Poetry Corner
The seashore kelp that waits for the wavesMaryam Uddin My ambiguous yearning for you gradually gathersLike silky seaweed at the…
Arts
Pitbull is a heartthrob, here’s why
From emotional lyrics to symbolic style, Pitbull has it all to melt your heart.
Famous for pop hits like “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” “International Love (feat. Chris Brown),” and “Timber (feat….
Everybody—A play that contemplated the meaning of life
Theatre Erindale’s final main stage production left audiences pondering over major worldly philosophies.
Theatre Erindale’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody was an existential romp through the process of dying. Set in a mid-20th…
The M’s Playlist: Alisa’s April of Appreciation
Being asked to curate a personalized collection of songs for The M’s Playlist took me a minute to figure out….
A pixilated punk? Cash me out!
Charging millions of dollars for NFTs is one of society’s greatest ideas.
In recent months, the world witnessed a phenomenon that can only be described as Obsessive Screenshot Disorder (OSD). Non-Fungi Tokens,…
Capturing breath taking moments through photography
Understanding how Canadian landscape photographers use their cameras to create art.
Watching a sunset is truly a magical experience. The warm evening rays fill the soul with peace, and as the…
Muslim representation in film—a conversation with Nesa Huda
As the writer and director of her short film Taboo, Huda uses film to tell the stories that many fail to hear.
Trigger warning: This article mentions anxiety, depression, and suicide. Nesa Huda is a filmmaker, writer, director, and University of Toronto…
Poetry Corner
Identity SyntaxAyomide Bayowa A child has more than a language baptismafter its olive-wobble sentences and spit bubbles. My mother’s tongue…
The Last of Us: A show about the complexities of love
Looking at how the show’s post-apocalyptic themes influence a story largely focused on love.
Content Warning: This article contains major spoilers. Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual abuse and suicide. On March 13, 2023,…
Talent shows—why are they still on-air?
How stardom and the need for views has reshaped the social appeal toward TV talent shows.
Talent competitions have been on-air since the late 1940s. Ted Mack & the Original Amateur Hour, a talent show that…
Love Island UK 2023: The trials and tribulations of being a sexy single
A recap of the messy and steamy Casa Amor affairs that led to the season finale.
Spoiler Warning: Article mentions winners of Love Island UK, Season 9. Love Island UK is a reality dating TV show…
How Fiddler on the Roof represents the evolution of traditions
Examining the historic musical-drama that has revolutionized film and music.
Tradition! Tevye the Milkman’s (Chaim Topol) entire world revolved around that one word. Sadly, this well-known, Fiddler on the Roof…
Recognizing Rihanna’s diverse discography and rise to fame
With smash hits that continue to reach music milestones, Rihanna’s artistry does not go unnoticed.
As fans had speculated, Rihanna has distanced herself from the music industry. Although Anti, her last studio album, was released…
The M’s Playlist: Samira’s March of Memories
I come from a diverse background. Having lived in many countries, each with their own unique culture and way of…
Alisa Samuel on discovering the truth behind your own writing
Samuel speaks about the publishing lessons that led to her recent chapbook, Post-Funeral Dance.
On March 5, 2023, I attended a book launch at House of Anansi Press in Toronto. The event, hosted by…