Homecoming Game
In this final round, where all the answers in this game contain the name of a major U.S. college or university, contestants school each other for the chance to be serenaded by VIP Tituss Burgess.
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'Persona' Is A Dangerous Dance Of Diplomacy And Celebrity
Genevieve Valentine's new novel is set in a world where diplomats are the equivalent of Hollywood stars, glamorous Faces manipulated by behind-the-scenes handlers and stalked by eager paparazzi.
A Girl, A Shoe, A Prince: The Endlessly Evolving Cinderella
We take a stroll through just a little of the cultural history of Cinderella, the shoe-wearing, prince-finding, stepmother-vexing heroine who's been around for hundreds of years — at least.
What's Familiar Becomes Unnerving In 'It Follows'
NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews It Follows, a film that he says works some interesting changes on the horror genre.
Making Pies For Pi Day: Think Inside The Circle
As math lovers know, it's almost Pi Day. And what better way to celebrate than by rolling out the dough? An NPR editor known for her experimental baking shares some of her favorite recipes.
Author Terry Pratchett Was No Stranger To Death
The prolific author, who died Thursday at 66, was known for his novels about the fantasy planet Discworld, populated by humans, witches, trolls and dwarves — and a very human, sympathetic Death.
In 'I Hate Christian Laettner,' ESPN Explores The Belly Of The Beast
Christian Laettner played basketball for Duke in the early '90s, and ESPN's excellent documentary series investigates the intriguing vehemence with which people ... well, hated him, and still do.
Architect Michael Graves Dies At 80
He was celebrated for designing everything from grand hotels to teapots. Graves died at his home in Princeton, N.J., of natural causes, his firm said.
Horror Film Fans Beware: 'It Follows' Isn't The Fun Kind Of Scare
The film is about a teenage girl who sleeps with a boy and is suddenly under a curse. Critic David Edelstein says he didn't enjoy feeling "sick with dread," but the ending is unexpectedly moving.