Tag: Volume 37.5

Arts & Entertainment

American fans or Chinese communist support, what matters to American companies? 

By Contributing Writer Nicole O’Connell   The American video game company Activision Blizzard, responsible for popular titles including World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Overwatch, is making decisions that are disturbing the morals of its fan base.  Earlier this month, Blizzard took action against Hong Kong resident and professional Hearthstone player Ng Wai Chung because of the pro-Hong Kong statements the player made during a … Continue reading American fans or Chinese communist support, what matters to American companies? 

 
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Amazon commits to renewable energy, who is next? 

By Contributing Writer Caroline Quirk The recent influx of global climate strikes and the 2019 UN Climate Summit have sparked an increasing interest in the issue of climate change. More discussions have developed globally about what can and should be done about the growing climate crisis, so much so that monster companies such as Amazon have completely changed course.  No doubt that the issue of … Continue reading Amazon commits to renewable energy, who is next? 

 
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Clothesline Project: for every woman 

By Editor-in-chief Gabriella Barthe On October 23, 2019, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) set up shop along the accessibility ramp in the Library Living Room to showcase their ongoing Clothesline Project in partnership with the Center for Women Gender and Sexuality (CWGS). Lining the ramp and a clothesline immediately next to it were Tee Shirts designed and decorated by women and children survivors of violence … Continue reading Clothesline Project: for every woman 

 
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