A Black History Month Watchlist
We asked Assistant Professor of Film & Media Culture Natasha Ngaiza to recommend five works from Black filmmakers she thinks everyone should watch. Read up, and add these to your watchlist!
Stories
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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).
From This American Life to the Middlebury Institute
Gabriela Muñoz MACI ’23, of This American Life, is pursuing a degree in interpretation from the Middlebury Institue.
World-Class Skiing
Ali Nullmeyer ’23 is set to compete in the Bejing Olympics thanks to her most recent race.
Prospective Growth for Danforth Pewter
Danforth Pewter is seeking a $425,000 state grant that would allow it to grow its Seymour Street campus.
The Economic Impact of Roe v. Wade
Caitlin Myer’s work on the economics of abortion laws was recently featured in New York Times.
Intersectional Leadership
Rana Abdelhamid ’15 was recently featured in Harper’s BAZAAR.
‘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
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.”