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Slavery in Thedas: How BioWare Could Bring Nuance to Dragon Age
Crystal talks about her love of Dragon Age, and what it’s writers can do to improve it.
In Defense of Thaddy Thor’s Physique in Avengers: Endgame
Nicole discusses why she liked Thor’s character arc in Avengers: Endgame.
Nerd Love in the Time of Social Distancing
How can nerds date during a global pandemic? K. Alexandra offers some tips from her own experiences.
Niobe and the Power of Life and Death
Latonya finds Stranger Comics’ Niobe Ayutami to be an inspiration in the way she embodies life and death.
Beyond the Kokiri Forest: A Father and Daughter’s Zelda Adventure
Delia talks about her father and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the origins of her nerdiness.
Three Fears About Public Spaces I Had as a Black Nerd
As a black female nerd, have you ever been afraid of entering a new space? Renée shares some of her past fears and how she overcame them in our first Constant Companion essay.
How do the Character Descriptions in ‘Harry Potter’ Hold Up 20 Years Later?
Talia discusses the Harry Potter series falls subject to body shaming.
Worldbuilding and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Bayana explores how Marvel built a world for the screen in a way that encompasses so many movies and television shows.
The Importance of Magical Mental Health Education in Harry Potter
There are inevitable risks to living in a magical school, but does Hogwarts truly have the tools to physically and mentally support its students?
The Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger
Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.