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Doom Town: The People and Landscape of Atomic Testing           In the Knowledge Center by the @One there is a new exhibition about the landscape and people surrounding atomic testing sites. This exhibition is based on the graphic history book by UNLV historian Andy Kirk and artist Kristian Purcell. The book is published by Oxford University Press in 2017. The exhibit focuses on the above ground detonation at the Nevada Testing Site between the years 1953 and 1961. There were several reasons for the testing. Officially, this testing helped advance the technology and power of nuclear weapons. Unofficially, scientists were there to test the effects of radiation from the bombs on the surrounding environment, including the landscape, native plants, animals and the people. Referred to as “human guinea pigs” the people tested were mainly employees at the site and military personnel. But the effects has affected individuals downwind from the site in southern ...

Scavenger Hunt: Digital Media Style This project has several intentions. One was to keep the class inside because the weather in November is unpredictable at best. The second reason was to have a pro-digital media project that allowed the class to get creative and navigate simple task. The last reason was to remind everyone participating that it is important to move around during the time you are sitting at a desk. Exercise is important and getting up to move or simple stretch.