🏳️⚧️ Cora Kennedy📸
@TheRogueCora
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She/Her 🏳️⚧️ | Director @IWUEsports @AuroraSeriesGG | Co-founder UCC | DEI writer, Byline: @TEAdvocated | Freelance Photog | Prev @neccgames @voicecollegiate
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Looking for photography work for August and beyond!
I've worked solo or on a team and although I specialize in esports, I love any time I can capture people in their element. Vouches and shares appreciated! (click the images for more)
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Classy content creator, real happy he's got such a large influence /s
Fuck off, go back to your little bubble where 10 year olds idolize you and leave the real world for the adults.
@FaZeClan
do you seriously let this clown represent you?
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Dune is a fantastic movie and you all need to watch it as soon as possible if you in ANY way like Sci-fi. This is astoundingly well done
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🚨Esports industry friends, DO THIS🚨
If you meet someone in the space. new or not, who could really benefit from a chat with X person they don't already know, SET THEM UP.
I have made 15+ group chats this week to introduce people and all of them have opened new doors somehow
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I am afraid to post this because I don't want people to be reminded of the old me, but I think it's important that I can celebrate how far I have come in a year! I don't even recognize that old person in so many ways, and I'm thankful for that.
April 2021 vs April 2022
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Follow-up on this: Thank fuck I won't get contracted to photograph it again, it genuinely was one of the most soulless jobs I've ever gotten and the admin for ESA made it a truly miserable experience for the staff.i What a sham of an org and I hope this withers and dies
We are delighted to announce we have entered a three-year partnership with the
@ESWCgg
, bringing our esteemed awards ceremony to the Esports World Cup, the world's largest gaming festival.
The Esports Awards will come to you live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 24th.
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No person working in esports has all three:
1.) Healthy wrists/hands
2.) A healthy separation of work from personal life (when your hobby is your job it can be tough)
3.) A healthy sleep schedule
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OH MY GOD THEY CHANGED MY ID NAME AND PIC. THEY INITIALLY TOLD ME NO BUT THEY LET ME DO IT ANYWAY OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD IM SO HAPPY
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My
@FrostyFaustings
photo album is OFFICIALLY LIVE!! Check it out below and please share it around! Any support is appreciated and you are welcome to use any pics, just please credit me💜
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There's no other way to describe today than this pic...
When I got surprised and pulled on stage to talk about
@AuroraSeriesGC
and what the Aurora x CECC showmatch meant, I could barely hold back tears and was shaking with excitement. Thank you
@EsportsUGaming
📸
@tempusrob
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Finally had a moment to get my thoughts together:
Supporting women in esports goes beyond just providing them a space to play (shoutout to Galorants and VCT Gamechangers) and saying you support them. Stopping there is performative allyship and is extremely damaging. (1/4)
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High School esports folks: IWU Esports has 15 old Alienware R7 machines and we want to donate/sell them (at a low price) to a HS esports program and support the growth of scholastic!! Who is interested?
- i7-8700k
- GTX 1070
- 16gb DDR4
- 256gb SSD + 1tb HDD
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How does a professional collegiate esports association choosing to host a networking night at the local equivalent of Hooters help bridge the inclusivity gap in an industry notorious for sexism and gender discrimination? It is beyond absurd that this was ever approved.
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Please stop hosting LANs in states I can't safely travel to as a trans person🙏
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Please stop hosting collegiate esports events in Florida, I'd like to be able to attend them without the looming threat of being hate-crimed
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Today is officially my 2 year coming out aniversary and the difference is astounding! Being able to smile when I look in the mirror was something I thought would be impossible, but little by little the changes happened and I'm so proud of how far I've come since that 2nd pic!🥳💜
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Where collegiate is at right now is doomed to fail because we are afraid of professionalism in all forms. My newest publication details how our failings mirror a failing startup and how we need grow and change for the sustainability of our industry:
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Esports is an industry that preys on passion and once reality sets in, you see it's one of the most soul-consuming jobs out there. Surviving layoffs only means more stress for those who remain.
My heart goes out to all affected by the cuts and people left to pick up the pieces.
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This is the ideal esports director desk. You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
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@punsandbunsgg
@Annie_Dro
Agreed! To most cis people transition is just a flip of a switch and there's this impression that anyone transitioning can perfectly control their progress. Education is necessary
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Happy 28th birthday to me! I'm officially in my early late-20s now!
I couldn't be prouder of how this past year has gone and I'm extremely excited for what the year ahead has in store!
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Professional esports is actively regressing in inclusion simply by taking money from countries to host LANs where player safety can't be guaranteed because their outright existence is criminalized. The callous way in which the team says this is abhorrent. Fuck the WEC 2024
Esport Canada unable to guarantee LGBTQ+ players' safety at WEC 2024 in Saudi Arabia
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Went to buy dresses today for two weddings I'm going to and had another party scowling at me the whole time and whispering about me, saying I'm "disgusting" according to my mom who was with me....in other news LOOK HOW AMAZING THIS ONE LOOKS EVEN WITHOUT ALTERATIONS!!
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I got a new ID in time for the school year and just look at the difference between January and now! I am so happy with how far I have come and I want to keep moving forward with the same energy. Thank you to everyone who has been such a supportive and influential figure for me!
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Calling all collegiate esports staff: Check on your student's mental health!
It's that time of year where things can get rough, and we are in a great position to help and notice things before they spiral out of control. Here's some of my advice from my experiences⤵️
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I tried something new yesterday and I am super proud of how it came out! 150 images over the course of 3 hours led to this
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🚨COLLEGIATE ESPORTS FOLKS🚨
We're expanding
@AuroraSeriesGC
to OW2 for SY 24-25 and I want to get moving NOW. We need tournament ops and staff to join and start building it with us. Know any marginalized gender collegiate students who might be interested?
Vouches appreciated!
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Officially stepping down from
@neccgames
as the Director of DEI. There's ZERO hard feelings and I still want to help whenever I can, I just need to reclaim some of my time as I look to build a life with my partner and focus more on Aurora and photography. Best wishes!💜
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Just a few months ago, hell even two weeks ago, this outfit would have been inconceivable to me. But here I am, and I LOVE it. I'm finding more of the real me every day and I won't ever go back. J
Just thought I'd share a nice selfie of my new favorite look!
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For each hateful message and discriminatory action I face, I will leave the team account logo as the pride logo for another day even though pride month is over (I want it year round personally, but green is our primary color).
6 days and counting!
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Here is my full
#CECCTexas2023
Album! Tag anyone who might be in it and please credit me if you use any of the shots. Hope you all love it!
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To the people telling me to stop talking about "politics" on my socials when I discuss trans or queer rights and activism....stop politicizing my identity
"You're gonna scare off recruits"....man if they're upset at this, they would SO not belong in my program
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Hello from the ER....
Fell down a couple stairs and broke some bones in my foot. Waiting for some scans to come back for final confirmation but I'm gonna be out of commission for a while. If you need something from me...please don't 💜
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Everyone, meet the newest member of my little family, Donut! Her full name is Powdered Donut and she's a 7 month old callico rescue and even though we've only had her for a day, I would die for her
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Here is my
@HoneypotQC
Album for Honeypot 6, hope you all love it!
Share it around and feel free to use the pics for yourself, just please credit or tag me!
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Still hard to believe I get to come here every day and it's my JOB. I'm eternally grateful for the amazing friends who have supported me including the new ones I made in my first year. All of them mean the world to me and I owe so much to them. Year 2 is almost here!
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Oh my god it's an absolute honor to be nominated!! I'm so lucky I get to do what I do every day and thankful for all of the support as things have been tough at times. All the nominees are wonderful too and I've crossed paths with a few too!
An extremely strong category, here are the nominees for Best LGBTQ Contribution to Esports!
#GaymingAwards24
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It's wild to me that transphobic and homophobic directors/staff exist in collegiate esports. And allowing and defending discrimination from players is insane too
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THE UH SCARLET GIRLS GAVE ME A GIFT BASKET AND A SUPER SWEET CARD AS A THANK YOU FOR
@AuroraSeriesGC
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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I am really proud to announce that I have been nominated for TWO
@thegamehers
awards! Charity Streamer of the Year for the Gay All Day stream I did back in June with the help of more people than I can tag and Coach of the year! Voting opens on the 9th!
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I don't wanna spam post selfies but this is too good not to share! I feel amazing in this
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My full
#CECCTexas2024
album is LIVE NOW!
Check it out below and grab any pics you like! Make sure to tag me and
@EsportsUGaming
when you use them so I can see what you love!
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I got a tattoo today that has a lot of meaning to me. Thrilled with how this turned out
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Today officially marks two years on HRT for me! Courtesy of my senior picture still framed on my parents mantle, I can see a lot has changed!
HRT saved my life and while the decision to start it was scary, it's made every day worth living now that I can be myself
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I am cured of the plague so my
#CB2024
photo album is officially finished and LIVE!
Check it below and feel free to use any of them, just tag me or link to the gallery! Tag anyone you recognize too!
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Gee I sure wish I could compromise my morals for a massive payday at the Esports World Cup without the threat of being jailed and killed for attending said event, but unfortunately I'm not a straight male. Instead I have an intact spine and a sense of decency
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Holy shit I've been in collegiate esports for a semester already......I love this place. Thanks everyone for making it so welcoming! Look forward to seeing everyone at events in the new year (hopefully)!
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I'm a
@thegamehers
finalist for Guardian of the Year!! The category covers parents, teachers, coaches, and directors and I'm honored to be a finalist alongside some other amazing candidates!
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My first Transgender Day of Visibility as myself and my thoughts surrounding it
Read:
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Refreshed📸LFW pin for the Spring!
Looking for photography work in esports, portraits, motorsports, sports, and more! Plenty of experience as a solo shooter or in a team and readily willing to travel. DM's open, RT's and vouches appreciated!
Portfolio➡️
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Well would you look at that, some new additions👀. I'm glad they listened and made changes to better reflect the industry across multiple categories and the new committee members are a great start too! I will give credit where it's due and say that they were true to their word.
Below is an update regarding the
@ScholarsAwards
.
✅ Vote now at
Scholars Awards - November 28th | Las Vegas
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Transitioning was the best decision of my life and I still can't believe I get to look like this! Happy Pride Month 🏳️⚧️
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Esports has been so welcoming and friendly to queer folks and people who are otherwise marginalized and it all being thrown away for a wad of cash hurts.
Its morally bankrupt to put money before morals and I firmly oppose the ESWC and all of the orgs and devs supporting it
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I know I don't talk about my transition directly a lot, but today I took a major step. I've binned almost all of my men's clothes and plan to donate them next week. It feels like a massive weight off my shoulders and I feel free from my past self.
Here's to new beginnings!
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I'm a contributor for The Esports Advocate now! This piece is borne of my, and others, frustrations with how women's spaces in gaming fall short of their mission to be inclusive and how we all need to re-evaluate the communities we inhabit and how we can do better. Please read!
Opinion:
@TheRogueCora
talks about women's spaces in esports and the challenges she and others have experienced first hand in spaces designed to be welcoming and inclusive.
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We are 11 days into 2024 and there are 262 proposed anti-trans bills in the US. While 175 were carried over from 2023, 87 bills in 11 days is stunning. Look at the tracker, call your reps. Do not let this happen quietly. Some quick education⤵️
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I am so incredibly honored I get to be a part of this! It means a ton to me that I was invited and I hope everyone enjoys it!
We're excited to announce part 2 of our 2-part series on the State of Collegiate Esports.
We'll be sitting down with operational leadership at some of the most successful programs in the industry. These leaders also compete in, run, and influence the leagues highlighted in pt1.
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📸 that's a wrap for
#CECCTexas2024
, my album will be out in two weeks (per contract)
Trophy by
@ActuallyChuloon
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Absolutely MASSIVE shoutout to
@AshleyMDesign
for my new favorite picture of me from the
#VenomLAN
this weekend! Thank you so much for my new PFP!
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I told my dad I was looking at picking up a new Fuji instant camera for the aesthetic of the shots AND HE PULLS OUT HIS ORIGINAL 1970s POLARIOID CAMERA....WITH THE FLASH and just says I can have it and he found some new film on Amazon.
I will now be an insufferable hipster
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Collegiate esports be stable for one week challenge: impossible edition....
I have lots of thoughts and frankly I just wish this industry started growing out of the mindset of halfassing things and making empty promises to placate folks. Either we do better or we fail
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See you all back in Arlington for CECC 2024 as your photographer📸
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“Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!”
My Ms. Frizzle outfit for celebrating Halloween with some friends tonight! Have a safe and fun Halloween everyone 💜
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This is why I push so much for marginalized gender competition, especially in collegiate. Student belonging is something every higher ed professional loves to talk about but rarely put emphatic effort towards.
@AuroraSeriesGC
and our wonderful staff team is here to change that.
SPORTS: VALORANT team competes in first collegiate marginalized gender tournament, reaching grand finals
📝:
@hyunsungno
📸:
@markregalado8
Read more:
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Some updates:
1.) Started my next DEI paper about how we serve as resources for our students and how to effectively do it.
2.) Joined
@XtsyEsports
as org development, advising, and server mom!
3.) Doing DEI for
@neccgames
in the coming year!
4.) LOOK AT THIS CUTE EMOTE OF ME!
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I want to 100% commit to photography full time and while I'm scared to take the leap, it's been on my mind for a while. It makes me happier than anything else I've ever done and I'm always thinking about it
I love esports, I love higher ed, but I love photography more. One day😔
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Turn 27 today and despite being exhausted from LAN, I'm feeling pretty good! Don't have much planned for celebrating besides getting on the plane back to O'Hare haha.
Oh god I'm in my late 20s now 💀
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(Reposting because I FORGOT THE PIC) Updated hair so time for a new pfp! Loving the pastel look!
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Voting for
@thegamehers
Awards is open, please consider voting for me!!
I've been nominated for Diversity Advocate of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Guardian of the Year.
🔗:
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ADDING TO YESTERDAY, EVERYONE GET A LOAD OF THIS ABSOLUTE CLOWN
@YAACHII
. He sends me this heinous rant after I supported my amazing friend
@BrainBlastVAL
due to him openly harassing her in game and dragging basically every woman on Earth, and then the coward blocks me. LMAOOOOO
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It's hard to believe I came out almost two years ago and that I get to be a person that I love today. There's still more I want to do, but I'm proud of how far I've come!
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SERIOUSLY THOUGH WHAT IS THIS???????
To the dude playing smash with his GameCube controller upside down....bro what?
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I am really proud to be able to say this:
I AM THE LEAD T.O. FOR THIS TOURNAMENT!!! We couldn't be happier to announce this and behind the scenes
@Lyndsay_Live
has been putting in so much work to make this happen. This is gonna be awesome!
If you have any questions, reach out!
🐍Introducing Venom🐍
Venom was born from the single mission:
Creating a better and safer gaming and esports space for all.
Learn more at:
This is only the beginning 💪
@EsportsGear
@GameArenaCBUS
#VENOM
#IAMESPORTS
#WomenInGaming
#WomenInEsports
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The hardest part of being a woman is CONSTANTLY LOSING ALL OF MY HAIR TIES!! WHERE ARE THEY ALL GOING??????????
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Welcome to the Aurora Series! This has been a brainchild of mine for a while and I am so happy to finally have it off the ground and serve as the Director! We are going to be doing marginalized gender competition right and big things are in the works behind the scenes. More soon!
✨ Introducing the Aurora Series ✨
We are so pleased to announce a Collegiate GC style Valorant tournament series! It's coming this spring, so get your teams together! 3/5 of the team must come from the same school. How will you write your legacy in the stars? 🌟
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"I love and value all people".....except trans people.
Yaaaayyyy let's make an industry rife with sexism better by being transphobic!
What a clown, get out of esports
I am building out channels in my Discord for the Ladies' scrims on Saturday. I love and value all people, and as a Christian, I believe God created people in His image as male and female. (Genesis 5:1-2) Therefore, I will not be allowing trans players to participate.
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One of my goals this school year is to write one DEI paper/month, so here's my newest one!
This piece talks about the prevalence of tokenization in collegiate esports and steps we can take to alleviate it. Give it a read and let's start a conversation.
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I would like an explanation as to how the
@ScholarsAwards
get LESS diverse after feedback and they didn't even announce those who got dropped??? Now everyone up for individual nomination is male and almost all cishet. This is worse than high school prom voting
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@SeanDKnight
You frequently use the term "woke" and align with the views of hateful misogynysts and transphobes across the board. I want nothing to do with you and wholeheartedly view your opinions as vapid and empty.
Thank you for your hateful, meaningless contribution to the conversation.
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Collegiate esports programs who fail to see their students as anything more than a tool to win trophies with are doomed to fail. These students are people first, students second, and players third. Working under any other premise is a failure of leadership.
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Happy international women's day! As a reminder, trans rights are human rights
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🚨Everyone Please Read!🚨
We need to be meaningfully talking about DEI in esports more than we are now, and I wrote this piece in hopes of sparking discussion. I am happy to talk with anyone about the piece, their particular situation, and their thoughts. Join the conversation!
Today we’re launching the VOICE Editorial section with “A Path Forward for DEI Practices in Collegiate Esports,” by
@IWUEsports
’s
@TheRogueCora
.
Hear Cora's thoughts:
Join the dialogue:
#diversity
#equity
#inclusion
#EsportsEDU
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CECC album releases tomorrow
(If I can get it done in time)
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I'm never letting my students suggest names for a cat again.....You'll all hopefully meet her soon!
(cat adoption pending approval from adoption agency)
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