A quiet revolution is taking place in the way physics is being taught in colleges and universities across the US. Increasing numbers of professors are moving away from the traditional lectures to a format that puts the student, rather than themselves, at the center of what's going on in the classroom. These new forms of …
What is Drawing?
"Drawing is not an exercise. Exercise is sitting on a stationary bicycle and going nowhere. Drawing is being on a bicycle and taking a journey."  — Jim Dine In the studio, students are exploring the different ways a drawing can be made. Does a drawing always have to be pencil on paper? Can you work on the …
Where do artists find inspiration and ideas?
 "The best ideas come unexpectedly from a conversation or a common activity like watering the garden. These can get lost or slip away if not acted on when they occur."    — Ruth Asawa How does a writer begin to draft a composition? How does a poet begin to craft a written snapshot of a moment? …
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Morning Meetings
Morning meetings are an important part of the Bay life. Every morning, except Wednesdays, the school gathers and spends time together. Various events happen at morning meetings—sometimes it's a faculty member who gives a brief talk about their spiritual journey, a student club talking about their latest project, a student performance, or a guest speaker. …
Model U.N. debates Riots vs. Protests
During the past Friday’s Model United Nations meeting, we discussed and debated an article from The New York Times describing the status and effectiveness of global protests led primarily by young adults. The club members debated the difference between riots and protests by analyzing the root of protest: the need for political change. We discussed how protests …
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