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Vocal cord dysfunction: Does laryngeal adduction on laryngoscopy predict disease severity and response to laryngeal retraining therapy?
1 INTRODUCTION Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) or inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), is a complex and often clinically elusive disorder characterized by abnormal, episodic adduction of the vocal folds during either the inspiratory or expiratory phase of respiration.1-3 Although the pathophysiology of this disordered adduction is poorly understood, the current prevailing hypothesis is that it is due to an aberrant laryngeal response...
How these dancers invent new movement with a wheelchair
Arts & Culture KCTS 9 Washington SEATTLE — In an open, bright studio, dancers Charlene Curtiss and Joanne Petroff take the floor for rehearsal. Curtiss moves with the help of a wheelchair; Petroff is a “stand-up,” a performer who does not have a disability and experienced in working with a performer who uses a wheelchair. They are the creative forces behind Light Motion Dance, a physically integrated dance company based in Seattle.
Can VR do the unthinkable - bring people together?
The Lab is compiling first-person day-in-the-life stories from all over the world, and transforming them into embodied narratives for a project called the Library of Ourselves. The idea is that by using The Machine to Be Another, people will be able to “check out” stories and get a full-body, tangible sense of another way of life.
The scene at the 2018 Seattle Art Fair
Welcome to My Last Supper by Anthony White 2018"I've sold 3 [out of 4] in the last 24 hours," Kucera said standing in his booth inside the CenturyLink Field Event Center. White, a recent Cornish grad already on the rise, creates vivid tableaux of millennial life. Made with tiny threads of a bioplastic called polylactic acid, his paintings look something like large-scale embroidery, and were attracting plenty of attention from cellphone camera-snapping art fair attendees.
Only in Port Townsend: bow makers
Kanestrom is part of a community of bow makers who has made the quaint Victorian seaport the capital of bowmaking in North America. The Port Townsend phenomenon happened after two pioneering artisans, Charles Espey and Paul Martin Siefried, arrived decades ago, attracted to the town’s marine and boating culture. Both were renowned bow makers and they have passed on their knowledge to apprentices.
The art of dancing with a wheelchair
Curtiss became paraplegic after a gymnastics accident when she was 17. After an inspiring encounter with Brazilian musicians during a visit abroad, she soon began dancing with the front end of her wheelchair off the ground. Curtiss then formed Light Motion Dance in 1988, inviting Petroff to join the company in 1990.
Softball wins 3 out of 5 games in first tournament - The Spectator
The Seattle University Softball team came out on top, winning three of their five games from their tournament last weekend in Arizona. They began the first day of the Kajikawa Classic on Friday, Feb. 9 with a loss against Notre Dame in a close score of 4-3. On the same day, the Redhawks fought fiercely against Stanford, winning 13-9. “We had a tough loss in the morning,” coach Geo Hirai said.
Movie Magic aids Memory Loss at the Frye Art Museum - The Spectator
Many people love watching movies purely for destressing and entertainment, but for those with dementia, certain films can even help bring back memories. Meet Me at the Movies is a program put on at the Frye Art Museum that’s especially designed for people with memory loss and their care partners. Assembled by co-curators Mary Jane Knecht and Keri Pollock, the program was modeled after leading Alzheimer’s specialist Dr. John Zeisel’s program of the same name.
Tint Dance Festival sets the Stage for Artists of Color - The Spectator
A fusion of contemporary, hip-hop, tap, Hawaiian and African dance is set to hit the stage at the Tint Dance Festival on Feb. 9-10. The founders of the festival Sue Ann Huang and Arlene Martin, hope to raise critical awareness around racial and ethnic representation in the greater Seattle community by featuring choreographers and dancers of color.
Survivor Support Network Fosters Education for Allies - The Spectator
At the first Seattle University Survivor Support Network (SSN) panel of the year on Nov. 17, panelists discussed their experiences of sexual assault and domestic violence and answered questions according to their expertise and thoughts. The panel was organized to be open and a safe space for survivors, victims and allies to receive advice, share understandings and become more educated on sexual assault and the many forms it can take.
Women's Basketball Wins Three of Four Games - The Spectator
The Seattle University Women’s basketball team had a successful run, both on the road and at home, winning three of their last four games. They started on the road on Nov. 17 at Santa Barbara where they overcame a 21 point first half deficit to beat the Gauchos 77-71. “Once they started shooting the ball, well, it was contagious. I just think our energy allowed us to overcome that deficit,” coach Suzy Barcomb said.
Eclectic Theater Takes Its Final Bow at Current Venue - The Spectator
Known for uniting the Capitol Hill neighborhood by producing original works written by local playwrights, the Eclectic Theater closed its doors for the final time on Oct. 31. Located on 1214 10th Ave., across the street from Seattle University’s campus, the professional theater company hosted standup comics, improv troupes, films and more. The beginnings of Eclectic Theater began with founder Rik Deskin’s “Green Theater Project” while he was a junior at Cornish College of the Arts.
Men's Basketball Breaks School Division I Record in 121-70 - The Spectator
Seattle University Men’s Basketball squared off against Puget Sound University at the Connolly Complex on Sunday, where they routed the Loggers 121-70. The Redhawks broke Seattle U’s division one record for most points scored in a game. The Redhawks got off to a rocky start Friday, when they lost to Saint Louis 62-46. The team was determined to make amends for their previous mistakes. “We knew from our game on Friday that we had to make a response to what happened,” guard Richaud Gittens said.
Halloween Baseball Game Partners with Dance Marathon - The Spectator
The baseball team dressed in Halloween costumes and played an inter-squad game to raise money for Seattle Children’s hospital on Monday. Teaming up with Dance Marathon, a nonprofit organization on campus run out of the Center for Student Involvement, the audience members were encouraged to donate money to the cause.
Critic's Corner: Only the Brave - The Spectator
Amongst the Halloween horror films coming out this month, the biographical drama “Only the Brave” details a real-life tragedy of losing everything to the wrath of Mother Nature. “Only the Brave” tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona.
Students Set the Stage for "Cabaret" on Campus - The Spectator
If one were to attend a theater performance at Seattle University’s Lee Center for the Arts, they may be struck by a lack of jazz hands, show tunes and box steps.
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