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How Stranger Things uses complex characters to explore mental illness
From blood-thirsty monsters to a group of teenagers trying to save their town, the Duffer Brothers will surprise you with their complicated world of the “Upside Down.”

Leah MacKay October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

Spoiler alert: This article discusses scenes from Stranger Things. If you didn’t spend this past summer binge-watching Netflix’s Stranger Things,…

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A breathtaking representation of society in A Clockwork Orange
This 1971 classic unpacks psychological themes that leave significant impacts on today’s viewers.

Daanish Alvi October 17, 2022May 23, 2023

Spoiler warning: this article mentions detailed plot points from A Clockwork Orange. Released in 1971, and based on Anthony Burgess’…

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Mustafa the Poet—songs of pain and love
Exploring how the Toronto-based artist shares his grief through music and poetry.

Jonina Rai October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Mustafa, also known as Mustafa the Poet, is a Sudanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and filmmaker from Toronto. At only twelve-years-old,…

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Rupi Kaur’s latest collection prompts personal healing
Through empowering words and personalized exercises, Kaur’s Healing Through Words allows readers to reflect on difficult emotions.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali October 17, 2022June 1, 2023

Rupi Kaur is a Canadian author known for her graceful yet minimalistic poetry style. Her most recent book, Healing Through…

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Vincent van Gogh: An art prodigy with a missing ear
An analysis of van Gogh’s paintings, his writing, and his struggles with mental illness.

Elizabeth Provost October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

During the early hours of December 24, 1888, a man toppled into the Hôtel-Dieu, a hospital in Arles, France. He…

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An entertaining commute with A More Beautiful Journey
The new app creates ties between Torontonian commuters, artists, and the city they share.

Maja Tingchaleun October 3, 2022January 25, 2023

A More Beautiful Journey (AMBJ) was released in celebration of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) 100th anniversary. As a long-time…

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Disney’s unique position in the streaming wars
How Disney+ uses its catalogue of nostalgic shows and familiar films to maintain subscriptions and attract new viewers.

Aidan Thompson October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

From its release on November 12, 2019, Disney+ has been a streaming service that uses nostalgia to attract viewers. Whether…

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The M’s Playlist: Sad Girl September with Liz

Elizabeth Provost October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

As I enter my final year of undergrad, September has marked the inauguration of “sad girl autumn.” This new term…

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Margaret Atwood and Randy Boyagoda on politics, literature, and freedom
In a recent screening, the two authors spoke to UofT students and faculty about what lies beneath our world’s political systems.

Leah MacKay October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

On September 28, 2022, the faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto St. George (UTSG) invited students…

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The Toronto International Film Festival—a historic source of artistry and culture
How TIFF has impacted artists and film enthusiasts—from its debut till now.

Kuicmar Phot October 3, 2022April 26, 2023

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) began in October of 1976 under its original name, Festival of Festivals. Out of…

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I’m Glad My Mom Died uncovers the secrets behind Nickelodeon stars

Aia Jaber October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

TW: Eating disorders, OCD, depression, sexual harassment. Everyone, at some point, craves fame. We crave red carpets, magazine shoots, and…

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Where the Blood Mixes: Revealing the wounds of Residential Schools
Kevin Loring’s play voices the intergenerational traumas haunting the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

Elizabeth Provost September 26, 2022October 3, 2022

Jen and I met at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District in Downtown Toronto. It…

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The AGO’s Indigenous Collection: A celebration of art and culture
The Art Gallery of Ontario continues its effort to platform modern and traditional Indigenous artwork.

Shreya Joshi September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), located in downtown Toronto, typically attracts almost a million visitors a year. The gallery’s…

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The importance and influence of Indigenous storytelling
The stories passed on from one generation to the next preserve history, teach lessons, and inspire a new generation to remember those that came before.

Nessma Korideck September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

As children, we all looked forward to story time. Stories were a way for us to travel far away, to…

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Sara Kae’s “Rise”: A musical retelling of cultural stories
Kae’s newest single uses the power of music to unify Indigenous voices and inspire change.

Julia Skoczypiec September 26, 2022October 3, 2022

Indigenous artists work tirelessly to educate listeners through the sounds of their culture. While traditional songs are frequently performed at…

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