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Game Informer: Equity in Gaming

Game Informer: Equity in Gaming

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
May 8, 2026
Join Hunter and Calahan as they discuss equity in gaming, how accessibility can benefit consumers and companies, and how improperly catering can negatively affect a company's image.
Many teenagers are reluctant to receive professional support for mental health. There are various factors that play into teens not getting the help that they need. “[Teenagers] might feel that even though they're talking to someone, they still don't feel heard,” freshman Jaeda Gonzales said. “I've noticed that a lot of times when I try to talk to someone about my problems, it doesn't really click [with] them. [It’s] like they're making up their own story about my story in their head and they're just getting it all twisted.”

Suffering in Silence

Janica Zamora, Staff Writer
May 5, 2026
Despite the rise in mental health discussions among youth, many teenagers still struggle to move their openness in conversation into action, failing to seek professional mental health support.