Fall 2003, Volume 20 - Printable Version (PDF) - (814 KB)

• A Guide to Video Game Ratings
• ESRB Attempts to Clarify Ratings
• Legislative Update: Video Games Under Scrutiny
• New Partnerships and Grants
• Media Violence and Children: A New Book by Dr. Gentile
• We Value Our Volunteers
• You can help us help families

Summer 2003, Volume 19 - Printable Version (PDF) - (862 KB)

• Play It Safe! - Making Healthy Summer Media Choices
• Media Summer Safety Tips
• Stopping Sexual Violence in Video Games
• Research Watch: Two New Studies From The Institute
• Gail Hannas Named MediaWise Champion
• Dr. Dave keynotes international media violence conference
• Institute Board Adds Eric Gruseke
• Reaching Families With Your Help

Spring 2003, Volume 18 - Printable Version (PDF) - (1.73 MB)

• MediaWise Report Card Gives Video Games an F
• New Logo, New MediaWise Movement
• MediaWise Newsletter now doubly computer compatible
• Rate The Ratings
• Research Update: Violent Media and Mean Kids
• Sex, Murder, and Video Games
• We can't help without your help

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