In recent years, major debates have emerged about the societal impact of video games and the effect they have on the people who play them. Among … Continue Reading ››
We Are Chicago aims to dispel media myths about poor, black families
When thinking about the black neighborhoods in Chicago‘s south and west side most people will probably see death statistics. This is what the media thrusts into the public’s face time and again. It’s hardly an isolated incident; while purported to be based in fact, these statistics are trumpeted around for their racially charged implications. Bring … Continue Reading ››
A 1,500-year-old board game has been unearthed in a Chinese tomb
When one thinks of the tombs plundered by videogame heroine Lara Croft, or even legendary adventure film archaeologist Indiana Jones, untold treasures and riches typically await them. During a 2004 excavation in China of first emperor of the Qin dynasty Qin Shi Huangdi’s self-constructed, terracotta warrior guarded, 2,300-year-old tomb, various artifacts were uncovered. Though not … Continue Reading ››
