Ghouls, Goblins, and Capitalism
The scariest thing about Halloween is the adults who insist on celebrating it
By Thomas Chatterton Williams Wednesday, November 1, 2017
On Truth Telling and Dictatorship
A journalist reflects on the value of a free press—and the consequences of its subversion
By Dennis Covington Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Witches Never Die
Burial practices around the world, from mummies to dancing skulls, and the history of magic’s bad girls
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, October 27, 2017
The Inner Above
A place to read and daydream and be alone
By Dennis Covington Friday, October 27, 2017
The Book of Resting Places
An excerpt from Thomas Mira y Lopez’s ruminations on the ways we bury the dead
By Charlotte Salley Thursday, October 26, 2017
Many Monsters or Monstrous Men—A Listicle Duel About Literary Villains
Two SCHOLAR editors clash over what books to read this Halloween season
By Our Editors Thursday, October 26, 2017
The Sequel as Rebirth
What could Hector Berlioz do to follow up his most fantastic symphony?
By Sudip Bose Thursday, October 26, 2017
Forget Your Troubles
Taking a break from it all in a small California town
By Thomas Chatterton Williams Wednesday, October 25, 2017
“After Great Pain, a Formal Feeling Comes” by Emily Dickinson
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, March 11, 2025
“Writing in the Dark” by Denise Levertov
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tiger Mom
At a forest preserve in India, a writer sees the world anew and learns how to focus her son’s restless mind
By Elizabeth Kadetsky Monday, March 3, 2025
Learning to Be Social 
What might Rousseau teach us about how to live with others?
By Sally J. Scholz Monday, March 3, 2025
