A Palestinian Ramadan
What would Ramadan look like in a free Palestine?
It’s the eve of Ramadan in Gaza. A thin crescent moon has just appeared in the sky, declaring the start…
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Signing off: a heartfelt adieu from your trusted masthead
News To our remarkable team of writers and editors: thank you for your unwavering dedication, creativity, and bravery. From uncovering…
Blockbuster beach: must-see 2024 summer movies
Your guide to the most anticipated summer blockbusters of 2024.
With exam season hitting soon, the most-anticipated season of the year is fast approaching! As summer hits and temperatures rise,…
Code 8: Part II – the cinematic sci-fi in our backyard
The film, partially shot at UTM, is part of Netflix in Your Neighbourhood.
Have you ever wanted to visit your favourite show’s filming location? Wait no more! Code 8: Part II, a sequel…
Beyond mainstream music: exploring the depths of peripheral music
Non-mainstream music reflects the darker parts of our culture and the repressed elements of the collective consciousness.
In the constellation of culture, there exists a core and a periphery. In music, peripheral artists speak to overarching economic…
As You Like It: A Review
Theatre Erindale reminds us why Shakespeare is still performed 300 years later in As You Like It.
Maybe it’s the former theatre kid in me or perhaps it’s my English major, but when I learned that Theatre…
Canada’s airline industry faces turmoil as Lynx Air ceases operations
Last month, Calgary-based airline Lynx Air announced its closure and filed for creditor protection, sending shockwaves through Canada’s airline industry…
Poetry Corner
The Horrors of Admission or AdmissionMashiyat Ahmed You and I would be better off if we admitted things more often. We…
The greatest competition on Earth is almost back
More than 200 countries are set to compete at this year’s Olympics in Paris, showcasing the value of cultural diversity along the way.
For many, the Olympic Games symbolize the crowning point of athletic achievement. The competition has made athletes like Usain Bolt,…
Who will win the Champions League?
An inside look into the favourites for this year's Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is revered as the most prestigious tournament in European football. Millions around the globe tune in…
Locked on Leafs: The Final Chapter
I started this column more than two years ago, in January 2022, with the intent of blowing off some steam…
A peek into the passionate poetry of Pakistan
Pakistani poetry weaves together threads of tradition, expression, and societal resonance.
Of all the art forms cherished and practiced in Pakistan, literature—most notably, poetry—is the richest. With its deep-rooted tradition of…
The power of imagination
The transformative power of imagination and grit can ignite change and propel us toward a better future.
In today’s world, where people are often riddled with a sense of cynicism and hopelessness, being daring enough to dream…
We live on stolen land
The ripples of settler colonialism in Canada.
Settler colonialism is a system that aims to displace and erase an existing population on a land to establish a…
The diverse fight for civil rights in North America
The East Asian community’s role in the fight for equality and freedom.
Ever since I read Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko, I’ve seen North America’s civil rights discourse in a new light. Yes,…