“Social media and the Internet haven’t changed our capacity for social interaction any more than the Internet has changed our ability to be in love or our basic propensity to violence, because those are such fundamental human attributes.”
Nicholas A. Christakis
Social Interactions Articles
Pieces discussing the expereinces we have with people out and about, chaotically kind people, the micro-relationships have lasting impressions on us, and everything in between.
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UNLV Students Protest University’s Response to Shooting
After the tragic shooting on Dec. 6, UNLV implemented heightened security measures for the new semester. Some students feel the response is lacking.
Anime Night Mart – Anime in Everything
Local event organizer Anime Night Mart recently hosted one of its events where people came together for a day of social gathering around anime culture.
Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Free Palestine
Founded in 2018, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation (NPL) fights for a free Palestine and educates people about Palestine and its history.
Happy Camper Overdose Response Team: Responding to the Fentanyl Epidemic
Happy Camper Overdose Response is working to address the issue of fentanyl overdose here in Las Vegas through education and response at local events.
Stop For Children! How Impatience Creates Dangerous Situations
With the uptick in random gun violence this year, it can be dangerous just to cross the street when people don’t want to stop for children.
Chelsea Banning – Of Book Signings and Tweets
After tweeting about the experience at her book signing for her debut novel, Chelsea Banning went viral overnight as other authors shared their own book signing experiences.
All My Children Are the Same Gender, And That’s Okay
People kept saying “sorry” to Sarah when they heard all her kids are the same gender. She’s here to share her experience and tell people to stop.
“Thank You For Your Patience” – Gratitude and Gentleness
One of the things I’ve learned during the pandemic is to not say sorry for everything. Instead, I now say, “thank you for your patience.”
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
As Mr. Rogers taught us, neighborliness extends beyond the people we live next to. It’s about solidarity, acceptance, community, and love.
The Privilege of “Color Blindness”
The goal is not to be “color-blind”. The goal is to see, acknowledge, and understand the experiences, histories, and traumas of other groups of people. And understanding all that helps to understand the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Impact of Shopping Locally and 3 Reasons To Make it a Habit
Shopping locally has a bunch of amazing benefits for your local community! Read more to learn why it is, and why YOU should be making a habit of it!
Defending Your Path
Read how defending your path can affirm the surety of your course.