Tag Archives: Tragedy

Art World Responds to Orlando Shooting

Less than a week after the Orlando Tragedy, artists speak out

On the night of Saturday, June 11, 2016, Omar Mateen opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people, injuring 53, and irrevocably changing the lives of countless more. Most of the victims were young LGBTQ Latinos and … Continue reading

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What are the Effects of Trauma? – An Interview with Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Part 2

The conclusion of our interview with the trauma expert, as we discuss how to deal sensitively with those who've experienced trauma

Dr. Carolyn Mears suffered her own trauma in 1999, when her son survived the tragic Columbine High School shooting, and the experience served as a catalyst towards earning her doctorate. She now serves as dissertation adviser and adjunct faculty at … Continue reading

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What are the Effects of Trauma? – An Interview with Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Part 1

Understanding the full effects of trauma from death on those who've survived a life-changing event

In 1999, Carolyn Mears’ son was a student at Columbine High School in Colorado, where a horrifying mass shooting claimed the lives of 12 students and 1 teacher. She now serves as dissertation advisor and adjunct faculty at the University … Continue reading

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In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998)

As frontman Jeff Mangum makes his return, we take a look back at Neutral Milk Hotel's musical masterpiece about death

Jeff Mangum – singer, songwriter, auteur, recluse, and enigmatic frontman of late ‘90s indie outfit Neutral Milk Hotel – was inspired to write his magnum opus because of Anne Frank. At least, that’s the theory espoused by the (many) fans … Continue reading

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Communication on 9/11

Phone Calls and Text Messages from September 11th

“Hi Jules, this is Brian. Listen, I’m on an airplane that’s been hijacked. If things don’t go well…I just want you to know I absolutely love you, I want you to do good, have a good time…same to my parents … Continue reading

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