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The Daily Free Press

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Simon Stone’s “The Dig” depicts a team of archaeologists who conduct an excavation on the property of a widow and her son in 1939. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘The Dig’ is captivating, beautiful exploration of past

Connor Allen February 4, 2021
“The Dig,” the Netflix film, portrays a dynamic, true story intertwining themes of history and modern existential longing with dramatic scenes concerning life, death, love and family.
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Diamonds and Rust: Do not worry about going into that good night

Joel Herbert November 9, 2020
Fearing death as an almighty, terrible being can cause incredible stress and sadness, but it can also prevent us from giving our all to the life we still have. We may want to avoid death itself, but to fear it is to focus on it, and that would defeat whatever purpose of life there is.
Environmental Health Perspectives published a study Thursday that found the closer women live to vegetation, the longer life the individual is predicted to have. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Living near greenery may increase lifespan, study finds

Elise Takahama April 19, 2016

Our parents always told us that we should go play outside. Now, science proves them right. Scientists have found that exposure to green, natural environments may actually lead to a longer lifespan...

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