Chloe Thompson Senior Staffwriter
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Tales from Abroad: the charm of Granada
Odds are, you haven’t heard of the city I’m studying abroad in this semester. It’s called Granada, and it is in the south of Spain. It’s a city, but a small one, with a population of around 240,000 people. (Pittsburgh, for context, has a population of around 300,000.) Despite Granada’s lack of international prominence, it’s an absolutely fantastic place to spend a semester.
Pillbox | March 23, 2015 -
Agent Carter keeps audiences in suspense everywhere
I'm studying abroad in Spain this semester, so I'm trying to take it easy with my relentless TV obsession. I tell you this because Agent Carter is one of the two shows from back home that I'm still following, and I'm sticking with it because it's that good.
Pillbox | February 23, 2015 -
Tales from Abroad: the beautiful Alhambra
I’ve always loved the physical signs of history. I love that the rushing tide of human life has carved its structures and swirls into the world. One of the reasons I chose to study abroad in Granada, Spain this semester was that Spain’s unique history of interaction between Muslim, Christian, and Jewish cultures permeates the city. A prominent example of this exchange is the Alhambra.
Pillbox | February 2, 2015 -
FIFA’s investigation leaves more questions than answers
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced last week that an internal investigation cleared the organization and several host countries of any corruption in the bidding process for the opportunity to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.
Sports | November 24, 2014 -
Hebert named head of Robotics Institute
Carnegie Mellon robotics professor Martial Hebert became the director of the university’s Robotics Institute as of Nov. 15, after the Robotics Institute announced the change in leadership on Nov. 6. Hebert, who specializes in computer vision and perception in autonomous systems, will replace robotics professor Matthew Mason as director.
News | November 17, 2014