The Black Research Network: Akwasi Owusu-Bempah
“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark…
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Local or abroad, students juggle the choice of leaving or staying home
A peek into how Canadian students view the international scene, and what they can do if they want to venture out.
It’s 2024, and you’ve got your dream destination on your bucket list. You’re texting the group chat, “Grad trip this…
The World Health Organization’s innovative health technologies aren’t helping
Innovative health technology needs to be accessible to those who need it most.
The field of healthcare is currently experiencing a revolution, driven by cutting-edge health technologies that promise to enhance diagnostics, improve…
Maple Leafs Dilemma: to buy or to sell?
As the All-Star break for the 2023-2024 NHL season arrives, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization must decide if they want…
The Stanley cup trend is out of control
TikTok has made numerous products famous overnight, creating a cycle of over-consumption.
The Stanley cup trend is not about the hockey trophy but simply about a reusable steel water bottle. This social…
Get in loser, we’re reviewing Mean Girls
The return of Mean Girls after the 2017 musical and the original 2004 movie release seemed as likely to happen as “fetch,” yet the high school drama made its theatrical release once again.
The 2024 Mean Girls movie follows the plot and cast from the original movie but includes several mentions of current…
Between trends and tales: decoding “BookTok’s” impact on reading culture
How a TikTok subculture is both helping and harming the book industry.
TikTok, a popular platform for creating short content, was reaching its peak during the height of the pandemic. At the…
Art without an audience
Is there a purpose in creating art without an audience to appreciate it?
The act of creating art is a universal behaviour attributed to humans, with its origins dating back to prehistoric times….
What to do for Black History Month as a student
Here’s a list of what students can do to honour and participate in the awareness and celebration of Black History Month.
As Black History Month rolls around the corner, Black communities and other supporting groups are offering a variety of captivating…
Poetry Corner
The one leaf on the floorDemilade Akinleye The orange tinted leaf lies lifelessOn the floor that birthed itStem since detached,…
The music of Rema
A dive into the life of the rising Nigerian rapper, Rema.
Rema—an artist whose work I like—is a Nigerian rapper born on May 1st, 2000. His real name is Divine Ikubor….
The Color Purple: 38 years later and still relevant
How the film The Color Purple sheds light on the issues confronting Black women.
(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and sexual assault) “I’m poor, Black, I may even be ugly, but dear God, I’m…
Black History in Ontario: The Bradley Museum
Curated by the Mississauga Heritage Foundation, The Bradley Museum presents a fully guided tour exploring the history of Black Experience in Upper Canada.
The Bradley Museum, founded by the Mississauga Heritage Foundation, consists of multiple buildings dating back to the 1820s. The museum…
Ben & Jerry’s is unapologetic, are you?
Is our empathy and humanity limited by our Western point of view?
It’s been 114 days. Israel has dropped more than 25,000 tonnes of bombs on Gaza. Together, these explosives are heftier…
How the film Moonlight explores “the Queer”
How the Global North’s preconceived notions about Queerness serve to maintain hegemony.
When I was little, I remember going to Nigeria and feeling terrified while walking through the marketplace. It was the…