Fariha Shimu

Galentine’s Day: a celebration of the most unconditional love I’ve ever known How female friendships empower us, and why this love should be celebrated this February.

Opinion

Galentine’s Day: a celebration of the most unconditional love I’ve ever known
How female friendships empower us, and why this love should be celebrated this February.

Fariha Shimu February 12, 2024February 21, 2025

Valentine’s Day. It’s well associated with flowers and chocolates, candlelit dinners, and cheesy rom-coms—after asking that special someone to be…

Opinion

Midterm season: A foe or friend to our mental health?
Little ways to have fun and prevent burnout during midterm season.

Fariha Shimu October 17, 2023February 21, 2025

Fueled by tons of caffeine and equal amounts of cortisol, I tell myself: “Take it one day at a time.”…

A Brown girl’s guide to cultural appreciation on social media Social media has greatly impacted our understanding and appreciation of culture in both positive, and at times, negative ways.

Opinion

A Brown girl’s guide to cultural appreciation on social media
Social media has greatly impacted our understanding and appreciation of culture in both positive, and at times, negative ways.

Fariha Shimu September 12, 2022September 19, 2022

I’m sure many Brown girls are familiar with the feeling of being taunted for our oiled, sleek braids, or having…

Food: keeping us cultured and connected Rising food spots in the GTA have affected the way we define culture and how we stay celebrate each other.

Opinion

Food: keeping us cultured and connected
Rising food spots in the GTA have affected the way we define culture and how we stay celebrate each other.

Fariha Shimu September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

“I’ve never tried shawarma,” said my co-worker. Several heads turned. I gasped. In hindsight, it was quite comical how we made…