” by the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce; 2013 “Rising Star” by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and one of MEA Magazine's “25 Influential Women in Business.” Moya graduated from the 2014 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Leadership Class and the 2015 Leadership Montgomery Core Program She was the 2014 featured Keynote Speaker for NOMA's annual conference Her work has been recognized with international and local design excellence awards from the American Institute of Architects (National and Wash. the National Organization of Minority Architects the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association and the American Society of Architectural Illustrators For additional information about Moya, visit: http://marshallmoya.com/team/paola-moya-assoc-aia-noma/