Category: Hot Topics
Woman of Science Mary Jackson: Real Life ‘Hi...
Posted by Katriel Paige | Mar 22, 2017 | History, Hot Topics, Pop Culture, Science | 0 |
The (Latest) LARP Haven Dumpster Fire: When Demand...
Posted by Tara M. Clapper | Oct 16, 2016 | Hot Topics, LARP, Pop Culture, Role Playing | 2 |
Immersive Larp Portrayals in Entertainment
by NPC | Sep 11, 2019 | Hot Topics, LARP, Role Playing | 0 |
Actors may be trained to portray characters convincingly, but embodying a new persona is no longer...
Read MoreA Look at How U.S. “Border Control” Affects Women
by NPC | Aug 12, 2019 | Feminism, Hot Topics, LGBTQA+ Issues, Pop Culture | 0 |
Recent border control crackdowns, stricter enforcement and targeted ICE (Immigration and Customs...
Read MoreWhy the E-Sports and Larger Gaming Community Must Address Mental Health
by Tara M. Clapper | Aug 12, 2019 | Hot Topics, Mental Health, Video Games | 0 |
It’s pretty obvious to anyone involved in gaming at large: mental health issues are common, and...
Read MoreHow Do I Subscribe to a Twitch Channel (For Free) Using Amazon Prime?
by Tara M. Clapper | Feb 9, 2018 | Film and TV, Hot Topics, Video Games | 0 |
As a consumer of media, you’re probably used to paying for content. When you go to the...
Read MoreThe Geek Initiative: Editing Rate Card and Services Announcement
by Tara M. Clapper | Sep 28, 2017 | Hot Topics | 0
You may have noticed I’ve been hard at work recently – not only have I been running,...
Read MoreI’m Attending a Blockbuster LARP: 12 Ways I Budget to Make It Happen
by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 28, 2017 | Hot Topics, LARP, Mental Health, Pop Culture, Role Playing | 0 |
If you’re at all familiar with the international LARP scene, you know that blockbuster LARPs...
Read More23 Things You Should Know About LARPing with a Chronic Illness
by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 24, 2017 | Hot Topics, LARP, Mental Health, Pop Culture, Role Playing | 1 |
LARPing with a chronic illness isn’t easy, especially when the symptoms start long before...
Read MoreWoman of Science Mary Jackson: Real Life ‘Hidden Figure’
by Katriel Paige | Mar 22, 2017 | History, Hot Topics, Pop Culture, Science | 0 |
Thanks to the release of the film “Hidden Figures,” Mary Jackson has come to more of...
Read MoreShuttering Our History: A Look at National Park Closures in Philadelphia
by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 15, 2017 | History, Hot Topics, Pop Culture | 0 |
When you think about national parks in the United States, it’s likely you’re reminded...
Read MoreExciting Changes and Announcements From The Geek Initiative
by Tara M. Clapper | Mar 3, 2017 | Hot Topics, LARP, Literature | 0 |
When I started The Geek Initiative nearly four years ago, I wanted to take a negative experience...
Read MoreThe (Latest) LARP Haven Dumpster Fire: When Demanding Equality is ‘Political’
by Tara M. Clapper | Oct 16, 2016 | Hot Topics, LARP, Pop Culture, Role Playing | 2 |
Like most LARPers (live action role players), I’ve met some amazing and inspiring people at...
Read MoreTGI is NOW ACCEPTING Volunteers for “LARPer Profiles!”
by Catherine C.J. Baxley | Mar 31, 2016 | Hot Topics, LARP, Role Playing | 1 |
The Geek Initiative is now accepting submissions for those who wish to be a part of our LARPer...
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