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Mrs. Lovett’s Colorful Math Classroom

Wendy Lovett, a popular teacher at the South African math and science school COSAT, returned to her native United Kingdom recently. But she’s leaving behind more than memories. She’s leaving behind a bright, colorful classroom that students say helps them to achieve success.

Newtown, like others before them, struggling with how to deal with site of mass shooting

Global Politics

Hungarian surf rock band breaks new ground in nation’s music scene

Arts, Culture & Media

Women form special cab service in Delhi — catering exclusively to women

Tourist trade dries up as Mali struggles with Islamist insurgency

Florida student bound for Dartmouth, fighting for immigration reform on the way

Global Politics

A student from Miami who graduated as her high school valedictorian, was accepted to Dartmouth and with hopes of becoming a cardio-thoracic surgeon, very nearly lost her opportunity because her parents kept her in the country illegally when she was 4. She won a temporary reprieve, but she’s fighting for more for herself and others like her.

Dull, Boring set to become sister cities

Two small towns, one in Oregon the other in Scotland, are considering becoming sister cities. They’re not exactly linked by trade, nor are they culturally significant. It’s really the towns’ names that have the two communities considering linking up.

The art of perception of art

Arts, Culture & Media

Dr. Denis Pelli researches how we read, identify shapes, even why we find art compelling.

Computer Art

Arts, Culture & Media

The visual arts world has been slow to embrace computers. Some forward-thinking collectors hope to change that.

Italy’s New Political Power Just Says ‘No’

Conflict & Justice

Italy’s election results have produced a political gridlock that scares Europe and global investors. But also a winner: The anti-establishment “Five Star Movement” led by former comedian Beppe Grillo.