Scholarship Spotlight: Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Shelby Free: Three-Time Women’s World Duck Calling Champion Thanks to Duck Dynasty, duck calling has gained more popularity than ever. At the Chick and Sophie Memorial Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas, high school seniors graduating in the upcoming year may compete for scholarships while attracting feathered fowl. According to the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce […]

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The Flower and Willow World: Recognizing Historical and Modern Geisha

A tourist wandering Kyoto’s historic geisha districts might spot painted women in beautiful kimono flitting to and from ochaya (tea houses). Fascinating and elusive, these women seek to create a secretive and alluring atmosphere for their elite clientele. Yet, in modern day Japan, geisha numbers have decreased from 80,000 in the 20th century to merely a […]

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