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In ‘Unmask Alice’, the truth behind an anonymous drug-fueled diary is a trip
Posted on · Author Rick Emerson spent six years investigating the anonymous authors of the publicized diaries Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal.
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Tabletop role-playing games play on the heart
Posted on · Dimension 20's Brennan Lee Mulligan takes firsthand gameplay to create dynamic storytelling with uncertain endings for everyone involved.
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How museums hold the secrets to our past and the future of our values
Posted on · Museums are growing to adapt to visitor expectations, not just on what artifacts are displayed, but how museums obtain them.
Politics
Dr. Suleman Lalani, among first Muslims elected to Texas Legislature, pledges to serve all Fort Bend County constituents
Posted on · Lalani of Sugar Land and Salman Bhojani, elected to represent residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are the first Muslims and first South Asia natives to be elected as Texas lawmakers.
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The future of the animation industry
Posted on · Unlike most Hollywood projects, the pandemic didn't slow down animation productions, yet it's changing significantly thanks to the internet and a new wave of creators producing your favorite toons.
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Actor Jaston Williams and how traditions can help define our lives
Posted on · A sociologist also joins Town Square to talk about the role of traditions during this time of year.
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Astroworld left behind trauma and grief for attendees and beyond
Posted on · Psychological, medical, and legal experts share their thoughts on the depth of the injuries sustained by festival-goers and their friends and families.
News
Community may be the key to reaching out to QAnon members
Posted on · Emotionally charged content kept people online, apart, and deeper into QAnon during the pandemic, according to a terrorism expert.
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Who writes the story of a president’s legacy?
Posted on · The co-author of Peril discusses the unprecedented events from the Trump presidency to the 2020 Election, the January 6th insurrection, and the first look into Biden's presidency.
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Who decided what is on our library shelves?
Posted on · Experts examine the role of challenged books in society and education.
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Dr. Melanye Price takes the helm as guest host of ‘I SEE U’
Posted on · The director of The Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice takes inspiration from music, education, and her own neighborhood to look into ways we define our communities and ourselves.
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The Hobby Center Enacts New COVID Safety Protocols And How History May Be On Vaccine Mandate’s Side
Posted on · The director of biosafety for research-related infectious pathogens at UTMB Health in Galveston recounts how George Washington led the first mass military inoculation in history against smallpox.
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Diversity in Film Behind The Scenes
Posted on · Three experts look into the challenges people of color and LGBTQ+ communities face to get into Hollywood and how they can impact what we see in entertainment.
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Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation
Posted on · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.
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How To Navigate Toxic Relationships
Posted on · A nationally recognized author and psychologist helps those struggling in unhealthy relationships to find strategies for self-care and change.