Extra Credit Suggested Readings from JSTOR Daily Editors

Suggested Readings: De-stressing, Divorce, and the False View of Abortion on TV

Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
Kwanzaa

What is Kwanzaa?

A look at the history of Kwanzaa and how it has evolved since it was founded by Maulana Ronald Karenga.
Terrorism definition

How Do You Define Terrorism?

The definition of terrorism, which has been with us for a long time, is being debated domestically and internationally.
Soldiers relaxing

A Glossary of WWI Soldier Slang

A glossary of slang used by U.S. servicemen in World War 1.
Artifact Piece by James Luna


How Luiseno Indian Artist James Luna Resists Cultural Appropriation

Artist James Luna uses his body as an intervention to white art-historical practices.
Mute swans

Are Mute Swans a Harmful Invasive Species?

Mute swans are the poster child for a harmful species protected by strong public goodwill.
Meet Me In St Louis Poster

The Genre-Bending Brilliance of “Meet Me In St. Louis”

Meet me In St. Louis was the first film to blur the lines between a drama and a musical.
Two champagne glasses.

Seeing Class in Every Glass: How Champagne United Behind Their Famous Sparkling Wine

The rise of champagne as a distinctly French invention helped sow class differences in the region.
Extra Credit Suggested Readings from JSTOR Daily Editors

Suggested Readings: Syrian Deserters, Fight or Flight, Yoda’s Speech

Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
Civil War Attire

How the Word “Shoddy” Became an Anti-Semitic Slur

Shoddy came to have anti-Semitic overtones during the American Civil War.