The (Mawr)velous Adventures of Esteniolla

"…we got so caught up in school being a tradition that we stopped using it as a learning tool…" –Tupac

September 30, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Visuals of My Saturday with the 360: Women in Walled Communities (Part II)

Here are the photos from the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) from that same Saturday trip. This was my second time visiting, but, unlike my first visit, this one seemed more real and much heavier emotionally. I used to think that … Continue reading

September 26, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Visuals of My Saturday with the 360: Women in Walled Communities (Part I)

On Saturday, my 360 and I went on a mural arts tour of Philly and, later, toured the Eastern State Penitentiary. It was a tangible experience that definitely gave more life to conversations we had about the prison history and … Continue reading

September 18, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Reflection on My Stormy Day

It’s funny how the weather can set the precedent for an entire day. From inside my dorm looking out, the sky is a heavy gray, tree branches are bending from the wind and raindrops are violently pelting my window pane. … Continue reading