by Kavir Tseng
Global warming is a battle we all have to fight. No need for Hollywood special effects because the facts are even more terrifying. It is not happening in 100 years, it’s happening right now before our eyes. ±2℃, the first documentary about global warming in Taiwan, includes experts from Taiwan and the U.N. to let Taiwanese know how the island is being influenced by global warming. This is what led Sisy Chen and David Sun to produce the film. People don’t seem to take Taiwan’s environmental problems seriously. We watch documentaries from other countries without thinking about our own. But Taiwan, too, is a victim of global warming. Even though we are not scientists we can understand the message of the film immediately. It’s time to know what we are facing and what we can do to fight the problem. After Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan last August, Ms. Chen spent 8 million NT dollars making the film. Finished in five months, ±2℃ reveals that Taiwan will be a first-wave victim of global warming. If the sea level rises 6 meters, areas such as Chiayi Donggang will disappear completely.
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BY LYLA XUAN HUANG
At the first glance, one may be amazed at the instability of sartorial trends in the twentieth and the twenty-first centuries. All imaginable elements have been juxtaposed or transfigured in a furor, defying every geographical or time boundary. In this mix-and-match carnival, China has remained a tantalizing subject for the Western fashion industry to reinterpret, to transform, or even to celebrate their own dominance, partly due to China’s rise to a position of global prominence. Apparently, seeming diversity breathes new life into contemporary fashion, a regime that is as capitalistic as McDonald’s or any other Western enterprise. Nonetheless, before we jump to Gilles Lipovetsky’s optimistic assertion that “There is no longer a fashion, there are fashions,” we need to take a new look at how the image of China has been contextualized, or rather, de-contextualized. by Prairie Lin
Consumer behavior is a study of how, when, where, and why we do or do not buy a product. Why do we buy more food than what is on our shopping list if we go to the supermarket on an empty stomach? Why do walk into a food hall and choose a Big Mac instead of a sandwich from Subway? Let’s take a look at the mysteries of buying. by Sam Huang
We often hear people complaining about how life is unfair. Some people are born to be richer than others, some are smarter, some are prettier, and some are taller. But there is one thing that we all have which is something so special that it cannot be sold or bought. It is something that no one can have more than anyone else. This is time. We would benefit hugely if we used our time wisely; we would be more organized and more successful in life than anyone else. by Eleanor Lin
Buildings are produced by human culture, but because of excessive development our natural resources are being steadily reduced day by day. In order to solve these problems, green buildings have begun to appear. Green building, also called ecological building or sustainable building, is a kind of building that costs the least amount of resources to build and produces the least amount of waste. In other words, it is an environmental building project. It emphasizes the co-existence between human beings and the natural environment instead of exploiting it. It is an idea following the principle of a life cycle for architecture, buildings, and structures. Green building is concerned with maintaining a balanced existence with our ecological environment. by Cher Chiu
For most dog owners, the familiar expression “work like a dog” doesn’t make much sense. Sure, the typical canine companion certainly gives his owner immeasurable happiness, but there’s no doubt that he lives a life of remarkable comfort and leisure. For the most part, our pets bask in the sun while we suffer from Monday blues. However, some dogs happily perform very demanding jobs throughout their lives, putting in a full day’s work just like the rest of us. Guide dogs, otherwise known as Seeing-Eye dogs are one of the most popular types of working dogs. Every day they accompany the visually impaired and provide an invaluable service to humans. by Grace Chen
It’s interesting to get a glimpse into people’s hidden personalities by observing the small details around them. My first impression of Dr. Liao was the moment when I saw anime posters on his office door, which were like clues to the personal style of the owner of the room. Those pictures might be far from our imagination of a typical professor, but after meeting him in person you will not be surprised to find that he himself is also a man who doesn’t fit into people’s stereotypical ideas. Having been in NTU DFLL for just one and a half years, Dr. Liao is often described by his students as “young yet earnest, interesting and extremely humorous.” You might be unfamiliar with his name, but in this interview he talks about his school experiences, his innovative research, and how his passion for Japanese anime brings him constant inspiration. by Arthur Chou
Ever wonder what would happen if giraffes could talk and rule the world? I think about it all the time. But this interview is not about that. It’s about Guy Beauregard, the passionate, warm, and thoughtful new teacher who is just finishing his first year here in DFLL, NTU. In the following interview, we chatted about his background, love for literature and teaching, bananas, and of course, Lady Gaga. by Tina Lee
For thousands of years, people from all over the world have been worrying that the world is going to come to an end. But when and how? People from different eras have made many predictions, and while the concept might seem ridiculous to some, fears that the earth is going to be destroyed exist in many people’s minds. by Annie Lin
Do you miss the shutter sound of film cameras? Do you miss the excitement when you walk into a shop to get your pictures after they have been developed? Do you miss the times when you put photos in an album and recall those moments every time you look at them? As technology continues to develop we have many choices for everything and sometimes these complications can make us feel puzzled. Some people have started to embrace simplicity. In film cameras there is such a trend now called Lomo. Its characteristics match the trend of the simplicity we are looking for. Lomo cameras have many fans worldwide. Lovers of Lomo cameras have built groups on the internet where they can share their photos. It has become a fashion. |
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