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An Epic Epic

A Greek mythology nerd reviews Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey.

by Arina Limarieva

Before I saw Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey, my dad told me, “You either go in as a Homer fan, and get disappointed because it’s not a word-by-word retelling, or you go in as a Nolan fan and have a good time.”

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Time Out

My dad and I built a relationship watching soccer.
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By Santiago Toledo
Leaving El Salvador Forever

I crossed borders, deserts, and rivers to reunite with my parents.
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By U.S.
Twice a Refugee

I fled an arranged marriage to be LGBTQ in the U.S., but I wasn’t safe from ICE. So I fled again, to Canada.
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By Anonymous
Leaving Venezuela

At 15, I had to leave my country and start over. Soccer, music, and kind teachers helped me adjust.
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By Yagersys Laya
More Than Just a Game

After giving up on my childhood dream of becoming a professional soccer player, I’ve found other ways to fulfill my love of the sport.
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By Ayah Al-Masyabi
MY FIRST TIME: Playing Soccer

I proved that a brainy girl can also be a jock.
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By Farhana Hussain

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