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Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

More than just a game: How video games teach us emotional depth

By Khushi Chauhan March 25, 2025
Whether it’s succumbing to grief and seeking revenge for a loved one, reclaiming your humanity in a journey to spread your wife’s ashes with your son, or discovering what it means to be human as artificial intelligence, video games can produce authentic and powerful emotions through stories we would otherwise be unable to live. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

I’m just a girl | Maia’s Inner Monologue

By Maia Penzer November 27, 2023
In a world where expectations can feel as high as the skyscrapers of Boston, embracing the simplicity of being “just a girl” has become my guide. It’s a reminder that –– in the midst of societal norms –– it’s perfectly fine to be just a girl. To just be human. Without the weight of expectations.
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