PinnedDrew Shaw·Jun 4, 2023A Night in AthensI walked out onto the rooftop of the six-story hostel building that overlooked the surrounding downtown Athens, eyes blinking in the bright
Drew Shaw·Jan 25, 2024A 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…
Drew Shaw·Nov 15, 2023How 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.
Drew Shaw·Oct 25, 2023In defense of candy cornThe classic sweet is known for being hated, but its modest ambitions deserve better.
Drew Shaw·Sep 27, 2023Behind 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.
Drew Shaw·Aug 30, 2023AI art severs human connectionArtificial Intelligence could negate human creativity, further disconnecting a society that’s more isolated than ever before.
Drew Shaw·Aug 23, 2023Beautiful, 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.
Drew Shaw·Jul 10, 2023Texas 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.
Drew Shaw·Jul 4, 2023Popcorn’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…
Drew Shaw·Jul 3, 2023Military 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.
