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Professor William Nericcio is shown in his office at SDSU in San Diego, Calif. He uses comic books to teach students about critical thinking. Sept. 7, 2021

Would You Take A Class Called 'Sex, Drugs, And Rock 'N' Roll'?

SDSU uses comics to teach students how to think critically in an age of disinformation

After the deaths of his father and brother in 1917 and 1918, Duncan Phillips found solace in art. His wife, Marjorie Phillips, was a painter. They opened The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., in 1921. They are pictured in the Main Gallery, circa 1920.

Happy Birthday To The Phillips Collection, America's First Museum Of Modern Art

The Washington, D.C., gallery turns 100 this year. Susan Stamberg has fond memories of visiting back in the '60s: "It was like visiting a really rich uncle with fabulous taste and a collector's eye."

Dancers Duane Gosa (right) and Josh Thake (left) in "Stars and Stripes."

AMERICAN MASTERS: Ballerina Boys

Stream now or tune in Monday, June 28, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

In January 2020, Arizona artist Ann Morton put out a call on social media asking people to create 8 inch by 8 inch textile squares that use equal parts red and blue. The squares and the project as a whole stands for a set of values: respect for the other, citizenship, compromise, country over party and corporate influence, and creativity.

An Artist Leads A 'Violet Protest' Against Polarization

Ann Morton is pushing back against political polarization by asking Americans to contribute textiles that are equal parts red and blue.

Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) in <em>Rap Sh!t</em>.

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

Kaija Saariaho, a composer with ears wide open

From sexist professors and low self-esteem to worldwide acclaim, the Finnish composer talks about her path to success and her relentless pursuit of sound.

Artist's rendering of the research vessel that will replace a 40 year old ship in the school's fleet.

New Scripps Institution Of Oceanography Research Vessel Runs On Hydrogen

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is getting a new research ship, and it will be much better for the environment.

An Artist Leads A 'Violet Protest' Against Polarization

Ann Morton is pushing back against political polarization by asking Americans to contribute textiles that are equal parts red and blue.

There will not be an in-person Comic-Con this summer only a virtual one. The last time the pop culture convention had an in person show was July of 2019. July 20, 2019.

Roundtable: Comic-Con Weekend Moves Online Once Again

Comic-Con returns with another virtual convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of California system implements a new series of tuition increases, and the environmental cost of electric car batteries.

Sean Connery was the first actor to play James Bond in the Eon Productions official 007 franchise in 1962 in the film "Dr. No."

Cinema Junkie Episode 217: Bond. James Bond. Part Two

Like 007, Cinema Junkie returns to complete its mission to explore the world of James Bond.

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