The Gay Normalcy Fantasy By Jeremy Signor • September 12th, 2018 Sometimes we just want to escape into a power fantasy. For many gay people, there’s power in the fantasy of normalcy.
Another Look The Grandeur of Overwatch League’s Grand Finals By Yussef Cole • September 11th, 2018 An arena’s gravitas and a bit of Blizzard showmanship make OWL feel like a real sporting event
The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory By Jen Sisco and Robin Mazzolla • September 11th, 2018 This week’s Notorious Narratives exhumes the mystery of the Blood Countess.
Aretha Franklin and the Price of Excellence By Malindy Hetfeld • September 10th, 2018 I was punished for telling my high school music teacher to take Aretha Franklin’s name out of his undeserving mouth.
Episode 1: The Catacombs of Paris By Jen Sisco and Robin Mazzolla • September 4th, 2018 Deep beneath the beautiful and historic streets of Paris lies the Empire of Death.
Episode 2: Shanghai Tunnels of Portland By Jen Sisco and Robin Mazzolla • September 4th, 2018 Beneath the city streets of Portland, Oregon, lies a secret system of tunnels that led from many of the most notorious brothels and bars to the waterfront…
Documentary Sunday The Rachel Divide By Megan Condis • August 31st, 2018 In the wake of current events, we might ask why Netflix thought that pulling Rachel Dolezal back into the spotlight was a good idea at all.
Collision Detection Whether its NFL or RPG, A Party Trumps Its Players By Ben Sailer • August 30th, 2018 How communities and players lose sight of the people behind their beloved teams.
Documentary Sunday Won’t You Be My Neighbor? By Megan Condis • August 24th, 2018 How do we teach kids about the complicated modern topics that throw even grown-ups for a loop? This looks like a job for Mr. Rogers.
Feature Excerpt Climbing the Virtual Mountain By Rowan Evans • August 23rd, 2018 When rendered in videogames, a mountain becomes more than an obstacle. They’re living sites, where introspection, healing and learning take place.
