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Skaters and gamers alike have fallen in love with skating games like EA’s Skate and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. While the community waited for Skate 4, a remastered version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 was released, as well as SkateXL; a new and worthy contender in the realm of skating games.

This month a new skate game competitor will be seeing a full release on all platforms on Sept. 22, 2022. This game is Session: Skate Sim, a project that has been under continuous development since 2015. This game stood out from the games previously mentioned. It wasn’t cartoonish like Pro Skater, nor did it feature an arcade-like point system like Skate. In my curiosity, I purchased the game for $25 on Steam, installed it, and started playing the game with an Xbox controller.

The best part about this game is that it produces the same effect as picking up a skateboard for the first time. There’s excitement, there’s ambition, there’s determination. However, five minutes into it and there’s that disheartening realization that you just suck at skating…for now. I had the same experience with Session: Skate Sim (SS) controls. In other skate games, except for SkateXL, you only need to worry about one joystick to make tricks. Managing two sticks to try different tricks was a hassle, especially since the inputs need to be precise for the tricks to work. 

The core of the game’s difficulty is due to its physics. It is way more dynamic and realistic than any other skate game I’ve played. Everything plays a role here, including the speed at which you are skating, how fast you flick your joysticks, and the angle from which you approach rails and ramps. Sometimes you’ll get the inputs you want and sometimes you’ll end up cursing at the game out of bitter frustration. 

Doing a pop shuvit, landing a grind on a rail, then popping out of it with a kickflip in SS was easily more satisfying and thrilling than getting a 30,000+ point streak in Skate 3. The former requires so much more effort, focus, and coordination, which makes achieving a “simple” line of tricks like that much more exhilarating.

Despite the swear-inducing difficulty, it’s really easy to get lost in a near-maniacal obsession with choosing a great spot to complete a trick. That’s the inherent beauty of street skating: any urban area can easily be turned into your playground for tricks. SS brings this out exceptionally well, especially considering it’s inspired by the golden era of skating, the 1990s. There are iconic locations to skate in, from New York to San Francisco. The worlds are both expansive and beautiful. There are a lot of spaces to explore that offer a rich variety of environments to do great tricks in. The game is built on the Unity engine, and everything from the graphics to the sound design is nothing short of phenomenal.

The customizability of SS was easily one of the things that won me over. Being able to adjust the camera angle with several different parameters helps cater to every player’s specific preferences. One of the other great features is how much you can change the appearance of the game. With a few specific adjustments, you can make the game look exactly like a 90s skate film. The camera angle isn’t the only thing that can be adjusted; the overall physics of the game can be tweaked as well to allow higher ollies.

One of the most beautiful aspects of the game has to be the community that surrounds it. It has gained a loyal following over the past couple of years, and developers are constantly taking feedback and providing updates on the game. It’s not just another skating game; it’s a game made by skaters who have a passion for the culture and the sport. The fact that this game has been released on Steam as early access since 2019 for the sole purpose of making sure it’s a game that the community loves speaks volumes about how in-touch the devs are. You can expect nothing less than a great experience for the full release.

Currently, the game has early access on Steam and game previews on both Xbox and PlayStation. It’s set to have a full official release on Sept. 22, 2022.

Fall fashion is for classics: stripes, blue jeans, vintage

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For a die-hard “summer is the best season” type of gal, fall is never something to look forward to. What’s worse than shivering in the morning and sweating by noon? Plus, it’s nearly impossible to find a good pair of jeans that perfectly fits. Fall fashion is incredibly complicated — the weather is hot and cold, clothes from last fall no longer seem to fit and the budget for a new closet is abysmal following summer vacations. 

Despite seasonal pessimism, fall doesn’t quite seem so bad this year. Perhaps it’s Pinterest boards or the general dismissal of microtrends, but this season’s fashion might even be stronger than the previous. It’s all about the classics this fall (and less about business casual Zara blazers and Artizia’s Melina pants). From Bottega’s leather jeans and white tank top look to Matilda Djerf’s minimalist street style, it appears as though fashion is moving back to a focus on the basics. Where loud trendy pieces once took over, there’s a resurgence in finding confidence in a styled white blouse and plain blue jeans.

Will there be an end to microtrends in our future? Probably not. But going back to the basics this fall demonstrates fashion’s pull to find creativity in sustainable, affordable looks past superficial Y2K fashion. From blue denim to vintage graphics, here’s everything you need in your wardrobe this fall (and beyond). 

Cashmere sweaters

Yes, cashmere is snobby, but hear us out. A good cashmere sweater can change your life. Although the fabric is often deemed not worth the price point and a marker of a higher class fashion faux pas, it’s simple: Cashmere lasts. Unlike nylon or polyester, cashmere boasts softness, structure and sustainability. While it is made out of wool, which is debatable in its material sustainability, cashmere lasts forever.

Even though its price point is higher than the traditional sweater, there are now options that make the material more accessible. Thrifting platforms (such as Depop or Poshmark) or traditional thrift stores tend to have tons of quality cashmere pieces at an affordable price point. We aren’t saying you need five or six cashmere sweaters. However, slowing our consumption of fast fashion and investing in potentially pricier but long-lasting pieces is exactly what this fall is about. 

True blue denim

Mark our words, navy will be the color of the season and might also trail into the winter months. The Lana Del Rey coastal grandma aesthetic is still among us, and while the LL Bean customized tote might be trendy, a good pair of jeans is crucial for fall. With Emma Chamberlain’s and Danielle Guizio’s recent collaboration with Levis, the possibilities are endless. This might be a no-brainer to some, but a good, sturdy pair of denim jeans is truly unmatched, pairing with essentially every sweater, blouse and top this fall. 

Stripes, gingham, plaid

Stripes, gingham, and plaid are the most timeless yet playful trio perfect for fall. A blue and white striped sweater (maybe it’s even cashmere) with a pair of blue jeans? A match made in heaven. Brands such as Ganni have revolutionized the tasteful plaid dress that is essential for a warm fall day or to be paired with boots and a jacket for cooler weather. No one in fall is just ready to let go of summer yet, and a flowy, striped linen top or colorful gingham pants recognize the season without falling into the gloom of colder weather. 

Vintage graphic tees

We’ve seen brands try to “recreate” the semi-destroyed vintage t-shirt look, and it never succeeds. Yet, a not-so-serious graphic or a vintage band t-shirt effortlessly expresses some personality without embodying the awkwardness of a graphic t-shirt. With 2014 fashion influence and indie sleaze coming into play this season, it’s the best fitting in-between. Styled with printed leather pants or denim shorts and some boots, it’s a sustainable alternative for a statement piece. 

Maxi skirts

On her podcast, Emma Chamberlain said that her summer uniform consisted of a long skirt and a tank top. Chamberlain, who is usually ahead of the game when it comes to fashion anyway, was surely thinking ahead: Maxi skirts will be the it-girl item this fall. Long skirts are long enough to keep your legs warm but won’t cause a flood of sweat when the sun comes out — the perfect solution to fall’s awkward weather patterns. Able to be styled with a sweater, Doc Martens or a tank top, maxis will particularly shine this fall, but their versatility makes them a closet staple all year. Everyone needs a maxi or two this fall, dressed up or down.

Contact Kaitlin Clapinski at kclapinski@dailycal.org.

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The Colorado State University volleyball team hosted the biggest rivalry game of the season tonight in Moby Arena against the University of Colorado Boulder. Surrounded by a sold-out sea of white, the Colorado State Rams battled the Buffs for The Golden Spike and won tonight’s matchup 3-1.

TOMORROW.
The battle for the is on! #Stalwart x #PointRams pic.twitter.com/wepM8NIAnM

— Colorado State Volleyball (@CSUVolleyball) September 14, 2022

Right out of the gate, Colorado State was ready to take on Boulder horns first, establishing an early lead in the first set. The Rams’ intensity on the court filled Moby Arena with high energy, tension and a desire to win. Notably, Kennedy Stanford became a force to reckon with, as the outside hitter delivered five kills in the first set alone. Despite Boulder’s efforts, Colorado State closed out the first set 25-18, leaving the Buffs in the dust.

As the second set unfolded, CU’s offensive moves snatched the lead early on, pushing the Rams to really work for the win. But CSU managed to close the scoreboard gap, steal the lead and win the second set 25-19. The two teams went neck and neck in the third and fourth sets, alternating the lead and looking for a win. Boulder beat the Rams in the third set 25-21, pushing the game into a fourth set. As the game dwindled down to the last overtime point, Colorado State won the fourth set 28-26.

Regardless of anything else, Colorado State held their own and closed out the matchup, winning round one of The Golden Spike 3-1. This was only a taste of the battle the Rams have ahead of them, as they travel to CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado, tomorrow to take on the Buffs for round two at 7 p.m.

Reach Karsyn Lane at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @karsynlane1

In 2008, white nationalist Richard Spencer coined the term “alt-right,” and in recent years, the discourse of it has become mainstream. It largely centers on the radicalization of young boys and men via misogynistic podcasts, the “incel” (involuntary celibate) community and social media algorithms promoting alt-right ideas. Articles talk about the radicalization of “an aimless young man — usually white, frequently interested in video games,” or “male bonding.”

These terms and articles paint radicalization as a male-only issue. However, men are not the only ones being targeted and radicalized by the alt-right. Women are also subjected to alt-right radicalization — it just receives less attention.

Radicalized young white women might be less visible because they appear less insidious, posting baking or makeup tutorials rather than carrying tiki torches through the streets of Charlottesville. Nonetheless, the radicalization of young women spreads violent and racist rhetoric further, making it just as dangerous as male radicalization. It’s important that we recognize and combat this radicalization as much as we do the radicalization of men.

The Radicalization of Young White Women

For young men, radicalization often starts with them looking for like-minded friends online, leading them to incel, pickup artist or gaming communities. These spaces for male friendship lead to radicalization as conversations shift from men worrying about relationships and fulfillment to fear of the changing position of white men in a society where women and minorities are becoming more empowered.

Alt-right pipelines that target young women often look much different and less blatantly misogynistic. Nonetheless, online communities that radicalize young women also articulate fears of the changing position of women, especially white women, in society. For instance, young women looking to connect with more traditional femininity might stumble on the “tradwife” community. Short for “traditional wife,” “tradwife” refers to women who believe in traditional wife and mother roles, usually idealizing the 1950s housewife.

The tradwife lifestyle appeals to young women dissatisfied and frustrated with modern life, the competitive job market, housing crisis and costs of living. That frustration can lead to a rose-tinted perspective of the past, when women could have a family and nice home with just their husband’s income.

As those young women engage with online tradwife communities, they become exposed to white nationalist rhetoric and terms pushed by notable tradwives. Utah’s own Ayla Stewart, or Wife With a Purpose, often talks about preserving white heritage, and once issued a “white baby challenge” encouraging her supporters to have as many white babies as possible.

Susceptibility of Utah Women

Utah is no stranger to alt-right rhetoric. DezNat, a social media tag short for Deseret Nation and used by some Utah Mormons, has been associated with the alt-right. But Utah’s women could be more susceptible to online radicalization due to a much larger cultural phenomenon: Utah’s rampant sexism.

Studies consistently rank Utah as one of the worst states for women’s equality, as well as one of the most sexist states. Cultural and religious norms prioritize women as homemakers, wives and mothers. One study from USU found that sexist comments stereotyping and undervaluing women are commonplace in Utah. Utah women hear sexist commentary at work, school and church. It invades nearly every part of our lives.

When women grow up in sexist environments, it perpetuates internalized misogyny, a phenomenon where women view themselves and other women from a sexist perspective. In Utah, internalized misogyny thrives. In fact, Utah is in a minority of states where women responded to sexist statements in a nationwide questionnaire with more sexism than men.

While alt-right pipelines geared toward women lack the blatant misogyny of the incel or pickup artist communities, they still depend on and perpetuate sexist beliefs about women. When Utah tells women that their value comes from traditional gender roles and promotes sexist ideologies, we internalize those beliefs and are susceptible to alt-right pipelines.

We Must Address the Radicalization of Young Women

Online articles emphasize the importance of talking about the radicalization of young men. They turn radicalization into an issue solely facing today’s male youth, rather than youth as a whole. We must have conversations about the radicalization of young white women to confront racist and misogynistic ideas and identify the dog whistles young women should look out for online. Without addressing the full picture of white nationalist radicalization, we can’t combat it and we can’t teach people to avoid it.

k.cushman@dailyutahchronicle.com

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It’s the 10-year anniversary of the final addition to USC’s six art schools. In 2012, the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance joined the School of Architecture, Roski School of Art and Design, School of Cinematic Arts, School of Dramatic Arts and Thornton School of Music to round out USC’s art colleges. The collection of programs ranked 84 — out of 600 — globally for best universities to pursue an arts and humanities degree in 2022, according to independent data site Times Higher Education.

This collection of schools sponsors a University-wide arts initiative: Visions and Voices. The program provides a transformative space and series of events for all USC students to experience. Launched in 2006, Visions and Voices prides itself on connecting individuals “regardless of their major” in various art programs and with USC’s art schools.

The irony of this initiative and the language they’ve chosen is that it couldn’t be further from the truth.

I’m a graduate student pursuing a Masters of Arts specialized in arts journalism at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. My one-year degree program is listed on USC Arts’ homepage in small writing; with one hyperlink at the bottom right corner. To graduate, it’s required to enroll in 9 to 14 elective units through two USC art schools. This degree path is all but explicitly regarded as an arts program at USC.

Why, then, was it so difficult to enroll in an art class as an “outside” student?

I was forced to shift my schedule around in week one of the fall semester, leaving me down an elective I needed to replace immediately. The perfect class was through Roski: It fit my schedule, my interests and had eight spots open for students to enroll. 

But what followed were three strikes that displayed the inaccessibility of art classes for non-arts majors. Strike one was when I emailed the professor about the class curriculum only to be told that only students could view the syllabus.

I then reached out to Roski’s advising team for help enrolling in the course only to CC the same professor. Strike two was being referred to as a “non-Roski” student twice, with that provided as the reason they wouldn’t allow me in the class.

“May I ask why you are only allowing ‘Roski’ students in this class?” I wrote back in an email. “I’m not understanding why a willing student paying for their designed education wouldn’t be allowed to take this course.”

Strike three was when they came back with a new reason for not letting me enroll: The class was at capacity, to which I sent a screengrab of the eight open spots listed on Web Registration to the department head.

They let me in after that, but it shouldn’t have been that hard. And still, no one told me why only Roski students were welcome to enroll in the class.

I have colleagues who’ve also experienced their own form of chauvinism through USC’s art schools. Everything from not affording roles to outside majors in school performances through the School of Dramatic Arts to Thornton School of Music professors boasting a sarcastic, if not outright rude, demeanor to students from different degrees enrolled in their courses.

We’re not the first students who have been “othered” by USC’s art schools, and we won’t be the last, not if these departments maintain an elitist attitude that perceives non-majors as lesser artists and outsiders who don’t belong in the art classroom. Not only does this send the message that “non-artists” aren’t welcome in the community, but that they’re not even welcome to learn how to be a part of the community.

This sort of separatism starts in academia, but it can also end there. 

The arts are a discipline that has long faced judgment and harsh critiques from outsiders who view the creative practice as gratuitous, but oftentimes people turn away from a subject due to a lack of understanding. This cycle is perpetuated when artists who are on the inside turn their noses up at the ones who don’t understand instead of finding ways to reach out and meet them where they’re at. And the ones at fault for perpetuating this dynamic are institutions like USC.

Art industries are facing monumental issues in equity and accessibility — an issue that deserves an article of its own — but conversations of elitism and accessibility aside, USC students pay upwards of $40,000 a semester to attend on a full-time schedule. The least the school could do is allow us to pay for classes we want to take.

Viktoria Capek is an M.A. arts journalism student at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

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UH golf competed in the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate that took place from Sept. 11 through Sept. 13. | Gerald Sastra/The Cougar.

UH men’s golf finished fifth out of 23 contenders in the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate Tournament at the Squire Creek Country Club and Golf Course in Choudrant, Louisiana.

It was a three-day competition saw eighteen holes per day for a total of 54 holes and 21,315 total yards for the club.

Day 1

UH men’s golf opened up the tournament on day one by tying second as a team after posting a score of 276, which goes for 12-under in first round.

The Cougars tied second with Louisiana Tech University and were just two strokes away from placing first with the University of Louisiana-Monroe recording a 14-under.

Redshirt freshman Ruben Lindsay and senior Austin Riley led the way both scoring 4-under
shooting 68s. Both players tied for eighth place and Riley was the only Cougar on day one with an
Eagle.

Senior Marcus Wochner was one stroke behind his teammates finishing 3-under-par shooting a
69 tied for 16 th place on day one.

Day 2

Day two kicked off on the back nine, where UH dropped four spots and was tied for sixth with North
Texas as a team Monday scoring a 292.

Junior Santiago De La Fuente stood out amongst the rest after starting the day with three bogeys and one birdie to score a 38 of 36, capped off with three birdies and one bogey.

Lindsay scored a 1-over in his first set after a hot start day one. But like Fuente bounces back
and scores 2-under in his second set scoring 71 and a 1-under next event

Senior Austyn Reily from Pottsboro, Texas paved the way for the Cougars this weekend after claiming the best score for the Cougars.

Reily shot a 68 through 18 holes Tuesday, 209 total score for the weekend sitting at 7-under,
and tied for 10 th on the player leader board.

De La Fuente had another great outing Tuesday building on his performance Monday. He shot a 69 today finishing 3-under with a total of 211.

As a team the Cougars scored 10-under-par for the weekend.

UH men’s golf next tournament will be the Trinity Forest Invitational at Trinity Forest Gold Club in
Dallas, Texas, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Oct. 4.

sports@thedailycougar.com

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For the past four years, Gophers football excited their fan base with new uniforms annually. However, this year’s uniforms have created a divide between fans online.

The Gophers first hinted at their new black and white uniforms in a tweet on Aug. 22. The video shows players cheering and giving standing ovations after Head Coach P.J. Fleck’s theatrical reveal.

They continued to promote the uniforms up until the game when they displayed a black-and-white-themed pregame hype video on the big screen.

While the team maintained their initial positive reaction, the same cannot be said about the fans.

Negative tweets went up in unison with the Gophers exiting the tunnel. Complaints ranged from the absence of gold to the design of the helmet.

“Uniforms on sale? Supply chain issues? The Gophers have uniforms that are the wrong color,” one Twitter user said.

Uniforms on sale? Supply chain issues? The Gophers have uniforms that are the wrong color.

— Don Hoversten (@donhoversten) September 10, 2022

For a team nicknamed “Golden Gophers,” it seemed wrong seeing the other team wear more yellow during Saturday’s game. The last time the Gophers went gold-less was in 2021 for their season opener against Ohio State.

Traditional school colors were more prominent in those uniforms as the maroon was the foundational color on their helmet rather than a single stripe down the middle.

“Who hates (uniforms that look like) Iowa??,” another Twitter user wrote.

Who hates (uniforms that look like) Iowa??
#gophers

— Ryan Malmin (@RyanMalmin) September 10, 2022

When fans saw a resemblance to the black and white jerseys worn by Minnesota’s rival to the south, jokes began to fly.

With the growing number of new uniforms being released, the odds of imitating another team are high. But sometimes it’s the act of constantly debuting uniforms that can spark comparisons.

“Golden Gophers are Oregon Jr. with all these uniforms,” @TBoyer55 said on Twitter, comparing Minensota to Oregon, a football program that has an intensive track record of having a closet full of uniform options.

Golden Gophers are Oregon Jr. with all these uniforms

— Tony (@TBoyer55) September 10, 2022

Although the fans’ distaste for Minnesota’s uniforms was a popular topic on game day, saying that all fans do not like the uniforms would be objectively false. Some fans are true traditionalists, while others welcomed the change.

“These black uniforms for the #gophers is very business like. Go take care of business,” one fan said.

These black uniforms for the #gophers is very business like.

Go take care of business.

— Horns ‘N’ Hoops (@Mavcop) September 10, 2022

The black and white scheme follows the current trend to simplify or modernize particular aesthetics. But what is modern today may not be modern tomorrow.

In the mid-1990s, the Gophers wore what is considered one of the worst uniforms in college football. The jerseys had two classic Minnesota M’s on both shoulders with a maroon line across the chest conjoining them. They encapsulated the eccentric ‘90s style but have failed to age appropriately.

Other jerseys, like the classic jerseys worn during the John Gutekunst-era, are simple enough to be considered timeless by all generations.

As it stands, most fans aren’t the biggest supporters of ditching the gold for a clean black-and-white look. Not many uniforms that follow stylistic trends can stand the test of time, but the black and white combination has been prevalent for years, whether it aligns with a current trend or not.

‘A community of practice’: UC Berkeley professor James Campbell discusses teaching economics, pedagogy

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Professor James Campbell discussed his experience teaching economics, pedagogy at UC Berkeley.

Nestled comfortably between a bike, unopened moving boxes and a dog bed, James Campbell, UC Berkeley lecturer of economics and pedagogy, sits in his newly assigned office on the sixth floor of Evans Hall.

“I don’t have a dog,” said Campbell about the dog bed, a leftover from previous occupants.

Campbell teaches Economics 1 and Economics 100A, two major requirements in campus’s economics department, along with Economics 375, described on the campus course catalog as a “GSI Pedagogy Workshop.”

Nearly 500 to 600 students enroll in ECON 1 every semester, leaving it to Campbell to determine how to structure his course to introduce students to a field they often have no prior experience in. So, for Campbell, the goal of ECON 1 is about “sparking joy” and showing students both what economics is and what it can be.

“ECON 1 is the hardest course to teach because I find it dangerous,” Campbell said. “I want to make sure that everybody could, in theory, continue pursuing economics and not feel like it wasn’t for them.”

Campbell was born and raised in Scotland but moved to England to receive his undergraduate degree in economics from Oxford University. After then gaining a graduate degree from Brown University, Campbell taught at the University of Toronto for a brief period, before returning to Brown as a visiting professor.

After another stint as an assistant professor at Providence College, Campbell said he was hired to teach at UC Berkeley, where he has taught for the last three years. 

However, Campbell did not always know he wanted to teach economics. According to him, Campbell was required to choose a discipline to study around the age of 15, as per English standards.

Campbell firmly denied being on the “tenure-track,” emphasizing that his main interest has always lied in education. According to him, faculty members are expected to engage in research to achieve tenure, which is often seen as the most desirable outcome for a lecturer — however, the opposite was true for Campbell.

“I was going to sleep thinking about pedagogy, not about economic research,” Campbell said. “This is really the job that I always wanted, but it was hard to convince people.”

The goal of Campbell’s ECON 375 workshop is to “teach teaching,” according to the course description. Although the course is designated for the economics department, Campbell said the majority of his students hail from different departments.

Campbell described the workshop as an “open discussion” about pedagogy methods.

“It’s just a community of practice,” Campbell said. “You’re getting a bunch of perspectives on teaching and pedagogy instruction in all kinds of different disciplines. That makes it crazy fun to do.”

Honesty and authenticity is a virtue in Campbell’s lectures — he describes his ability to wear different hats as “not very good,” which is why he presents himself in his lectures as he is. According to his students, this creates a degree of understanding in his lecture halls: Campbell’s teaching style is loose and relatable, sprinkled with anecdotes about sneaker collections and ramen.

(Side note: Campbell has an expansive sneaker collection and attempts to wear a different pair every day he comes to campus. According to Campbell, this is easier when he teaches on Tuesdays and Thursdays — it’s not as doable for MWF courses.)

Campbell also described himself as “a theory guy.” He said he structures his courses around more abstract concepts and counterfactuals than data analytics; however, he noted economists are particularly in demand today because they possess a unique combination of skills.

“You’re thinking about the theory side of complex thought experiments, but then you’re also learning the practical statistical software,” Campbell said. “It’s that combination of that practical side with that kind of high-level thinking. It’s so complimentary to anything.”

This concentration on theory and ideas was what set Britain apart from the United States in regards to the teaching of economics, according to Campbell.

However, Campbell acknowledged that the gap between the two countries seems to be narrowing over time.

“In Britain, it felt to me that we were more in discussion with other economists’ ideas,” Campbell said. “When I got to the US, I felt it was more like you’re in dialogue with other economists’ work, like with what they find.”

Although Campbell’s time is largely occupied by his teaching commitments, he hopes to carve out time in the future toward making his course material open access for everyone. Currently, Campbell does not teach using textbooks with paywalls, preferring to teach from his own collection of notes without having to charge students an additional fee.

Canpbell hopes to work with open educational resource publishers to make this collection freely accessible.

Campbell also offered advice to students to take charge of their own careers, noting it was something he wished he’d been told sooner. According to Campbell, it was only when he quit his first job that he realized he had that ability, calling the moment “liberating.”

“If there’s something you want to work on or in, you can do it,” Campbell said. “You face constraints for sure, like of course you’ve got to make money, you’ve got to pay rent but if you want to work in music, business or anything, you can. You just have to want it and pursue it — you have so much power over your own future.”

Contact Kavya Gupta at kgupta@dailycal.org.

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