# art & life (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art & life. Page: Feed: --- ## [APC constitutes Presidential Campaign Council, names Yari DG, Uzodimma secretary](https://newcitizen.ng/36540-2/) _2026-08-22 · IRO MAMMAN · New Citizen_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. The composition of the campaign council was announced on Saturday, with former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, appointed as Director-General and Imo State Governor, \[…\] ## [Fresh fake agency scandal: Tinubu orders arrest of Nwabueze, suspends three perm secs](https://newcitizen.ng/36534-2/) _2026-08-21 · ALI KANO · New Citizen_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three permanent secretaries following the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The affected permanent secretaries are M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare and Richard P. Pheelangwah. Chairman \[…\] ## [Awele Ilusanmi Short Story Competition opens September 1](https://newcitizen.ng/36529-2/) _2026-08-21 · FATI ABDUL · New Citizen_ Awel The second edition of the Dr. Awele Ilusanmi Short Story Competition will open for entries on September 1, 2026, with the organisers fixing December 20 as the closing date. The winner of the competition will be announced and the prize presented on January 1, 2027. Sponsored by The FAMBI Group and organised by Authors’ \[…\] ## [TETFund investment will unlock North Central’s economic potential — Idris](https://newcitizen.ng/36523-2/) _2026-08-20 · NEW CITIZEN · New Citizen_ The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Federal Government’s investment in tertiary education through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will help unlock the vast agricultural, mineral, energy and economic potential of the North Central region. Idris stated this on Thursday in Lokoja, Kogi State, at the 2026 TETFund \[…\] ## [EFCC arraigns Maryam Shehu, Abubakar Abdulhamad over alleged false information](https://newcitizen.ng/36550-2/) _2026-08-20 · FATI ABDUL · New Citizen_ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two youths, Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cybercrime and the publication of information intended to tarnish the image of the commission. Maryam was arraigned on Thursday, August 20, 2026, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on an \[…\] ## [Stanford could face DOJ scrutiny over foreign donations](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/19/doj-scrutiny-of-foreign-donations/) _2026-08-20 · Emerson Prentice · The Stanford Daily_ A report from the Department of Education ranked Stanford fourth among universities for donations from “countries of concern,” including China and Russia. The post Stanford could face DOJ scrutiny over foreign donations appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Bago unveils N100m hospital equipment to boost healthcare delivery in Niger](https://newcitizen.ng/36514-2/) _2026-08-19 · NEW CITIZEN · New Citizen_ The Niger State Government has unveiled hospital equipment, medical commodities and consumables worth N100 million at the Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Bida, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The intervention, procured in collaboration with the Federal Government, is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide quality and timely \[…\] ## [Sydney Lowell’s journey through water polo](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/18/sydney-lowell-a-journey-through-water-polo/) _2026-08-18 · Mia Valentina Velarde · The Stanford Daily_ The rising junior shared how she balances water polo and bioengineering. The post Sydney Lowell’s journey through water polo appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Finding Art in Life with Shirani Bolle](https://postpartumproduction.substack.com/p/finding-art-in-life-with-shirani) _2026-08-18 · Kaitlin Solimine · Postpartum Production Podcast_ On questioning personal and collective histories ## [Utsa.edu hacked, access restored Monday](https://paisano-online.com/53229/news/utsa-edu-hacked-access-restored-monday/) _2026-08-18 · Hallie Lott, News Editor · The Paisano_ Update: UT San Antonio announced Tuesday evening that classes have canceled until Monday, Aug. 24. Utsa.edu is experiencing another outage, along with Microsoft Outlook. UT San Antonio announced that the password reset system is experiencing delays. The university has not stated when the issue will be resolved. The Paisano reached out to UT San Antonio... ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5THIzn7PE2TD) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [United Nigeria Airlines pledges N20m to fund Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction for 10 years](https://newcitizen.ng/36506-2/) _2026-08-17 · ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM · New Citizen_ United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), for the next 10 years. The airline’s Executive Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed the sponsorship commitment following a discussion with the President of the ANA, Dr. Usman Akanbi. Under the arrangement, \[…\] ## [EFCC investigates suspect as Customs intercepts $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals at Kano Airport](https://newcitizen.ng/36500-2/) _2026-08-17 · ALI KANO · New Citizen_ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into a suspect, Haruna Yusuf, following the interception of undeclared foreign currencies worth $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The currencies were intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) during routine primary and secondary screening of… ## [TODAY! emerald coast mahjong scratch n dent sale 🐬](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/today-emerald-coast-mahjong-scratch) _2026-08-17 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ one hour countdown ‼️ ## [SON, DSS strengthen collaboration to tackle substandard products in Kaduna](https://newcitizen.ng/son-dss-strengthen-collaboration-to-tackle-substandard-products-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-17 · ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM · New Citizen_ The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has moved to strengthen its collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) to improve standards enforcement, market surveillance and consumer protection in Kaduna State. The State Coordinator of SON, Kaduna State Office I, Engr. Emmanuel Husseini, disclosed this during a familiarisation visit to the Kaduna State DSS Command \[…\] ## [Bago celebrates IBB at 85, hails his contributions to Nigeria](https://newcitizen.ng/36488-2/) _2026-08-17 · FATI ABDUL · New Citizen_ The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an elder statesman and exemplary leader. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Sunday, Governor Bago described Babangida as a visionary, patriotic and dogged leader whose contributions \[…\] ## [Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/16/michael-thorbjornsen-picks-up-pga-win/) _2026-08-16 · Isaac Sullivan · The Stanford Daily_ After years of success at Stanford, the golfer capped a remarkable day in Detroit. The post Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Information Minister mourns Garkuwan Kontagora, Ibrahim Wali](https://newcitizen.ng/36479-2/) _2026-08-16 · IRO MAMMAN · New Citizen_ Information Minister mourns Garkuwan Kontagora, Ibrahim Wali The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sadness over the death of prominent Niger State political figure, community leader and philanthropist, Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. Idris described the late Wali as a close associate, trusted friend and distinguished son of \[…\] ## [Tinubu: Adeleke’s victory assurance democracy will flourish in Nigeria](https://newcitizen.ng/36484-2/) _2026-08-16 · FATI ABDUL · New Citizen_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as an assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. The President said Adeleke’s victory in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election had reaffirmed the confidence of the people in his leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued \[…\] ## [ANA set to kick off 45th International Convention October 29 in Abuja](https://newcitizen.ng/36463-2/) _2026-08-15 · IRO MAMMAN · New Citizen_ The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the 45th edition of its International Convention and Conference, scheduled to hold from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Abuja. A press statement issued by the ANA media team said that the four-day event will take place at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Maitama \[…\] ## [Milo, Ahmed Musa launch U-13 tournament in Kano to discover grassroots talents](https://newcitizen.ng/36472-2/) _2026-08-15 · Muhammad Nur Tijani · New Citizen_ The Milo-Ahmed Musa Under-13 Football Clinic and Tournament has commenced in Kano with 16 teams participating in the 17-day event aimed at discovering and nurturing grassroots football talents. The clinic, holding at the Ahmed Musa Sports Complex, is organised by Milo, a brand of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in partnership with former Super Eagles captain and \[…\] ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/my6WVdxMkM85) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [FG to strengthen security coordination for peace, development — Idris](https://newcitizen.ng/36458-2/) _2026-08-14 · ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM · New Citizen_ The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening coordination among security agencies, government institutions, communities and citizens to promote peace, security and national development. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Abuja when the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Major-General Adeyinka… ## [Kurnarsky and Miyazaki, my Yin Yang teachers](https://shiyoonk.substack.com/p/kurnarsky-and-miyazaki-my-yin-yang) _2026-08-13 · Shiyoon · Midnight Musings_ I’ve been thinking about two seemingly opposite ways of finding a story. ## [Rivalry kickoff ends in shared spoils](https://paisano-online.com/53224/sports/rivalry-kickoff-ends-in-shared-spoils/) _2026-08-13 · Brad Millwater, Sports Editor · The Paisano_ SAN ANTONIO — The crossbar was still reverberating when the final buzzer sounded. Sophomore forward Brooklyn Bailey deflected the ball off the woodwork in the final minute of the game, and UTSA soccer’s season premier against Texas State ended in an intensely physical 2-2 draw on Wednesday at Park West Athletics Complex. Twice the Bobcats... ## [CDC leverages Flock cameras to track cyclospora outbreak](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/11/flock-cyclospora/) _2026-08-11 · Jenny Ballutay · The Stanford Daily_ “Parasites… they seduce you, but they really mess with your head,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The post CDC leverages Flock cameras to track cyclospora outbreak appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [🚨 emerald coast mahjong scratch n dent sale 🚨](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/emerald-coast-mahjong-scratch-n-dent) _2026-08-10 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ y’all asked… i heard you! ## [Stanford ends contract with Flock cameras, switches to Genetec](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/09/stanford-ends-flock-contract/) _2026-08-09 · Kayla Chan · The Stanford Daily_ The University’s switch came after a petition calling for Flock cameras’ removal received over 1,000 signatures. The post Stanford ends contract with Flock cameras, switches to Genetec appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Women’s soccer takes on Texas in preseason friendly](https://paisano-online.com/53217/sports/womens-soccer-takes-on-texas-in-preseason-friendly/) _2026-08-06 · Brad Millwater, Sports Editor · The Paisano_ SAN ANTONIO — Three minutes into the first scrimmage of the new season, the Roadrunners announced that there would be no championship hangover in San Antonio. On her birthday, sophomore forward Brooklyn Bailey knocked in the scorebook opener, and UTSA played out its first preseason exhibition against the University of Texas at Austin at Park... ## [Stanford players selected in MLB Draft](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/08/05/stanford-players-drafted-to-mlb/) _2026-08-06 · Odelia Kneiser · The Stanford Daily_ The league drafted four Cardinal baseball players. The post Stanford players selected in MLB Draft appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [The Strokes’ 2026 letdown machine](https://paisano-online.com/53211/arts-life/the-strokes-2026-letdown-machine/) _2026-08-03 · Henry Holmes · The Paisano_ Just as a pollution line ruins an otherwise chromatic, beautiful sunset, pitch-breaking autotune defiles what would have been an otherwise catchy, moving addition to The Strokes’ discography. Released July 24, “Reality Awaits” bends over backwards to mark the lowest point in the group’s 7-album, over 25-year run. Although the band proved its instrumental longevity through... ## [august margin scribbles 📓](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/august-margin-scribbles-14f) _2026-08-03 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ notes on emerald coast mahjong, art, and life in destin, florida ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/17Zo5jW8j2Wn) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [How to Fight Unfair Academic Policy Changes](https://paisano-online.com/53208/opinion/how-to-fight-unfair-academic-policy-changes/) _2026-08-02 · Anonymous · The Paisano_ Through its mid-semester changes to the Finance 3013 final exam, the UT San Antonio Department of Finance demonstrated a severe disregard for equitable student treatment. Administrators and faculty implemented material changes to the final examination structure and scheduling several months after the census date passed. This critical timing trapped students in the course after they... ## [For And Against A United Ireland](https://michaelbryson.substack.com/p/for-and-against-a-united-ireland) _2026-08-01 · Michael Bryson · Art / Life: Scribblings by Michael Bryson_ On For And Against A United Ireland by Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride ## [Stanford Alumni Association appoints Michelle Landrey Cline ’93 as president](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/07/31/saa-appoints-landrey-cline-president/) _2026-07-31 · Alula Alderson · The Stanford Daily_ The longtime alumni volunteer and business executive will begin her role on Aug. 31. The post Stanford Alumni Association appoints Michelle Landrey Cline ’93 as president appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Jones ’26, Barta ’26 pick up wins at USA National Track and Field Championships](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/07/31/jones-barta-track-and-field-championships/) _2026-07-31 · Bradley Bush · The Stanford Daily_ Stanford alumni took home hardware in New York City. The post Jones ’26, Barta ’26 pick up wins at USA National Track and Field Championships appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Class of 2026 plans to stay in the Bay Area, reports low mental health at Stanford](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/07/29/class-of-2026-survey/) _2026-07-29 · Adam Golomb · The Stanford Daily_ Many surveyed members of the Class of 2026 will transition to graduate or professional school. The post Class of 2026 plans to stay in the Bay Area, reports low mental health at Stanford appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Participating vs Illustrating Story](https://shiyoonk.substack.com/p/on-william-archer) _2026-07-29 · Shiyoon · Midnight Musings_ One quote completely changed the way I thought about visual development. ## [Revisiting the Lumpley Prumpley, Part 1](https://lumpley.games/2026/07/28/revisiting-the-lumpley-prumpley-part-1/) _2026-07-28 · Vincent Baker · lumpley games_ This article was made possible by the generous support of our patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting us on Patreon. A little while ago, a friend of mine said this: there’s a perspective where the actual lusory project is constructed on top of the sandbox and not on top of the conversation It was Dadstep on the \[…\] ## [Susan Cheever](https://michaelbryson.substack.com/p/susan-cheever) _2026-07-26 · Michael Bryson · Art / Life: Scribblings by Michael Bryson_ On John Cheever and Art/Life ## [Emerald Coast Mahjong LAUNCH DAY](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/emerald-coast-mahjong-launch-day) _2026-07-26 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ it’s tiiiiiiiiiime!! ✨ ## [Old light](https://stanforddaily.com/2026/07/21/old-light/) _2026-07-21 · Sofia Baroudi · The Stanford Daily_ Baroudi reflects on the challenge of being truly present with another. The post Old light appeared first on The Stanford Daily . ## [Emerald Coast Launch Week is HERE!](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/emerald-coast-launch-week-is-here) _2026-07-20 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ y'all i am so excited! ## [Tornado damages apartments, displaces students](https://paisano-online.com/53205/news/tornado-damages-apartments-displaces-students/) _2026-07-16 · Hallie Lott, News Editor · The Paisano_ The Oasis student apartments, as well as other apartments and businesses at The Rim, have been damaged by a tornado that hit the UT San Antonio community this morning. The tornado touched down near I-10 and Loop 1604 and dissipated at 8:15 a.m. Fire crews responded to the Oasis apartments before 8 a.m. They contained... ## [Exploring wider lens for compositions and poses](https://shiyoonk.substack.com/p/exploring-wider-lens-for-compositions) _2026-07-11 · Shiyoon · Midnight Musings_ ## [More sketches from life ..](https://shiyoonk.substack.com/p/more-sketches-from-life) _2026-07-07 · Shiyoon · Midnight Musings_ ## [Anakana Schofield](https://michaelbryson.substack.com/p/anakana-schofield) _2026-07-05 · Michael Bryson · Art / Life: Scribblings by Michael Bryson_ On Bina, mostly, with glance at Malarky and Martin John ## [Some recent sketches](https://shiyoonk.substack.com/p/some-recent-sketches) _2026-07-05 · Shiyoon · Midnight Musings_ my caption ## [DHS responds to Mayor’s detention center letters](https://paisano-online.com/53198/news/dhs-responds-to-mayors-detention-center-letters/) _2026-07-04 · Hallie Lott, News Editor · The Paisano_ The Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones clarifying the details of its planned East Side detention center and explaining the actions Immigration and Customs Enforcement will take before opening the facility. The letter comes in response to Jones’ previous messages in February and April requesting the DHS reconsider... ## [july margin scribbles ☀️](https://marginscribbles.substack.com/p/july-margin-scribbles-572) _2026-07-01 · Marilu Morgan · Margin Scribbles_ notes on emerald coast mahjong, art, and life in destin, florida ## [Close encounters of Spacecon 2026](https://paisano-online.com/53183/arts-life/close-encounters-of-spacecon-2026/) _2026-06-19 · Sarah Quintanilla, Graphic Editor · The Paisano_ Last weekend, science fiction fans from San Antonio and beyond gathered at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall to navigate through the Spacecon 2026 intergalactic experience. From celebrity meet-and-greets to artisanal vendors and cosplayers, the event featured an array of out-of-this-world experiences to ensure attendee satisfaction. DAY 1 Sci-fi fanatics eagerly waited beneath the blazing summer... ## [Finding Art in Life With Domenica Ruta](https://postpartumproduction.substack.com/p/finding-art-in-life-with-domenica) _2026-06-18 · Kaitlin Solimine · Postpartum Production Podcast_ Plus, some special recommendations