style.css

/* ============================================================
 MathEXplained — Global Stylesheet
 ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
 /* Brand blues */
 --navy-900: #0c1c33;
 --navy-800: #14294a;
 --blue-700: #1d3f70;
 --blue-600: #2b5590;
 --blue-500: #3f74bb;
 --blue-300: #8fb4e2;
 --accent: #2f66ff;
 --accent-deep: #1c46c9;

 /* Warm secondary — used sparingly for emphasis and highlights */
 --gold: #d9902b;
 --gold-soft: #f6d9a8;

 /* Text */
 --ink: #14243c;
 --ink-soft: #33455f;
 --muted: #5d708c;

 /* Surfaces */
 --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
 --glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
 --surface: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.86) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.58) 100%);
 --surface-hover: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.70) 100%);
 --hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
 --rule: rgba(29, 63, 112, 0.14);

 /* Shadows */
 --shadow: rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.08);
 --shadow-strong: rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.14);
 --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.07);
 --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.10);
 --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.16);

 /* Type */
 --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
 --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, system-ui, sans-serif;

 /* Metrics */
 --banner-h: 40px;
 --header-h: 80px;
 --container-max: 900px;
 --grid-max: 1200px;
 --container-pad: 2.25em 2.5em;
 --section-gap: 2rem;
 --radius-sm: 10px;
 --radius: 16px;
 --radius-lg: 22px;

 --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
 margin: 0;
 font-family: var(--font-body);
 color: var(--ink);
 line-height: 1.65;
 -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
 -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
 font-synthesis-weight: none;
 min-height: 100vh;
 padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--banner-h));
 background-color: #e3eefb;
 background-image:
 /* soft aurora wash — gives the flat blue some depth */
 radial-gradient(60rem 32rem at 12% -8%, rgba(101, 154, 224, 0.30), transparent 60%),
 radial-gradient(48rem 30rem at 92% 4%, rgba(150, 128, 231, 0.20), transparent 62%),
 radial-gradient(52rem 34rem at 50% 108%, rgba(120, 187, 224, 0.24), transparent 62%),
 linear-gradient(180deg, #e9f2fc 0%, #dce9fa 55%, #d7e5f8 100%),
 repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,200,255,0.05) 0px, rgba(0,200,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 32px),
 repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,200,255,0.05) 0px, rgba(0,200,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 32px);
 background-attachment: fixed;
}

body.banner-hidden { --banner-h: 0px; }

img { max-width: 100%; }

/* The generated icon sprite is marked `hidden`, but an <svg> root ignores that
 attribute and still lays out at its default 300x150. Left alone it reserves a
 blank 150px band above the page content. */
svg[hidden] { display: none; }

::selection { background: rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.18); }

/* Consistent, visible keyboard focus everywhere */
:focus-visible {
 outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
 outline-offset: 3px;
 border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link {
 position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -140%);
 z-index: 300; padding: 0.7em 1.4em;
 background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff;
 border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
 transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* ---------- Announcement Banner ---------- */
.announcement-banner {
 position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 101;
 min-height: var(--banner-h);
 display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5em;
 background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041530 0%, #0d2b52 50%, #041530 100%);
 color: #eaf2ff;
 text-align: center;
 padding: 0.5em 3em;
 font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
 box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(4, 21, 48, 0.28);
}
.announcement-banner a {
 color: #ffd79a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
 border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 154, 0.45);
 transition: color 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.announcement-banner a:hover { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

.banner-close {
 position: absolute; right: 0.75em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
 width: 26px; height: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center;
 background: transparent; border: none; border-radius: 50%;
 color: rgba(234, 242, 255, 0.65); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1;
 cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.banner-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Proximity-glow grid canvas ---------- */
#proximity-grid {
 position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
 pointer-events: none; width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

/* ---------- Floating Math Background ---------- */
.math-bg-layer {
 position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
 pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
 contain: strict;
 /* Held well back so headlines and body copy always win the contrast fight. */
 opacity: 0.45;
}

.math-symbol {
 position: absolute; top: 0;
 color: rgb(178, 206, 236); /* SVG fill via currentColor */
 user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
 animation: mathFloat linear infinite;
 will-change: transform;
 filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 40, 100, 0.22));
}
.math-symbol svg { display: block; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
/* Outline the glyphs so they stay legible over the light background.
 stroke-width is in glyph units, so the outline scales with font-size. */
.math-symbol svg path,
.math-symbol svg rect {
 stroke: rgb(112, 162, 214);
 stroke-width: 28;
 paint-order: stroke fill;
 stroke-linejoin: round;
}

@keyframes mathFloat {
 0% { transform: translateY(110vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
 5% { opacity: 1; }
 95% { opacity: 0.9; }
 100% { transform: translateY(-15vh) rotate(var(--rot, 25deg)); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Z-index above background ---------- */
header, main, footer, .year-filter, .grid-container, .hero, .archive-toolbar,
.archive-empty, .staff-intro, body > h2, .section-head { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, .site-title, .releasetitle, .staff-name, .modal-name {
 font-family: var(--font-display);
 font-optical-sizing: auto;
}

h1 {
 color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 2.75rem);
 line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin: 0 0 0.6em; text-align: center;
}
h2 {
 color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
 line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.5em; text-align: center;
}
h3 { color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 0; }

a { color: var(--accent); }

figure figcaption {
 font-family: var(--font-body);
 font-size: 1rem; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.6em;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
header, .headerbar {
 position: fixed; top: var(--banner-h); left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
 display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
 height: var(--header-h); padding: 0 2.5em;
 background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.62) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.46) 100%);
 border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
 box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.06);
 backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
 transition: box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.headerbar.is-scrolled {
 background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.66) 100%);
 box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.13);
}

.brand {
 display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; text-decoration: none;
 flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 0;
}

.site-title {
 font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700);
 letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-title .accent { color: var(--accent); }

.nav-left, .nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.35rem; }
/* min-width:0 lets the nav actually shrink and scroll instead of
 overflowing back across the wordmark on narrow viewports. */
.nav-right { flex: 0 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 1.35rem; align-items: center; }

nav a, .nav-right a, .nav-links a {
 position: relative;
 text-decoration: none; color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600;
 font-size: 0.97rem; font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: 0.005em;
 display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 1;
 transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
/* Sliding underline instead of the default text-decoration */
.nav-right a:not(.navlink)::after,
.nav-links a:not(.navlink)::after {
 content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -7px; height: 2px;
 background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px;
 transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
 transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-right a:hover, .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-right a:hover::after, .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-right a.is-active { color: var(--blue-700); }
.nav-right a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); background: var(--blue-700); }

/* "APPLY!" gets a button treatment so it reads as the primary action */
.nav-cta {
 padding: 0.5em 1.05em; border-radius: 999px;
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-deep) 100%);
 color: #fff !important; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.32);
 transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.42); }

.discord-icon, .instagram-icon {
 width: 26px; height: 26px; object-fit: contain; opacity: 0.62;
 transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), filter 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.discord-icon:hover { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #7289da); }
.instagram-icon:hover{ opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #e1306c); }

.nav-links a, .nav-right .icon-link, .nav-right .navlink {
 display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 34px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
 display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5em;
 padding: 0.78em 1.6em; border-radius: 999px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 650;
 text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em; white-space: nowrap;
 transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease),
 background 0.22s var(--ease), color 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

.btn-primary {
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-deep) 100%);
 color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.32);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.42); }

.btn-ghost {
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); color: var(--blue-700);
 border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.24); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
 backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
 background: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent);
 transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------- Hero (index) ---------- */
.hero {
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
 padding: 3.25rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; text-align: center;
}

.hero-title {
 font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 4.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.02;
 letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin: 0 0 0.45em; color: var(--navy-800);
}
.hero-title em {
 font-style: normal;
 background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--accent) 0%, #6d4bff 55%, var(--gold) 115%);
 -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
 -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-sub {
 max-width: 48ch; margin: 0 auto 2rem;
 font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-actions {
 display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
 margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-stats {
 display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
 gap: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
 margin: 0; padding: 1rem 0 0;
}
.hero-stats > div { text-align: center; }
.hero-stats dt {
 font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
 font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
 /* Equal-width digits so the labels below don't shuffle as the count runs. */
 font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hero-stats dd {
 margin: 0.45em 0 0; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
 text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- Section heading ---------- */
.section-head {
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 2.5rem auto 0.5rem; padding: 0 1.5rem;
 display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head h2 { margin: 0; text-align: left; }
.section-head .section-note {
 font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Archive toolbar (index) ---------- */
.archive-toolbar {
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem 0.25rem;
 display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
 justify-content: space-between;
}

.filter-pills { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.filter-pill {
 padding: 0.42em 0.95em; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
 color: var(--blue-600);
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
 border: 1px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.16);
 backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
 transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease),
 border-color 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.15s var(--ease);
}
.filter-pill:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.filter-pill.is-active {
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
 border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 41, 74, 0.26);
}

.archive-tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }

.archive-search { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.archive-search svg {
 position: absolute; left: 0.85em; width: 15px; height: 15px;
 color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none;
 /* The input's backdrop-filter gives it its own stacking context, which would
 otherwise paint the field over this icon. z-index lifts the icon back on top. */
 z-index: 1;
}
.archive-search input {
 width: 15rem; max-width: 100%;
 padding: 0.55em 0.9em 0.55em 2.4em;
 border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.16);
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.66); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink);
 transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease),
 box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease), width 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.archive-search input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.archive-search input:focus {
 outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
 box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.14);
}

.archive-count {
 font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
 letter-spacing: 0.03em; white-space: nowrap;
}

.archive-empty {
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 1rem auto 3rem; padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
 text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.archive-empty strong { color: var(--blue-700); }

/* ---------- Legacy year filter (kept for pages still using the select) ---------- */
.year-filter {
 display: flex; justify-content: flex-end;
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1em 1.5em 0;
}
.year-filter select {
 padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); background: var(--glass-bg);
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
 backdrop-filter: blur(4px); cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---------- Container (about, apply, crossword, staff intro) ---------- */
.container {
 max-width: var(--container-max); width: 100%;
 margin: var(--section-gap) auto; padding: var(--container-pad);
 background: var(--surface);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align: center;
 backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(125%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(125%);
}

.with-header-gap .container,
.with-header-gap .year-filter,
.with-header-gap .staff-intro { margin-top: 1rem; }

main.container p {
 text-align: left; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
 margin: 0.75em 0; line-height: 1.75;
}
main.container > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Lead paragraph — slightly larger, sets up the page */
.lead {
 font-size: 1.15rem !important; color: var(--ink) !important;
 text-align: center !important; max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 auto 1.5em !important;
}

/* Pull quote */
.pullquote {
 margin: 2rem auto; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
 border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
 background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246, 217, 168, 0.24), rgba(255,255,255,0));
 border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
 font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;
 line-height: 1.5; color: var(--blue-700); text-align: left;
}

.back-link {
 display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; margin-top: 2em;
 color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.97rem;
 transition: gap 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.back-link:hover { color: var(--accent); gap: 0.7em; text-decoration: none; }

.center-image {
 display: block; margin: 1.5em auto; max-width: 100%;
 border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------- Info cards (about / apply) ---------- */
.info-grid {
 display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
 gap: 1rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 0.5rem; text-align: left;
}
/* Four items read better as a 2x2 block than as a row of three plus an orphan. */
@media (min-width: 620px) {
 .info-grid--pairs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
.info-card {
 padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
 border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: var(--radius);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
 transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.info-card .info-icon {
 display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
 border-radius: 11px; font-size: 1.15rem;
 background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(47,102,255,0.14), rgba(47,102,255,0.06));
 border: 1px solid rgba(47,102,255,0.18);
}
.info-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0 0 0.35em; }
.info-card p {
 margin: 0 !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important;
 color: var(--muted) !important; line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Grid (index release cards) ---------- */
.grid-container {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
 gap: 1.5em; padding: 1em 1.5em 1.5em;
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- Release cards ---------- */
.release-card {
 position: relative; overflow: hidden;
 background: var(--surface);
 padding: 1.4em 1.4em 1.6em; border-radius: var(--radius);
 border: 1px solid var(--hairline); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
 transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease),
 background 0.28s var(--ease), border-color 0.28s var(--ease);
 backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
}
.release-card[hidden] { display: none; }

/* Accent bar that wipes in along the top edge on hover */
.release-card::after {
 content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
 background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #6d4bff, var(--gold));
 transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
 transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.release-card:hover {
 transform: translateY(-6px);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 background: var(--surface-hover);
 border-color: rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.22);
}
.release-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.release-card.exclusive-card {
 background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.72);
 border-color: rgba(166, 182, 255, 0.22);
 box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.38);
 backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.1);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.1);
 isolation: isolate;
}

.release-card.exclusive-card::before {
 content: "";
 position: absolute;
 inset: 0;
 background: url("assets/galaxy1.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat;
 opacity: 0;
 filter: saturate(1.1) brightness(0.72) contrast(1.18);
 transform: scale(1.03);
 transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
 z-index: 0;
 animation: exclusive-galaxy-wobble 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.release-card.exclusive-card:hover::before,
.release-card.exclusive-card:focus-within::before {
 opacity: 1;
 transform: scale(1.08);
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .release-link,
.release-card.exclusive-card .releasetitle,
.release-card.exclusive-card .releasedescription,
.release-card.exclusive-card .release-link::after,
.release-card.exclusive-card .exclusive-tag {
 position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .release-link {
 display: block;
 text-decoration: none;
 color: #f5f7ff;
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .exclusive-tag {
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
 margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
 border-radius: 999px;
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
 background: rgba(14, 17, 26, 0.28);
 color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
 font-size: 0.68rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 letter-spacing: 0.08em;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .releasetitle {
 color: #ffffff;
 text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(4, 8, 18, 0.4);
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .releasedescription {
 color: rgba(240, 244, 255, 0.9);
}

.release-card.exclusive-card .release-link::after {
 color: #eef3ff;
}

@keyframes exclusive-galaxy-wobble {
 0% {
 transform: translate3d(-1.2%, 0, 0) scale(1.03) rotate(-1.8deg);
 }
 25% {
 transform: translate3d(1.5%, 1.3%, 0) scale(1.06) rotate(1.4deg);
 }
 50% {
 transform: translate3d(0, 2%, 0) scale(1.09) rotate(-0.8deg);
 }
 75% {
 transform: translate3d(-1.5%, -1.2%, 0) scale(1.07) rotate(1.6deg);
 }
 100% {
 transform: translate3d(1.2%, 0, 0) scale(1.03) rotate(-1.2deg);
 }
}

.release-card .release-link { display: block; text-decoration: none; }

.release-card img {
 width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1/1; border-radius: 12px;
 object-fit: cover; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.95em;
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
 box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.14);
 transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.release-card:hover img {
 transform: scale(1.035);
 box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.22);
}

.release-card .releasetitle {
 font-size: 1.32rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700);
 margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 1.22; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
 transition: color 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.release-card:hover .releasetitle { color: var(--accent-deep); }

.release-card .releasedescription {
 font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.55; user-select: none;
}
.release-card .releasedescription p {
 margin: 0.32em 0; padding-left: 0.1em;
}
.release-card a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }

/* "Read issue" affordance appears on hover */
.release-card .release-link::after {
 content: 'Read this issue →';
 display: block; margin-top: 1em;
 font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--accent);
 opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);
 transition: opacity 0.28s var(--ease), transform 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.release-card:hover .release-link::after,
.release-card:focus-within .release-link::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.will-reveal {
 opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
 transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.will-reveal.is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Apply ---------- */
.apply-page .container { max-width: 980px; padding: var(--container-pad); }

.form-wrapper { width: 100%; margin: 1.25rem auto 0; }
.form-wrapper iframe,
.apply-page .form-wrapper iframe {
 width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: 1200px; min-height: 800px;
 border: none; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* ---------- Crossword ---------- */
.crossword-container { max-width: 1280px; }

.crossword-page main.container {
 padding-bottom: 2rem; margin-bottom: var(--section-gap);
 display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
 max-width: 1280px;
}

.crossword-layout {
 display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;
 gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%;
}
.puzzle-panel { width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.grid-wrapper { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.problems-panel { flex: 1; min-width: 380px; }

.crossword-select {
 width: 100%; padding: 0.65rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
 background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.grid {
 display: inline-grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 240px);
 grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 240px);
 border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
 border: 2px solid var(--navy-800);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cell {
 position: relative; width: 240px; height: 240px;
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
 display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
 transition: background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.cell:focus-within { background: rgba(233, 242, 255, 0.98); }
.cell-number {
 position: absolute; top: 3px; left: 6px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
 color: rgba(20, 36, 60, 0.45); font-family: var(--font-body);
 pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.cell input {
 width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; background: transparent;
 text-align: center; font-size: 4rem; font-family: var(--font-display);
 font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); outline: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cell input::-webkit-outer-spin-button,
.cell input::-webkit-inner-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }

.grid .cell:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 36, 60, 0.28); }
.grid .cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 36, 60, 0.28); }

.controls { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; }

.submit-btn {
 margin-top: 1rem; padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: none; background: var(--blue-600); color: white;
 cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.submit-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); }

.feedback { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-700); }
.status { padding: 12px 0; min-height: 2rem; }

.solution-box {
 display: none; margin: -0.5rem auto 0; max-width: 1120px;
 padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--glass-bg);
 border: 2px solid var(--navy-800); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.problems-panel .release-card { width: 100%; max-width: none; text-align: left; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.problem-img {
 width: 100%; max-width: 260px; display: block; margin: 0.4rem auto 0.6rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------- Staff ---------- */
.staff-intro {
 max-width: 720px; padding: var(--container-pad);
 margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* Needs to outrank `main.container p`, which sets a left-aligned 0.75em-margin
 default. A bottom margin here would stack on the card's own padding and leave
 the text sitting high in a visibly off-centre box. */
main.staff-intro p {
 max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
 font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* Section headings rendered directly in <body> on the staff page */
body > h2 {
 max-width: var(--grid-max);
 text-align: center; color: var(--blue-700);
 margin: 2.25rem auto 1rem; font-size: 1.5rem;
 position: relative; z-index: 1;
 display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 0 1.5rem;
 letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
body > h2::before, body > h2::after {
 content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule);
}

.grid-container.staff-grid {
 display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch;
 gap: 1.5rem; padding: 0.5em 1.5em 1.5em; max-width: var(--grid-max);
}

.staff-card {
 position: relative; overflow: hidden;
 background: var(--surface);
 padding: 1.7em 1.2em 1.2em; border-radius: var(--radius);
 border: 1px solid var(--hairline); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
 transition: transform 0.26s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.26s var(--ease),
 background 0.26s var(--ease), border-color 0.26s var(--ease);
 backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
 text-decoration: none; text-align: center; color: var(--ink);
 /* Sized to content with a square floor — a fixed aspect-ratio clipped
 the role list for anyone holding three or more positions. */
 width: 244px; min-height: 244px;
 display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
}
.staff-card::after {
 content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
 background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #6d4bff, var(--gold));
 transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
 transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.staff-card:hover {
 transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 background: var(--surface-hover); border-color: rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.22);
}
.staff-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.staff-photo {
 width: 128px; height: 128px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
 display: block; margin: 0 auto 0.9em;
 border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
 box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.20);
 transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.staff-card:hover .staff-photo {
 transform: scale(1.05);
 box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.28);
}

.staff-name {
 font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700);
 margin: 0.4em 0 0.3em; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.staff-position { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.15em; }
.staff-position p {
 font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-600); margin: 0;
 text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; line-height: 1.25;
}
.staff-position p:first-child { color: var(--accent); }

/* Staff modals */
.staff-modal {
 position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
 display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 1em;
 background: rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.48);
 backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
 opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), visibility 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.staff-modal:target { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.modal-backdrop-close { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 201; cursor: pointer; }

.modal-content {
 background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.90) 100%);
 padding: 2.25em 2.25em 1.5em; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.35);
 position: relative; z-index: 202;
 max-width: 620px; width: 100%; max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto;
 text-align: center; transform: scale(0.94) translateY(10px);
 transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease);
}
.staff-modal:target .modal-content { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }

.modal-close-button {
 position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 16px;
 width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center;
 font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; border-radius: 50%;
 color: var(--blue-600); text-decoration: none; line-height: 1; z-index: 203;
 transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.modal-close-button:hover { background: rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.10); color: var(--accent); }

.modal-photo {
 width: 152px; height: 152px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
 margin: 0.25em auto 0.85em;
 border: 5px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(28, 69, 135, 0.26);
}
.modal-name {
 font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700);
 margin: 0.25rem auto 0.15em; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.modal-title {
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent);
 margin: 0 auto 1.5em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.modal-content p {
 font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-align: left;
 line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1em;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer {
 max-width: var(--grid-max); margin: 3rem auto var(--section-gap);
 padding: 2rem 2.25rem 1.5rem;
 background: var(--surface);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
 backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
 -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
 text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.footer-top {
 display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
 gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; text-align: left;
 padding-bottom: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 30ch; }
.footer-brand .site-title { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.35em; }
.footer-tagline { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-col h4 {
 margin: 0 0 0.7em; font-family: var(--font-body);
 font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted);
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.45em; }
.footer-col a {
 color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
 transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

footer p { margin: 0.35em 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.sr-only {
 position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
 padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
 clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
 Crossword Page — PDF + Grid Layout
 ============================================================ */
.crossword-page main.container {
 max-width: 1280px;
 display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
 text-align: left; padding: 1.75em 2em 2em;
}

.cw-top-controls {
 display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
 gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cw-select-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }

.cw-select-wrap select,
#problemSelect {
 padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.94rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.18);
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.66); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
 cursor: pointer; color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 600;
 transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
#problemSelect:focus {
 outline: none; border-color: var(--accent);
 box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47, 102, 255, 0.14);
}

.cw-btn-group { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; }

.cw-btn {
 padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.94rem;
 font-weight: 650; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: none; cursor: pointer;
 transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.14s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.cw-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.cw-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.cw-btn-check { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-deep) 100%); color: #fff; }
.cw-btn-check:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-deep) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%); }

.cw-btn-clear {
 background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); color: var(--blue-700);
 border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.24);
}
.cw-btn-clear:hover { background: #fff; }

.cw-btn-giveup { background: #c0392b; color: #fff; }
.cw-btn-giveup:hover { background: #a93226; }

.cw-main-layout { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; }

.cw-pdf-panel { flex: 1 1 55%; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.cw-grid-panel { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.75rem; }

.cw-pdf-label {
 font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700;
 text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted);
}

.cw-pdf-iframe {
 width: 100%; height: 560px;
 border: 1px solid rgba(43, 85, 144, 0.18); border-radius: var(--radius);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); display: block;
}

.crossword-page .status {
 text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700;
 font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--blue-700);
 padding: 0.75rem 0 0.25rem; min-height: 2.5rem;
}

.cw-solution-panel {
 width: 100%; margin-top: 0.5rem;
 display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.cw-solution-iframe { height: 640px; max-width: 860px; border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
 .hero { padding-top: 2.25rem; }
 .footer-links { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
 :root { --header-h: 72px; --container-pad: 2em 1.75em; }
 .headerbar { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
 .nav-left, .nav-right, .nav-links { gap: 0.85rem; }
 .nav-right { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; }
 .nav-right::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
 .nav-right a { white-space: nowrap; }
 .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 160px); grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 160px); }
 .cell { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
 .cell input { font-size: 2.6rem; }
 .apply-page .form-wrapper iframe { height: 1000px; min-height: 700px; }
 .cw-main-layout { flex-direction: column; }
 .cw-pdf-panel { flex: none; width: 100%; }
 .cw-grid-panel { align-items: center; width: 100%; }
 .cw-pdf-iframe { height: 420px; }
 .cw-solution-iframe { height: 480px; }
 .archive-toolbar { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
 /* Grid rather than wrapping flex, so the three stats stay on one row. */
 .hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
 .footer-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
 .footer-links { gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
 :root { --header-h: 64px; --banner-h: 52px; }
 .headerbar { padding: 0 0.9rem; gap: 0.75rem; }
 .brand { gap: 0.5rem; }
 /* Drop the wordmark and keep the monogram — the nav needs the room. */
 .headerbar .site-title { display: none; }
 .nav-links a, .nav-right a { font-size: 0.88rem; }
 .nav-cta { padding: 0.45em 0.85em; }
 .announcement-banner { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.5em 2.5em; }
 .hero { padding: 1.75rem 1.1rem 1.75rem; }
 .hero-actions { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
 .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
 .grid-container { gap: 1rem; padding: 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
 .container { margin: 1rem auto; padding: 1.5em 1.15em; }
 .apply-page .form-wrapper iframe { height: 900px; min-height: 700px; }
 .staff-card { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
 .staff-photo { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
 .archive-search input { width: 100%; }
 .archive-search { width: 100%; }
 .cw-top-controls { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
 .cw-btn-group { flex-wrap: wrap; }
 .cw-btn { flex: 1; }
 .cw-pdf-iframe { height: 340px; }
 .cw-solution-iframe { height: 380px; }
 .modal-content { padding: 1.75em 1.35em 1.25em; }
 footer { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
 html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
 *, *::before, *::after {
 animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
 animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
 transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
 }
 .math-bg-layer { display: none; }
 .will-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print {
 #proximity-grid, .math-bg-layer, .announcement-banner,
 .archive-toolbar, .hero-actions { display: none !important; }
 body { padding-top: 0; background: #fff; }
 header, .headerbar { position: static; box-shadow: none; }
}