Welcome back to school, nerds! Washburn began its fall semester this week welcoming freshman, international students, and returning students who are well into studies. The beginning of a new school year never fails to bring with it feelings of nostalgia. I'm especially missing the days before before my life was consumed with homework and essays.
In an effort to cope, my television habits are regressing back to the days of childhood. Luckily, Netflix has plenty of shows from my younger days as well as a solid collection of old school Disney movies!
Reading Rainbow (1985):
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Every bookie today can attest that at least some of their love was inspired by LeVar Burton's passion for reading. Near and dear to our hearts are the classic episodes where LeVar introduced us to some of our favorite childhood books like "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Netflix's collection of "Reading Rainbow" is pretty slim for now - but fear not! With LeVar's successful Kickstarter campaign to get the show up and running again (with added resources for kids and schools), we'll surely be seeing more of that butterfly in the sky.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy (1993):
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BILL BILL BILL. You can watch the whole first season of this old school Disney beauty and learn all about the wonders of science. Bill Nye is such a classic, I can remember even watching his videos during physics class in high school! From gravity, to respiration, to evolution - Bill Nye has got your back.
P.S. Did you know a Kickstarter campaign for a documentary about Bill Nye was just successfully funded? The filmmakers plan to tell Bill's story, including his studies, television career, and his mission to change the world.
Magic School Bus (1997):
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Remember this precious gem of kid television? Featuring Lily Tomlin as the one and only Ms. Frizzle, "Magic School Bus" took us on crazy learning adventures everywhere from our backyards to outer space. Along the way, 'The Friz' taught us about a range of sciences, including astronomy, chemistry, biology, zoology, botany, and anatomy. Cuddle up with some cereal on Saturday mornings with your blanket to enjoy this nostalgic treat or use it study up for those biology classes this semester!
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