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QUEEN!
No full textWhen a Black homecoming hopeful in Iowa accidentally outs herself as a lesbian, she strikes a deal with The Cool Gays to be remade in their twisted image to secure the crown
Grounded
No full textOn his way to say goodbye to his sick mother, Nick meets a woman he didn\u27t know he needed to change his life. Grounded is a play about love, loss, strangers, relationships, crossroads, and the gray areas of life. It explores how humans interact on all levels of closeness, and it aims to capture the shared experiences of everyday life that become momentous without us even knowing
Into the Urban Wild: Overcoming Barriers to Urban Rewilding through Expert Perspectives on Benefits, Hurdles, and Measures for Creating Wilder Greenspaces
Full text linkUrban rewilding, which promotes the development and transformation of urban greenspaces (UGS) into wilder forms, has garnered public support and offers numerous benefits – from enhancing human well-being and providing wildlife habitats to bolstering urban resilience against climate change. However, many UGS remain highly manicured. Research suggests that public expectations, safety concerns, conflicts with heritage preservation goals, and perceived disservices (e.g., allergenic pollen or unwanted wildlife) are among the barriers to adopting wilder designs; however, it remains unclear which factors hinder UGS rewilding the most. To investigate this, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 experts involved in UGS management, including members of administrative bodies and conservation NGOs in Germany, to identify perceived benefits, challenges, and recommended measures for implementing wilder UGS. The interviews revealed that both groups viewed urban parks as focal points for rewilding, listing wildlife habitats, the human–nature connection, and aesthetic value as key benefits. However, a persisting demand for orderliness and conflicts with the recreational functionality of UGS emerged as predominant hurdles across all interviews. Conservation experts additionally highlighted challenges such as financial constraints, limited personnel, and rigid bureaucratic processes, while administrative experts emphasized safety, heritage preservation, and the risk of attracting unwanted wildlife. Regarding rewilding measures, both groups advocated for ecological interventions like creating wildflower meadows and allowing natural growth. Conservationists additionally recommended social measures to foster public acceptance, including educational signage, lighthouse projects, and features like early-blooming plants or designated mowing strips. To further advance urban rewilding, this study recommends that administrations and conservationists (1) create room for exchange to combat hurdles together, (2) target diverse UGS, including informal areas and cemeteries, (3) emphasize the climate resilience of wilder UGS, (4) address biases toward orderliness through social measures, and (5) reassess budgetary frameworks to enable broader rewilding. Finally, future studies should explore how to integrate rewilding efforts with recreational, cultural heritage, and safety objectives
Individual or Shared Identity? Perceptions of School Climate in Catholic Schools by Ethnic Background
Full text linkSchool climate has been routinely associated with positive student outcomes. Scholars have found that Catholic schools promote positive school climate by emphasizing shared identity and values. However, others argue that this approach serves the interests of dominant groups, producing poor school climates for minority students. To explore these claims, this study examined perceived school climate among students (n = 22,286) and parents (n = 12,997) in Catholic schools with different racial/ethnic compositions. Results indicated that students attending majority-minority (50%\u3e and 90%\u3e) and Hispanic-serving Catholic schools report similarly to their peers attending less diverse Catholic schools. Results from parents largely echoed those of students. This study raises important questions about the potential to improve school climate for minority students by emphasizing shared identity and values in schools
Discerning Together in Small Groups
Full text linkThe author, drawing on his personal experience, offers a clear reflection and methodology for common discernment, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The difficulties and problems are noted, as are the possibilities and potential of this proposal. The process is certainly complex. It requires great generosity and willingness on the part of all those involved, but as the author concludes, “it works.” We are faced with a proposal of Ignatian spirituality that can enrich and illuminate the new paths of synodality along which the Church is journeying
Unequal Access: The Challenge of Palestinian Representation in Libraries
No full textThis presentation brings together four librarians from public and academic institutions who have navigated significant challenges while developing collections, programs, and resources focused on Palestine during the past year. As information professionals, these panelists will share their experiences and the experiences of others with institutional resistance, external pressures, and threats that emerged specifically around Palestinian-focused work.
Presenters will explore the stark contrast between institutional approaches to Palestinian narratives compared to other diversity initiatives. Why are Palestinian perspectives subject to what scholars call the Palestine Exception in otherwise progressive spaces? How does this censorship and intimidation reflect a form of neo-McCarthyism in our profession? What protections do library workers and archivists have in this environment?
Each panelist brings a unique perspective:
One librarian will share their experience organizing a Palestinian cultural event
Two librarians will discuss their work with Librarians and Archivists with Palestine facilitating and administering a censorship tracker project
The third will address academic freedom through their experience screening a documentary about student protests and the silencing of Palestine-related discourse on campus
This session offers practical insights for BIPOC and other information professionals facing similar challenges. Panelists will detail specific strategies they and other library professionals employed, including building alliances, navigating policies, addressing safety concerns, finding supportive communities, and protecting mental health.
Join us for this critical conversation about professional ethics, institutional courage, and the continued fight for inclusive library spaces that authentically represent diverse narratives—even those deemed politically sensitive.
Outcomes
Attendees will identify at least two specific strategies to address institutional resistance when developing Palestine-focused library collections or programs.
Attendees will learn how to connect with support networks and resources for library workers facing challenges related to Palestine-focused work.
Attendees will recognize practical approaches to protect their wellbeing while engaging in potentially contentious advocacy work within their institutions
A Conversation on Fundamental Data Literacy Concepts for Undergraduate Education
No full textAs the demand for data literacy grows, integrating foundational data literacy skills into undergraduate education becomes increasingly essential. This panel presents six core themes for cultivating data literacy among undergraduate students, addressing its interdisciplinary nature. Drawing upon the collective expertise of the group, literature research, case studies, and interviews, the panel explores the need for data literacy across various disciplines and the challenges of integrating it into higher education curricula. The proposed fundamental concepts include understanding data’s role in daily life, distinguishing between inference and prediction, recognizing the potential for misleading data, exploring ethical considerations, and honing communication and storytelling skills with data. Case studies illustrate diverse approaches to implementing data literacy education at the undergraduate level. Despite these efforts, challenges remain in standardizing data literacy education and scaling initiatives across institutions. The panel emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts among faculty and increased investment in data literacy initiatives to graduate a data literate population
Julien Grisonas Family v. Argentina
No full textThis case is about the forced disappearance and murder of a Uruguayan artist and member of the Party for the Victory of the People and his wife by Argentina within the framework of Operation Condor. The case was brought by their children, who had been separated from their parents when they were taken and given up for adoption in Chile. Eventually, the Court found Argentina in violation of several articles of the American Convention but did not find a violation of the Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance of Persons