Poetry Corner
the girls go to carnaval—1927Ciera Couto Borrowed shoes for the night, smooth leather on my heelsMy sister and I, arm…
Arts
Individuality in Fefu and Her Friends
Throwing away gender stereotypes with the characters of Theatre Erindale’s latest production.
Like TV shows and literature, we have all seen different works created and performed by women, and they often portray…
Is TikTok democratizing pop music?
The TikTok “For You” page is giving budding musicians a chance to shine, regardless of whether they have a record deal or not.
In February 2019, the video-sharing platform, TikTok, reached a major milestone—one billion downloads on the App Store and Google Play….
All the snubs and buzz of the Academy Award nominations
The film choices of 2022 spark conversation surrounding the Oscars.
The 2022 Academy Awards—more commonly known as the Oscars—are fast approaching, and the live ceremony with a full auditorium (no…
The Future of Futurama
Another TV show revival is already crashing before takeoff as fans are left conflicted.
“We’re Back, Baby!” Futurama is coming back in 2023 for a new 20-episode revival, and fans have a lot to…
Connecting through music with singer Michelle Hopkins
The UTM singer-songwriter shares her passion for her craft and community.
Michelle Hopkins’s relationship with music began when her sister started singing in elementary school. “I’m a second child, so I…
The Perils and (Eventual) Character Building of Too Hot to Handle
A binge-worthy watch to see if the challenge is too much for lovers who cannot touch.
Released in the summer of 2020, Too Hot to Handle is a Netflix original reality show with the growth of…
Heartstopper—the beginning of a happy ending
Alice Oseman’s webcomic is a heartwarming picture of love and healing.
Content warning: mentions homophobia, emotional abuse, bullying, and mental illness. Heartstopper is an ongoing Young Adult webcomic by Alice Oseman…
A love and hate relationship with romance films
A film to fall for and one to break up with.
Love—Your Eyes Tell (2020) Sherene Almjawer We have all seen it, whether it was in a book or a movie:…
The reassurance of romantic comedies
Finding comfort in the genre’s subtle formula for self-love.
In the modern cinematic age, choice is both a privilege and a curse. The privilege is the convenience of being…
The timelessness of tropes
New renditions of old love stories have us continuously falling in love with the romance genre.
Enemies to Lovers. Childhood Friends to Lovers. Love Triangles. Familiar plots like these are found in books, movies, and TV…
Valentine’s Day Mixtape
Five songs to listen to in the season of love.
From timeless classics to underground numbers, to contemporary melodies, here is a love-filled playlist that will have you yearning, romanticizing,…
February’s fragments with Duaa
Returning to childhood comforts in the cold and chaos.
Stories have always played a huge role in my life. It is a bit cliché, but as a kid, I…
True crime: the good, the bad, and the ugly
There is nothing wrong with a few good murder mysteries, but where does fascination turn to obsession?
CW: Murder, sexual assault We all love a good grisly story. Murder mysteries and ghost stories alike dominate the box…
The celebrity behind the book
Questioning the mix of authors in a world of fame.
The world of celebrities seems to be far removed from the literary world. Celebrities are seen and heard; their primary…