Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences http://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/ Word Wise explores the history, origin or tall tale behind popular words and phrases. Faculty from Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences offer their expertise in understanding how the words were formed or what their true meaning may ... Word Wise explores the history, origin or tall tale behind popular words and phrases. Faculty from Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences offer their expertise in understanding how the words were formed or what their true meaning may be. The show offers a look at how language changes and how words evolve. A variety of disciplines are represented in the show, including science, arts, social sciences, film, literature, and politics. Word Wise explores the history, origin or tall tale behind popular words and phrases. Faculty from Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences offer their expertise in understanding how the words were formed or what their true meaning may be. The show offers a look at how language changes and how words evolve. A variety of disciplines are represented in the show, including science, arts, social sciences, film, literature, and politics. en-us © 2013, Baylor University. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:27:54 -0500 Baylor CMS/PHP Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences "High definition" has been used to describe a television picture for marketing purposes, but the term now has a very technical definition. Color fidelity is 10 times greater, horizontal dimension of the screen is one-third larger, and HDTV features ... "High definition" has been used to describe a television picture for marketing purposes, but the term now has a very technical definition. Color fidelity is 10 times greater, horizontal dimension of the screen is one-third larger, and HDTV features six-channel sound. Visiting with us is Dr. Corey Carbonara, Professor of Film and Digital Media. "High definition" has been used to describe a television picture for marketing purposes, but the term now has a very technical definition. Color fidelity is 10 times greater, horizontal dimension of the screen is one-third larger, and HDTV features six-channel sound. Visiting with us is Dr. Corey Carbonara, Professor of Film and Digital Media. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85960/85960-audio.mp3 02:27 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The creative process may involve great freedom and experimentation, but many terms from creative professions or activities have a technical definition. Dr. Lorynn Divita, assistant professor of Fashion Merchandising shares more on the term. The creative process may involve great freedom and experimentation, but many terms from creative professions or activities have a technical definition. Dr. Lorynn Divita, assistant professor of Fashion Merchandising shares more on the term. The creative process may involve great freedom and experimentation, but many terms from creative professions or activities have a technical definition. Dr. Lorynn Divita, assistant professor of Fashion Merchandising shares more on the term. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/87266/87266-audio.mp3 02:30 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The popular song ?Don?t Worry, Be Happy? may have oversimplified this mental state, but happiness in life isn?t beyond our reach, as a psychologist explains. Dr. Michael Frisch, Professor of Psychology explains. The popular song ?Don?t Worry, Be Happy? may have oversimplified this mental state, but happiness in life isn?t beyond our reach, as a psychologist explains. Dr. Michael Frisch, Professor of Psychology explains. The popular song ?Don?t Worry, Be Happy? may have oversimplified this mental state, but happiness in life isn?t beyond our reach, as a psychologist explains. Dr. Michael Frisch, Professor of Psychology explains. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/87267/87267-audio.mp3 02:27 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Even Shakespeare knew what this meant. The spelling may have changed, but the meaning of this word has had little variation explains Dr. James Kendrick, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media. Even Shakespeare knew what this meant. The spelling may have changed, but the meaning of this word has had little variation explains Dr. James Kendrick, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media. Even Shakespeare knew what this meant. The spelling may have changed, but the meaning of this word has had little variation explains Dr. James Kendrick, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media. Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/87331/87331-audio.mp3 03:00 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Where did you get that information? Does anyone know the identity of an anonymous source? Prof. Robert Darden explains how anonymous sources contribute to fair and unbiased reporting. Where did you get that information? Does anyone know the identity of an anonymous source? Prof. Robert Darden explains how anonymous sources contribute to fair and unbiased reporting. Where did you get that information? Does anyone know the identity of an anonymous source? Prof. Robert Darden explains how anonymous sources contribute to fair and unbiased reporting. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85954/85954-audio.mp3 02:54 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences How actors can memorize long speeches is an amazing feat, but whether the speech is a monologue or a soliloquy depends on who is around. Dr. Stan Denman, Associate Professor of Theatre, offers some direction on the topic. How actors can memorize long speeches is an amazing feat, but whether the speech is a monologue or a soliloquy depends on who is around. Dr. Stan Denman, Associate Professor of Theatre, offers some direction on the topic. How actors can memorize long speeches is an amazing feat, but whether the speech is a monologue or a soliloquy depends on who is around. Dr. Stan Denman, Associate Professor of Theatre, offers some direction on the topic. Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/88401/88401-audio.mp3 02:49 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Is church a place, an institution, or a group of people? Dr. Weaver from the religion department talks about what a church really is. Is church a place, an institution, or a group of people? Dr. Weaver from the religion department talks about what a church really is. Is church a place, an institution, or a group of people? Dr. Weaver from the religion department talks about what a church really is. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/88570/88570-audio.mp3 02:24 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Caesar: man, salad, and hairstyle? Dr. Thorburn from the classics department explains. Caesar: man, salad, and hairstyle? Dr. Thorburn from the classics department explains. Caesar: man, salad, and hairstyle? Dr. Thorburn from the classics department explains. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85955/85955-audio.mp3 02:31 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Jeff Olafson explains how "absolute zero" isn't merely a degree but is actually the coldest anything can be. Dr. Jeff Olafson explains how "absolute zero" isn't merely a degree but is actually the coldest anything can be. Dr. Jeff Olafson explains how "absolute zero" isn't merely a degree but is actually the coldest anything can be. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/91147/91147-audio.mp3 02:47 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Know anyone who has ever "run amuck?" Dr. Tom Offit, professor of Anthropology, tells the history of the phrase. Know anyone who has ever "run amuck?" Dr. Tom Offit, professor of Anthropology, tells the history of the phrase. Know anyone who has ever "run amuck?" Dr. Tom Offit, professor of Anthropology, tells the history of the phrase. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/91153/91153-audio.mp3 02:19 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Frank Mathis, Professor of Mathematics takes us back to ancient Egypt and Greece to get to the origins of "rational" number. Dr. Frank Mathis, Professor of Mathematics takes us back to ancient Egypt and Greece to get to the origins of "rational" number. Dr. Frank Mathis, Professor of Mathematics takes us back to ancient Egypt and Greece to get to the origins of "rational" number. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/91434/91434-audio.mp3 03:00 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences What do the movies Jaws, Cat-Women of the Moon, Dial M for Murder and The Polar Express all have in common? They were all produced for stereoscopic vision, which is a million dollar term for ?3-D.? Dr. Corey Carbonara, a professor of ... What do the movies Jaws, Cat-Women of the Moon, Dial M for Murder and The Polar Express all have in common? They were all produced for stereoscopic vision, which is a million dollar term for ?3-D.? Dr. Corey Carbonara, a professor of telecommunications, is here to tell us a little more that technique. What do the movies Jaws, Cat-Women of the Moon, Dial M for Murder and The Polar Express all have in common? They were all produced for stereoscopic vision, which is a million dollar term for ?3-D.? Dr. Corey Carbonara, a professor of telecommunications, is here to tell us a little more that technique. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85963/85963-audio.mp3 02:26 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Aesthetics is based on a Greek word relating to sensory perception, but Dr. Lorynn Divita, associate professor of Fashion Merchandising, shows how aesthetics says not only what we like but also what we are like. Aesthetics is based on a Greek word relating to sensory perception, but Dr. Lorynn Divita, associate professor of Fashion Merchandising, shows how aesthetics says not only what we like but also what we are like. Aesthetics is based on a Greek word relating to sensory perception, but Dr. Lorynn Divita, associate professor of Fashion Merchandising, shows how aesthetics says not only what we like but also what we are like. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/92351/92351-audio.mp3 02:32 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences There have always been good intentions behind this phrase. Dr. Stan Denman, professor of Theatre, talks about how although the phrase has several stories of origin, they all meant good wishes for the actor. There have always been good intentions behind this phrase. Dr. Stan Denman, professor of Theatre, talks about how although the phrase has several stories of origin, they all meant good wishes for the actor. There have always been good intentions behind this phrase. Dr. Stan Denman, professor of Theatre, talks about how although the phrase has several stories of origin, they all meant good wishes for the actor. Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/92353/92353-audio.mp3 03:25 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Two definitions of evangelical are commonly used today. Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, traces the path of the word from its root meaning, good news. Two definitions of evangelical are commonly used today. Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, traces the path of the word from its root meaning, good news. Two definitions of evangelical are commonly used today. Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, traces the path of the word from its root meaning, good news. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/92354/92354-audio.mp3 02:37 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Talk about drama! Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, takes us back to the roots of comedy and tragedy. Talk about drama! Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, takes us back to the roots of comedy and tragedy. Talk about drama! Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, takes us back to the roots of comedy and tragedy. Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85956/85956-audio.mp3 02:47 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences If you break this kind of law, it really isn't a law anymore! Physics professor Dr. Jeffrey Olafson explains. If you break this kind of law, it really isn't a law anymore! Physics professor Dr. Jeffrey Olafson explains. If you break this kind of law, it really isn't a law anymore! Physics professor Dr. Jeffrey Olafson explains. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/94867/94867-audio.mp3 03:04 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The addage used to be "man bites dog- that's news!" Prof. Bob Darden helps us understand more about what news is as well as what it isn't. The addage used to be "man bites dog- that's news!" Prof. Bob Darden helps us understand more about what news is as well as what it isn't. The addage used to be "man bites dog- that's news!" Prof. Bob Darden helps us understand more about what news is as well as what it isn't. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/85961/85961-audio.mp3 02:23 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences What's in? What's out? Who is deciding what's in fashion? Dr. Lorynn Divita explains the five stages of fashion cycle. What's in? What's out? Who is deciding what's in fashion? Dr. Lorynn Divita explains the five stages of fashion cycle. What's in? What's out? Who is deciding what's in fashion? Dr. Lorynn Divita explains the five stages of fashion cycle. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/96430/96430-audio.mp3 02:57 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Clay Butler, a senior lecturer in the English department, talks about metathesis, a process by which two sounds in a word are reveresed. In this episode, we take a look at "ask" and its earlier form "acs." Dr. Clay Butler, a senior lecturer in the English department, talks about metathesis, a process by which two sounds in a word are reveresed. In this episode, we take a look at "ask" and its earlier form "acs." Dr. Clay Butler, a senior lecturer in the English department, talks about metathesis, a process by which two sounds in a word are reveresed. In this episode, we take a look at "ask" and its earlier form "acs." Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/97513/97513-audio.mp3 02:44 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences "Beyond the pale" is an old expression used to describe behavior. Dr. Tom Offit, assistant professor of Socio-cultural Anthropology, tells the story of the origins of this phrase. "Beyond the pale" is an old expression used to describe behavior. Dr. Tom Offit, assistant professor of Socio-cultural Anthropology, tells the story of the origins of this phrase. "Beyond the pale" is an old expression used to describe behavior. Dr. Tom Offit, assistant professor of Socio-cultural Anthropology, tells the story of the origins of this phrase. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102576/102576-audio.mp3 02:39 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences An old musical describes friendship as "a perfect blend-ship," and the popular TV show "Friends" also showed us some good examples. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, explains what friendship really entails. An old musical describes friendship as "a perfect blend-ship," and the popular TV show "Friends" also showed us some good examples. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, explains what friendship really entails. An old musical describes friendship as "a perfect blend-ship," and the popular TV show "Friends" also showed us some good examples. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, explains what friendship really entails. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102577/102577-audio.mp3 02:49 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Love- a many splendored thing? Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, offers our heads something we sometimes feel in the heart- love. Love- a many splendored thing? Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, offers our heads something we sometimes feel in the heart- love. Love- a many splendored thing? Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology, offers our heads something we sometimes feel in the heart- love. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102578/102578-audio.mp3 02:57 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Whether its broccoli or brownies, we?re always counting calories for one reason or another. But exactly what is it we?re counting? Dr. Luann Soliah, professor of Nutrition, explains what a calorie is as well as how a calorie may actually be much ... Whether its broccoli or brownies, we?re always counting calories for one reason or another. But exactly what is it we?re counting? Dr. Luann Soliah, professor of Nutrition, explains what a calorie is as well as how a calorie may actually be much larger than you think. Whether its broccoli or brownies, we?re always counting calories for one reason or another. But exactly what is it we?re counting? Dr. Luann Soliah, professor of Nutrition, explains what a calorie is as well as how a calorie may actually be much larger than you think. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102540/102540-audio.mp3 02:08 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences You can have a second kolache just by asking for one! In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian, gives some background on kolaches, the popular Czech breakfast food. You can have a second kolache just by asking for one! In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian, gives some background on kolaches, the popular Czech breakfast food. You can have a second kolache just by asking for one! In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian, gives some background on kolaches, the popular Czech breakfast food. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102541/102541-audio.mp3 02:34 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Work on a movie continues long after the actors have gone home. Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, elaborates on the post production phase of filmmaking. Work on a movie continues long after the actors have gone home. Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, elaborates on the post production phase of filmmaking. Work on a movie continues long after the actors have gone home. Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, elaborates on the post production phase of filmmaking. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102539/102539-audio.mp3 02:02 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Basically, we're, like, whatever, if you know what I mean. Dr. Cassy Burleson, senior lecturer in journalism, shares research on words most Americans find overused or just plain annoying. Basically, we're, like, whatever, if you know what I mean. Dr. Cassy Burleson, senior lecturer in journalism, shares research on words most Americans find overused or just plain annoying. Basically, we're, like, whatever, if you know what I mean. Dr. Cassy Burleson, senior lecturer in journalism, shares research on words most Americans find overused or just plain annoying. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/102543/102543-audio.mp3 03:19 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Who had the "face that launched a thousand ships?" You'll meet her in this episode with Dr. Brent Froberg, senior lecturer in Classics. Who had the "face that launched a thousand ships?" You'll meet her in this episode with Dr. Brent Froberg, senior lecturer in Classics. Who had the "face that launched a thousand ships?" You'll meet her in this episode with Dr. Brent Froberg, senior lecturer in Classics. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/103106/103106-audio.mp3 02:38 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Still remember those New Year's resolutions? An understanding of what a resolution really is can help you keep on track. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology explains. Still remember those New Year's resolutions? An understanding of what a resolution really is can help you keep on track. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology explains. Still remember those New Year's resolutions? An understanding of what a resolution really is can help you keep on track. Dr. Michael Frisch, professor of Psychology explains. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/96431/96431-audio.mp3 02:56 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Here is one word that encompasses thousands of words- narrative. Dr. Heidi Bostic, professor of French, explains the story. Here is one word that encompasses thousands of words- narrative. Dr. Heidi Bostic, professor of French, explains the story. Here is one word that encompasses thousands of words- narrative. Dr. Heidi Bostic, professor of French, explains the story. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/103107/103107-audio.mp3 02:42 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Sometimes "sci fi" actually has a lot more "sci" than we think. Dr. Gerald Cleaver, associate professor of Physics, takes on "multiverse," a word used in astronomy, cosmology and philosophy. Sometimes "sci fi" actually has a lot more "sci" than we think. Dr. Gerald Cleaver, associate professor of Physics, takes on "multiverse," a word used in astronomy, cosmology and philosophy. Sometimes "sci fi" actually has a lot more "sci" than we think. Dr. Gerald Cleaver, associate professor of Physics, takes on "multiverse," a word used in astronomy, cosmology and philosophy. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/104693/104693-audio.mp3 02:34 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences You may have already seen "universal design" on HGTV. Michelle Brown, a senior lecturer in Interior Design, shows us how this design concept goes beyond mere accessibility. You may have already seen "universal design" on HGTV. Michelle Brown, a senior lecturer in Interior Design, shows us how this design concept goes beyond mere accessibility. You may have already seen "universal design" on HGTV. Michelle Brown, a senior lecturer in Interior Design, shows us how this design concept goes beyond mere accessibility. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/104658/104658-audio.mp3 02:47 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences You've probably seen this technique before without knowing it. Dr. Katie Edwards, assistant professor of Art History describes "trompe l'oeil." You've probably seen this technique before without knowing it. Dr. Katie Edwards, assistant professor of Art History describes "trompe l'oeil." You've probably seen this technique before without knowing it. Dr. Katie Edwards, assistant professor of Art History describes "trompe l'oeil." Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/105862/105862-audio.mp3 02:37 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences "Oscillate" can be an important word on hot summer days when everyone wants their fair share of the fan. Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, tells the story. "Oscillate" can be an important word on hot summer days when everyone wants their fair share of the fan. Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, tells the story. "Oscillate" can be an important word on hot summer days when everyone wants their fair share of the fan. Dr. John Thorburn, professor of Classics, tells the story. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/105864/105864-audio.mp3 02:59 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences It was never meant to be an art term but it fits well. In the mid-1900s, avant-garde was used to describe those artists on the front line, the cutting edge work of the art world, and those who were ahead of the curve. It was never meant to be an art term but it fits well. In the mid-1900s, avant-garde was used to describe those artists on the front line, the cutting edge work of the art world, and those who were ahead of the curve. It was never meant to be an art term but it fits well. In the mid-1900s, avant-garde was used to describe those artists on the front line, the cutting edge work of the art world, and those who were ahead of the curve. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/109096/109096-audio.mp3 02:48 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences This episode is devoted to the syntax of how we ask questions. Dr. Lydia Grebenyova, assistant professor of Linguistics, shows us the structure of an interrogative clause across many languages. This episode is devoted to the syntax of how we ask questions. Dr. Lydia Grebenyova, assistant professor of Linguistics, shows us the structure of an interrogative clause across many languages. This episode is devoted to the syntax of how we ask questions. Dr. Lydia Grebenyova, assistant professor of Linguistics, shows us the structure of an interrogative clause across many languages. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111040/111040-audio.mp3 02:48 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences We know a playwright writes plays, but what exactly does a screenwriter do? Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media offers some insight. We know a playwright writes plays, but what exactly does a screenwriter do? Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media offers some insight. We know a playwright writes plays, but what exactly does a screenwriter do? Dr. Chris Hansen, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media offers some insight. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/107480/107480-audio.mp3 02:42 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Plagiarism originates from Greek and references copying someone else's work. Oddly, it was the Greeks and Romans themselves that seldom cited sources, and often borrowed freely from their predecessors. Their form of imitation was not only ... Plagiarism originates from Greek and references copying someone else's work. Oddly, it was the Greeks and Romans themselves that seldom cited sources, and often borrowed freely from their predecessors. Their form of imitation was not only flattering, but also was not necessarily unethical. Dr. John Thorburn, associate Professor of Classics offers more. Plagiarism originates from Greek and references copying someone else's work. Oddly, it was the Greeks and Romans themselves that seldom cited sources, and often borrowed freely from their predecessors. Their form of imitation was not only flattering, but also was not necessarily unethical. Dr. John Thorburn, associate Professor of Classics offers more. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111315/111315-audio.mp3 02:30 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Our language abounds with environmental terms these days. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science, gives us a history of 'stewardship' before it went green. Our language abounds with environmental terms these days. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science, gives us a history of 'stewardship' before it went green. Our language abounds with environmental terms these days. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science, gives us a history of 'stewardship' before it went green. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111316/111316-audio.mp3 03:37 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The word ecology comes from the Greek "oikos" for "household." Throughout the Old Testament, oikos began to mean a broader environment, often referencing the house of Israel or the house of God. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science ... The word ecology comes from the Greek "oikos" for "household." Throughout the Old Testament, oikos began to mean a broader environment, often referencing the house of Israel or the house of God. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science explains. The word ecology comes from the Greek "oikos" for "household." Throughout the Old Testament, oikos began to mean a broader environment, often referencing the house of Israel or the house of God. Dr. Susan Bratton, professor of Environmental Science explains. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111319/111319-audio.mp3 02:36 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Few people realize that many of the foods we eat originated with the native civilizations of North and South America. For example, Europeans originally acquired tomatoes and chili peppers from the Aztecs. Few people realize that many of the foods we eat originated with the native civilizations of North and South America. For example, Europeans originally acquired tomatoes and chili peppers from the Aztecs. Few people realize that many of the foods we eat originated with the native civilizations of North and South America. For example, Europeans originally acquired tomatoes and chili peppers from the Aztecs. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111611/111611-audio.mp3 02:31 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Before Hershey produced chocolate in Pennsylvania, the Aztec and the Mayan were making it in Central America. Dr. Andrew Scherer, assistant professor of Anthropology, gives some history behind the word chocolate and its original recipe. Before Hershey produced chocolate in Pennsylvania, the Aztec and the Mayan were making it in Central America. Dr. Andrew Scherer, assistant professor of Anthropology, gives some history behind the word chocolate and its original recipe. Before Hershey produced chocolate in Pennsylvania, the Aztec and the Mayan were making it in Central America. Dr. Andrew Scherer, assistant professor of Anthropology, gives some history behind the word chocolate and its original recipe. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111612/111612-audio.mp3 02:27 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences In the field of journalism and public relations, the role of the gatekeeper has changed a lot. Kevin Tankersley, lecturer in Journalism talks about gatekeepers and new media. In the field of journalism and public relations, the role of the gatekeeper has changed a lot. Kevin Tankersley, lecturer in Journalism talks about gatekeepers and new media. In the field of journalism and public relations, the role of the gatekeeper has changed a lot. Kevin Tankersley, lecturer in Journalism talks about gatekeepers and new media. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111613/111613-audio.mp3 02:28 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Muckraker was first used in a speech by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The term was popularized in the 1906 book The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Kevin Tankersley, Journalism lecturer, shares more of the story. Muckraker was first used in a speech by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The term was popularized in the 1906 book The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Kevin Tankersley, Journalism lecturer, shares more of the story. Muckraker was first used in a speech by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The term was popularized in the 1906 book The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Kevin Tankersley, Journalism lecturer, shares more of the story. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111614/111614-audio.mp3 02:24 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The word robot didn't come from the lab but from the stage! Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian explains. The word robot didn't come from the lab but from the stage! Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian explains. The word robot didn't come from the lab but from the stage! Dr. Adrienne Harris, assistant professor of Russian explains. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/107481/107481-audio.mp3 02:23 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Sometimes, specific situations call for specific words- like when you sneeze! Dr. Ann McGlashan, professor of German, is here to visit with us about the word gesundheit. Sometimes, specific situations call for specific words- like when you sneeze! Dr. Ann McGlashan, professor of German, is here to visit with us about the word gesundheit. Sometimes, specific situations call for specific words- like when you sneeze! Dr. Ann McGlashan, professor of German, is here to visit with us about the word gesundheit. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111696/111696-audio.mp3 02:18 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences In Aristotle's Poetics, he establishes a structure in storytelling that applies to character and the plot. This still has applications today as Prof. Chris Hansen, associate professor of Film and Digital Media explains. In Aristotle's Poetics, he establishes a structure in storytelling that applies to character and the plot. This still has applications today as Prof. Chris Hansen, associate professor of Film and Digital Media explains. In Aristotle's Poetics, he establishes a structure in storytelling that applies to character and the plot. This still has applications today as Prof. Chris Hansen, associate professor of Film and Digital Media explains. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111041/111041-audio.mp3 02:54 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences One definition for violence comes from the Motion Picture Association of America. For their ratings, they once chose to define violence as it related to criminality. Dr. Jim Kendrick, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, explains. One definition for violence comes from the Motion Picture Association of America. For their ratings, they once chose to define violence as it related to criminality. Dr. Jim Kendrick, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, explains. One definition for violence comes from the Motion Picture Association of America. For their ratings, they once chose to define violence as it related to criminality. Dr. Jim Kendrick, assistant professor of Film and Digital Media, explains. Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/92662/92662-audio.mp3 03:27 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Is fat really bad or are we just excessively scared of it? Dr. Suzy Weems, professor of nutrion and chair of Family and Consumer Sciences, clears the air on why this word has gotten such a bad rap lately. Is fat really bad or are we just excessively scared of it? Dr. Suzy Weems, professor of nutrion and chair of Family and Consumer Sciences, clears the air on why this word has gotten such a bad rap lately. Is fat really bad or are we just excessively scared of it? Dr. Suzy Weems, professor of nutrion and chair of Family and Consumer Sciences, clears the air on why this word has gotten such a bad rap lately. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/112294/112294-audio.mp3 02:51 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences South Beach? Atkins? Bananas? Or another word for a government body? Dr. Suzy Weems, Professor of Nutrition Science, fills us in. South Beach? Atkins? Bananas? Or another word for a government body? Dr. Suzy Weems, Professor of Nutrition Science, fills us in. South Beach? Atkins? Bananas? Or another word for a government body? Dr. Suzy Weems, Professor of Nutrition Science, fills us in. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/112295/112295-audio.mp3 03:11 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences The name for the popular search engine was originally intended for mathematics. Our guest is Will Crockett, Director of Public Relations for Arts and Sciences. The name for the popular search engine was originally intended for mathematics. Our guest is Will Crockett, Director of Public Relations for Arts and Sciences. The name for the popular search engine was originally intended for mathematics. Our guest is Will Crockett, Director of Public Relations for Arts and Sciences. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/111269/111269-audio.mp3 02:52 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences We don't have a lot of words from the Hebrew language because it reads from right to left. But there's one word that prevailed through time- hallelujah! Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, explains. We don't have a lot of words from the Hebrew language because it reads from right to left. But there's one word that prevailed through time- hallelujah! Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, explains. We don't have a lot of words from the Hebrew language because it reads from right to left. But there's one word that prevailed through time- hallelujah! Dr. Bill Bellinger, professor of Religion, explains. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/113582/113582-audio.mp3 03:10 Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences One of the first instances of the term "monster" is an association with Grendel in the epic Beowolf. Dr. Jim Kenrick, assistant professor of film, explains. One of the first instances of the term "monster" is an association with Grendel in the epic Beowolf. Dr. Jim Kenrick, assistant professor of film, explains. One of the first instances of the term "monster" is an association with Grendel in the epic Beowolf. Dr. Jim Kenrick, assistant professor of film, explains. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://edge.baylor.edu/media/114299/114299-audio.mp3 03:07