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For superfans, comic-con culture is more than fun – it’s sacred, a sociologist explains

Picture a packed stadium of fans in extreme weather, all clad in their favorite jerseys, cheering and cursing at their favorite American football team or European soccer club. Or a crush of screaming fans, singing and dancing in unison at a Taylor Swift or K-pop concert. Or a sea of…

The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025

Let's dance! How dance classes can lift your mood and help boost your social life

If your new year’s resolutions include getting healthier, exercising more and lifting your mood, dance might be for you.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Commentary: Why has the queen’s death moved Americans? Ritual plays a huge part in our lives

Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, the power of ritual has been front and center. It’s been moving to witness, and even some people who are skeptical of the monarchy — including Americans — have reacted strongly. Why?

Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022