A Generation of Gamers Started Out Playing Barbie Fashion Designer - Harper’s Bazaar: "Pop culture tells us," Mary Kenney writes, "that video games are the realm of boys, and only a few girls play games at all. But the evidence tells us another story."
Lonely in the L.P.G.A. - The New York Times: Chie Arimura came to America to play golf in the L.P.G.A., but found a more solitary life than she expected or wanted. “I’m very lonely. If I hear a sound,” she added, looking toward the garage, “it’s very scary.”
A Crooked Odyssey - Hearst Journalism Awards Program: Robert Lee was convicted of murder twenty-five years ago. Now, he’s about to go free, but where? Who will take him? Lee’s crooked odyssey tapped into our most primal fears, revealing our confusion about punishment, forgiveness and the limits of freedom.
Neverwinter Nights Made Me Love Games - Kotaku: How did you become a gamer? The combination of heartfelt storytelling and having the chance to make a story my own drew me into the gaming world, and I haven’t left it since.
Provo Rising - Profile Magazine: Provo, Utah, is becoming a mini-business hub, but that’s nothing new. The etching of Provo, Utah, a “strange little port settlement,” shows long, rectangular buildings that form a square around settlers and wagons.
The Inimitable Paul Chadha - Modern Counsel Magazine: Twelve years ago, attorney Paul Chadha took on pro bono work to help out theaters in his native Chicago. A chance encounter with an actor introduced him to the most impactful project of his life.
Delhi gang rape trial sparks Indian media frenzy - Salon: The trial of a horrific crime in Delhi sparked protests, constant media coverage, and discussions of women’s roles in Indian culture. “This concept of women in distress, so passive and weak … it’s just pathetic. It doesn’t help in any way. It victimizes the women again.”
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