Courtney Szto, PhD
@courtneyszto.bsky.social
Associate Professor. Author of “Changing on the Fly: Hockey through the voices of South Asian Canadians” 🏒🥅. Executive Producer of Revolutions 🚴🏻♀️. Co-host of Just Eats podcast 🍲🫔.
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Revolutions: A short documentary about bike waste
YouTube video by UBC Centre for Sport and Sustainability
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Okay, here’s my book! www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/changing-on-...
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Okay, here’s my book! www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/changing-on-...
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Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
Instead, the military service will classify them as “potentially divisive” under its new guidelines, which take effect next month. https://wapo.st/4p2HnKY
Instead, the military service will classify them as “potentially divisive” under its new guidelines, which take effect next month. https://wapo.st/4p2HnKY
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
Instead, the military service will classify them as “potentially divisive” under its new guidelines, which take effect next month. https://wapo.st/4p2HnKY
Instead, the military service will classify them as “potentially divisive” under its new guidelines, which take effect next month. https://wapo.st/4p2HnKY
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Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conveying a message of hope.
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conveying a message of hope.
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Latino Dodgers fans have urged the team to more forcefully denounce immigration raids.
Many are angry at what they view as the team’s weak response and say the organization will have to win them back — in part by standing up to President Trump.
Many are angry at what they view as the team’s weak response and say the organization will have to win them back — in part by standing up to President Trump.
Latino Dodgers fans want the champions to stand up to Trump
Rejecting an invitation to the White House would make up for what some perceive as a tepid response to immigration crackdown this summer.
wapo.st
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Latino Dodgers fans have urged the team to more forcefully denounce immigration raids.
Many are angry at what they view as the team’s weak response and say the organization will have to win them back — in part by standing up to President Trump.
Many are angry at what they view as the team’s weak response and say the organization will have to win them back — in part by standing up to President Trump.
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Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ continue working for a company that had been ‘silenced’.
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder leaves firm amid dispute with Unilever over Gaza
Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ continue working for a company that had been ‘silenced’.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ continue working for a company that had been ‘silenced’.
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NEW: A devastating before and after montage of Rasheed Street in Gaza City.
Put together by local photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza.
Put together by local photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza.
September 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
NEW: A devastating before and after montage of Rasheed Street in Gaza City.
Put together by local photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza.
Put together by local photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza.
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Don't forget to submit a form application if you're interested in joining TIG's team!
The Ice Garden is looking to fill several paid contributor roles ahead of the 2025-26 hockey season. www.theicegarden.com/the-ice-gard...
The Ice Garden is hiring
The Ice Garden is looking to fill several paid contributor roles ahead of the 2025-26 hockey season.
www.theicegarden.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Don't forget to submit a form application if you're interested in joining TIG's team!
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Adam Raine, 16, died from suicide in April after months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life. His parents have filed the first known case against OpenAI for wrongful death.
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Adam Raine, 16, died from suicide in April after months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life. His parents have filed the first known case against OpenAI for wrongful death.
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
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This burns me up, but it also doesn't surprise me 😡😡
Sex toys are being hurled on the court at WNBA games. A cryptocurrency group says they're behind it – and planning for more.
The group says the acts are "pranks" intended to draw attention to their crypto meme coin and not meant to disrespect women athletes.
The group says the acts are "pranks" intended to draw attention to their crypto meme coin and not meant to disrespect women athletes.
Crypto group claims responsibility for hurling sex toys at WNBA games
A spokesman for the cryptocurrency meme coin creators told USA TODAY Sports they launched sex toys as a lighthearted joke.
bit.ly
August 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This burns me up, but it also doesn't surprise me 😡😡
Good times at hockey camp this weekend!
July 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Good times at hockey camp this weekend!
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NEW: The Trump administration sues California for allegedly violating federal law with policies that allow transgender student athletes to compete on school sports teams that align with their gender identities.
Justice Department sues California over transgender athlete policies
The department alleged the state "engaged in illegal sex discrimination against female student athletes by allowing males to compete against them."
nbcnews.to
July 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
NEW: The Trump administration sues California for allegedly violating federal law with policies that allow transgender student athletes to compete on school sports teams that align with their gender identities.
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Israel has decimated Palestinian sports, killing more than 615 athletes since Oct. 7, 2023—13 in June alone.
www.sportspolitika.news/p/gaza-pales...
www.sportspolitika.news/p/gaza-pales...
Israel killed more than 615 Palestinian athletes since Oct. 7
More than 615 Palestinian athletes have been killed by Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 — 13 in June alone.
www.sportspolitika.news
July 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Israel has decimated Palestinian sports, killing more than 615 athletes since Oct. 7, 2023—13 in June alone.
www.sportspolitika.news/p/gaza-pales...
www.sportspolitika.news/p/gaza-pales...
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AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn't find many
AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
n.pr
June 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
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Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has been caught on video appearing to authorise police to shoot protesters.
Murkomen made the comments after at least 16 people were killed during protests over police brutality on Wednesday.
Murkomen made the comments after at least 16 people were killed during protests over police brutality on Wednesday.
June 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has been caught on video appearing to authorise police to shoot protesters.
Murkomen made the comments after at least 16 people were killed during protests over police brutality on Wednesday.
Murkomen made the comments after at least 16 people were killed during protests over police brutality on Wednesday.
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The Baseball Hall of Fame announcer and Dodgers ambassador expresses support for immigrants in an emotional post, saying it hurt him to see people detained by federal agents.
Legendary Dodgers announcer Jaime Jarrín speaks out on immigration raids
The Baseball Hall of Fame announcer and Dodgers ambassador expressed support for immigrants in an emotional post, saying it hurt him to see people detained by federal agents.
nbcnews.to
June 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Baseball Hall of Fame announcer and Dodgers ambassador expresses support for immigrants in an emotional post, saying it hurt him to see people detained by federal agents.
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Seniors in Salt Lake City heading out for a #nokingsprotest in front of their assisted living facility.
June 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Seniors in Salt Lake City heading out for a #nokingsprotest in front of their assisted living facility.
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Excited to see that black people performing country music are only eligible for 3/5ths of a Grammy
The Recording Academy has added a “traditional country” category following Beyoncé’s historic “Cowboy Carter” win
Grammys add ‘traditional country’ category following Beyoncé's win
The Recording Academy has made a distinct change to its Country Album category — a change that is raising eyebrows online among Beyoncé fans.
www.whatimreading.net
June 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Excited to see that black people performing country music are only eligible for 3/5ths of a Grammy
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This was probably the richest conversation I've had so far on the podcast. Definitely give it a listen! Other apps available here: pod.link/1807209615/e...
Got to chat with @natenakao.com for his Asians in Hockey podcast! Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/0NB0...
Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Courtney Szto
Asians in Hockey · Episode
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June 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This was probably the richest conversation I've had so far on the podcast. Definitely give it a listen! Other apps available here: pod.link/1807209615/e...
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“Fascism, it’s always about using nationalism, and the nation, as a bludgeon to generate support for death policies, on behalf of death governments. For violence and repression and exploitation, internationalism is the antidote, always.” —Robin D. G. Kelley
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Fascism, it’s always about using nationalism, and the nation, as a bludgeon to generate support for death policies, on behalf of death governments. For violence and repression and exploitation, internationalism is the antidote, always.” —Robin D. G. Kelley
Got to chat with @natenakao.com for his Asians in Hockey podcast! Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/0NB0...
Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Courtney Szto
Asians in Hockey · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Got to chat with @natenakao.com for his Asians in Hockey podcast! Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/0NB0...
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The U.S. government has outlawed large flags, banners and signs from El Capitan and most of Yosemite National Park. Violators could face up to six months in jail. https://trib.al/SFlQHHb
Yosemite Bans Large Flags From El Capitan, Criminalizing Protests
Violators could face up to six months in jail under the new rule, which appears to have been formalized last month.
trib.al
June 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The U.S. government has outlawed large flags, banners and signs from El Capitan and most of Yosemite National Park. Violators could face up to six months in jail. https://trib.al/SFlQHHb
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"Through AI Fluency, Ohio State students will be ‘bilingual’ — fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area"
Ohio State really not beating the allegations out of Ann Arbor here.
Ohio State really not beating the allegations out of Ann Arbor here.
Ohio State announces every student will use AI in class
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Starting this fall, every Ohio State student will be asked to use artificial intelligence. “Through AI Fluency, Ohio State students will be ‘bilingual’ — fluent …
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June 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"Through AI Fluency, Ohio State students will be ‘bilingual’ — fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area"
Ohio State really not beating the allegations out of Ann Arbor here.
Ohio State really not beating the allegations out of Ann Arbor here.
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Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids
Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
bit.ly
June 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
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Women in West Virginia who miscarry could face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Tom Truman of Raleigh county advised women to report their miscarriages to the police to protect themselves
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Tom Truman of Raleigh county advised women to report their miscarriages to the police to protect themselves
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Women in West Virginia who miscarry could face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Tom Truman of Raleigh county advised women to report their miscarriages to the police to protect themselves
www.theguardian.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Women in West Virginia who miscarry could face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Tom Truman of Raleigh county advised women to report their miscarriages to the police to protect themselves
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Tom Truman of Raleigh county advised women to report their miscarriages to the police to protect themselves
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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President Trump threatens to withhold federal funding if California does not stop a transgender girl in high school from competing in state track and field finals, and said he would discuss it with Governor Gavin Newsom.
Trump demands California stop trans girl competing in state high jump finals
President Donald Trump threatened that “large scale Federal Funding will be held back, maybe permanently,” if his demands are not met.
nbcnews.to
May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
President Trump threatens to withhold federal funding if California does not stop a transgender girl in high school from competing in state track and field finals, and said he would discuss it with Governor Gavin Newsom.