A New Marketing Frontier
With a YouTube channel focused on living with multiple sclerosis, Damian Washington ’03 reaches thousands of viewers as a “micro-influencer.”
Stories
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Sundance Screenwriter
David Miranda Hardy, associate professor of film and media culture, has been named one of 16 fellows for the Sundance Institute’s virtual 2022 Screenwriters Lab.
Muslim(ish) Portrayals in the Media
Erik Bleich sat down with comedian Maz Jobrani to discuss how most Western newspapers portray Muslims negatively.
Beijing-Bound Olympians
Alpine skier Michel Macedo ’22.5 will represent Brazil at the Beijing Olympics in February 2020.
On the SXSW Stage
Maria Bobbitt-Chertock ’19.5, who goes by the stage name Maria BC, has been signed to perform at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW).
Prospective Growth for Danforth Pewter
Danforth Pewter is seeking a $425,000 state grant that would allow it to grow its Seymour Street campus.
Quidditch: A Name-Changer
Real-life quidditch, inspired by the magical game in Harry Potter, is changing its name, citing author J. K. Rowling’s “anti-trans positions in recent years.”
‘Don’t Look Up’ and Science Denial Myths
Psychology professor Barbara Hofer uses the film Don’t Look Up to illustrate several myths that feed science denial
World-Class Skiing
Ali Nullmeyer ’23 is set to compete in the Bejing Olympics thanks to her most recent race.