PhD Student in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Having achieved my B.A in Philosophy from Nipissing University, I would quickly move to the Maritimes to complete my Masters in Sports and Recreation. I am now working on completing my PhD at the University of Waterloo in Recreation and Leisure Studies. I am interested in topics surrounding video games, online communities, relationship development, and social media.
Video games can add to kids’ learning during COVID-19 pandemic
Oct 05, 2020 13:18 pm UTC| Life
This year has brought many changes into our everyday routine. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to physically distance ourselves as much as possible, while masks and other public health measures remain in place in the...
Critics who say online gaming is just a game completely miss the point
Mar 15, 2020 06:06 am UTC| Insights & Views
Now more than ever before, the stakes are getting higher in professional gaming. E-sports should be taken seriously as both an occupation and a form of leisure. Riot Games, the developers of desktop juggernaut League of...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well