25 Jul THE ALLURE OF DISASTERS
A deep dive into why humans are so fascinated by catastrophic events and mayhem. ...
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12 Jul Culturally Diverse Narratives
A glimpse into how one’s perception changes based on their own experiences....
05 Jul BORN TO RUN
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How the paragon of dad rock made me a believer – and a poet...
28 Jun INSTAGRAM-STORY ACTIVISM: THE PROS AND THE CONS
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If you have been on Instagram in the last year, you have most likely seen a trend emerge amongst Instagram stories. In between swipes of brunch boomerangs and selfies, Instagram stories have been revolutionized in a way to depict social issues. Instagram activism varies, but all...
26 Jun LGBTQIA2S+ Stories to Read this Pride Week
For this 2021 pride week, I’ve compiled a collection of my favourite queer-centric, as well as queer authored books that encompass diverse genres, stories, journeys, and perspectives. I hope you can find something here that interests you, makes you laugh, cry, discover something new, celebrate...
22 Jun UNSETTLED SUCCESS: GROWING UP GAY IN A CONSERVATIVE ITALIAN HOUSEHOLD
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Disclaimer: This article uses the abbreviation LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit). We recognize that this term is not universal and some people may use a different term. Content warning: This article contains discussions of religion, mental health, and homophobia. Trigger warning: This article...
16 Jun UNEXPECTEDLY SIDELINED
Of all the wins and losses sustained as an athlete, my hardest defeat came from my abrupt exit from soccer and the uncertainty of who I am without it....
14 Jun MUSLIM LIVES ARE STILL NOT VALUED
Trigger Warning: Islamophobia, racism, and violence. After any Islamophobic incident in Canada, there seems to be a general pattern. First, a sense of shock and bewilderment from non-Muslims that something horrific could occur in our peaceful nation. Second, a statement of solidarity is issued from politicians, ensuring...
09 Jun THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF SMALL SUCCESSES
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Trust your intuition. Set goals for yourself that you know are attainable and maybe ones that may not seem attainable at the moment. Remind yourself that everything is cumulative. Remind yourself that you are already there and be present in the moment. Appreciate the now....
08 Jun BOOTLEGGING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
If you have ever found yourself on the fashion side of the internet, where I constantly find myself, you have probably heard the phrase ‘bootlegging.’ The term bootlegging is used today as a catch-all for creative appropriation or ‘copycatting.’ Bootlegging does not have an inherently...
04 Jun ARE WE EVER DOING ENOUGH? YES.
It wasn’t until recently that I took a step back, sat down, and began to question the expectations I had for myself and where they were coming from. Why did I feel like I had to do so much to keep up with others?...
02 Jun “OMG, YOU ACT SO WHITE!” AND OTHER COMMENTS NOT TO MAKE AROUND POC
In my home life and my school life, I was stuck between the barriers of not being Black enough. Everyone assumed I had abandoned my culture to assimilate into Western society, which was not the case....