PinnedDrew ShawA Night in AthensI walked out onto the rooftop of the six-story hostel building that overlooked the surrounding downtown Athens, eyes blinking in the brightJun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Drew ShawA quick pop-in to the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court hears arguments in a square room under a square ceiling divided into 16, maybe 32, smaller, decorated squares. The…Jan 25Jan 25
Drew ShawHow corn took over the worldBefore it was ever in our Thanksgiving dinners or in our gas pumps, the crop had a husky journey from its origins as an ancient wild grass.Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
Drew ShawIn defense of candy cornThe classic sweet is known for being hated, but its modest ambitions deserve better.Oct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
Drew ShawBehind the scenes of Texas’ state fair preparationBefore Big Tex ever bellows his first “howdy folks” to fairgoers on opening day, hundreds of people have spent months preparing the fair.Sep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023
Drew ShawAI art severs human connectionArtificial Intelligence could negate human creativity, further disconnecting a society that’s more isolated than ever before.Aug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
Drew ShawBeautiful, dedicated slowness: exploring bonsai’s peaceful rootsDespite demanding virtues countercultural to modern life’s hustle, the art form has continued to attract people of all ages and countries.Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
Drew ShawTexas has banned university DEI offices — what now?It’s been a challenging six months for university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices, and the rest of 2023 isn’t looking any easier.Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Drew ShawPopcorn’s husky history as an all-American snackIt’s the reason peoples’ mouths water when they enter a movie theater and are dry when they walk out — a centuries-old entertainment…Jul 4, 2023Jul 4, 2023
Drew ShawMilitary veterans reflect on experiences with fireworks and PTSDThe star-spangled holiday sparks conversations about how people can be more mindful of the 6% of Americans who struggle with PTSD.Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023
