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What kept Nelly Furtado away from the limelight?
Seventeen years after the release of her chart-topping album Loose, pop fans and critics alike are welcoming back Furtado as she returns to the mainstream music world.

Paige France September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Having sold over 40 million records, Nelly Furtado is one of the most successful Canadian recording artists of all time….

Between the Lines

White noise is doomscrolling

Elizabeth Prydatka September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

In the later half of 2022, I watched Noah Baumbach’s most recent directorial film on Netflix, White Noise, an adaptation…

Poetry Corner

Hannah Grace Wang, Aurora Picciottoli and Kuicmar Phot September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

RainstormHannah Grace Wang Awakened by the storm,you’re never the same afterwards.When it rains, streams become rivers.Rivers flush away the debris,…

Sports

Beyond the Game: Navigating Alcohol and Betting Ads for a Global Fan Base
Analyzing the Alienating Impact of Betting and Alcohol Ads

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

As any avid sports fan can tell, betting and alcohol advertisements are perhaps the most common advertisements run during televised…

Locked on Leafs

Locked On Leafs: Resurgence and Redemption

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

During each of the 2017 to 2022 playoffs, the Leafs pushed their opposing team to the limit and forced a…

Opinion | Satire

How not to be an asshole
You don’t have to overcomplicate your wine drinking experience.

Aidan Thompson September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

We all know an asshole. They jam their nose into their wine glass, make a sound like they’re gargling on…

Editorial

Editorial: September doesn’t have to suck

River Knott September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

September, September, September: the end of summer and the beginning of classes. Not exactly a sparkling reputation. It’s easy to…

The Knotty Corner

The Knotty Corner: I have a crush on my best friend’s sister… help!

River Knott September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Dear River, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I really like this girl. We’ve been close friends for a…

Opinion

Recovering from remote learning
It’s time we talk about Covid-19’s lasting impact on our education.

Yasmine Benabderrahmane September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Students are back! But so is Covid-19. Technically, neither truly left—and to be entirely frank, the virus never really left…

Features

From student to growing researcher: Giang Bui’s three year journey
Graduating student Giang Bui shares her path to discovering her passion for research.

Madhav Ajayamohan September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

Imagine completing your undergraduate degree in three years. To pull it off, you would have to take six courses per…

Sports

Women’s World Cup recap
The recent Women’s World Cup tournament was both exhilarating and historic, bringing women’s soccer to the forefront of the sports world and captivating a global audience.

Omar Khan September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

Taking place in both New Zealand and Australia, the 2023 Women’s World Cup was the first to be co-hosted and…

Opinion

Logos are totally overrated
But marketing and brand design are not, there’s a difference.

Hannah Grace Wang September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

I’ve long held the belief that logos are overrated. Taken out of context, a lot of logos are just average…

Opinion

Boost your mental health this school year!
A list of four on-campus activities that will boost your mental health.

Meighan Atkinson September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

As syllabus week ends and the pace of the semester picks up, the school year ahead can feel overwhelming at…

Editorial

Editorial: Let passion lead the way
In today’s world, we’re often told that following our dreams should be our number one goal—so long as our dreams adhere to what’s societally acceptable.

The Medium September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

When we’re little, we’re given a list of professions that are considered to be worthy of pursuing. We’re told to…

News

Navigating Canada’s housing crisis and student dreams
Canada grapples with a housing crisis, prompting discussions about imposing limits on international student intake.

Karine Alhakim September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

Canada is currently facing a housing crisis that has prompted the federal government to consider imposing a limit on the…

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