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Larp, COVID-19, and Post-Isolation Emotional Safety
Content warning: This post discusses COVID-19 and collective trauma. As vaccinations roll out in...
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Get Stuff Done – New Personal Assistant App
Are you trapped in a world where motivation seems to be at an all-time low due to COVID-19? Have...
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Immersive Larp Portrayals in Entertainment
Actors may be trained to portray characters convincingly, but embodying a new persona is no longer...
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A Look at How U.S. “Border Control” Affects Women
Recent border control crackdowns, stricter enforcement and targeted ICE (Immigration and Customs...
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Why the E-Sports and Larger Gaming Community Must Address Mental Health
It’s pretty obvious to anyone involved in gaming at large: mental health issues are common, and...
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How Do I Subscribe to a Twitch Channel (For Free) Using Amazon Prime?
As a consumer of media, you’re probably used to paying for content. When you go to the...
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The Geek Initiative: Editing Rate Card and Services Announcement
You may have noticed I’ve been hard at work recently – not only have I been running,...
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I’m Attending a Blockbuster LARP: 12 Ways I Budget to Make It Happen
If you’re at all familiar with the international LARP scene, you know that blockbuster LARPs...
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23 Things You Should Know About LARPing with a Chronic Illness
LARPing with a chronic illness isn’t easy, especially when the symptoms start long before...
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Woman of Science Mary Jackson: Real Life ‘Hidden Figure’
Thanks to the release of the film “Hidden Figures,” Mary Jackson has come to more of...
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Shuttering Our History: A Look at National Park Closures in Philadelphia
When you think about national parks in the United States, it’s likely you’re reminded...
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Exciting Changes and Announcements From The Geek Initiative
When I started The Geek Initiative nearly four years ago, I wanted to take a negative experience...
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