American Institute of Physics

Yo Quiero Perspective

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Jeremiah O'Mahony

“Now it reminds me of when my life was beginning and everything was new and full of ideas, for days when I have more memories than ideas.” Francisco Santos, the Colombian ambassador to the US, said that in an interview with Express. He was talking about Taco Bell.  

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Week 4: Casual Adventure

Monday, June 24, 2019

Catherine Ryan

The funk I was feeling at the end of last week is gone. It just took some weekend R&R. I think it also helps that I’ve learned a lot about what makes me most productive in the office at this point. I like having the extra light on in my cubicle. I have my CUWiP ball to fidget with.

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Will Shortz 2020

Monday, June 24, 2019

Jeremiah O'Mahony

The crossword is mankind’s greatest invention, and Will Shortz should be elected King of the World. We can even forgive his mustache. 

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Week Four: When I grow up, I want to be...

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Samantha Staskiewicz

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Vulnerability

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Anna Perry

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This is me Cate

Week 3: 2 AM Bus ride and Boat Cruise

Monday, June 17, 2019

Catherine Ryan

This was an odd week for me. I had to travel home Tuesday night for my younger sister's high school graduation. Then after graduation, I took a 2 AM bus back to DC, from my home in Philadelphia. I got back just before 5 am on Thursday, which means I got back before the metro started running.

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A Lesson in Precision

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Jeremiah O'Mahony

Writing for a small college’s newspaper is a unique journalistic experience, because everyone already knows what you’re writing about. Sarah Lawrence College’s culture of relentless gossip ensures administration’s betrayals of the already-thin trust became public information quickly.

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Week Three: Caffeinate Me

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Samantha Staskiewicz

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Dignified Science

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Anna Perry

“Ciencia para qué y para quiénes?”

“Science for what and for whom?”

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Silence

Monday, June 10, 2019

Anna Perry

I’ve found that, in physics spaces, the less I speak, the more popular I am. Something about my voice or my mannerisms or the way I see the world is displeasing to the average physicist; and though I can change how I act so that they’ll think I’m someone I’m not, silence is easier.

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