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Art is Not to be Explained by Things Like Science or Even Philosophy

University of California, Berkeley Professor Alva Noë examines art as a tool for understanding the condition of being human. She investigates art as something that we here at SAIC know all too well. She investigates art as a research practice.

Americans Are Sleeping Less Than They Ever Have Before

Can’t sleep because your test in art history tomorrow is stressing you out? Or do you often have trouble falling asleep? Nowadays, the average American is getting fewer than eight hours of sleep, and it is taking a toll on our bodies in huge ways. This is a three-part article about why sleep is important and how you can make sure you are getting enough of it.

Photo by Tambako The Jaguar via Flickr

Mom Calls Out Textbook Company McGraw Hill for Turning the African Slave Trade Into the Immigration of Workers from Africa

Seriously?! At least the the company ended up acknowledging how misleading this is for students.

These Protestors in Boston Really Hate Renoir

It’s hard to decide if this is serious or very ironic. Whatever it is it’s hysterical.

Photo via Hyperallergic

This Kayak Eating Bear as a Metaphor for the Black American’s Experience in America

Watch the video, but make sure to click the link above and read the article too!