The symbols of Palestine
One picture is worth a thousand words.
They say that “one picture is worth a thousand words.” But I contest that, for such a claim fails the…
Opinion
Reflections on 2023: A year of triumphs and tragedies
The year 2023 emphasizes the growing need for compassion and advocacy.
When reflecting on 2023, we can see that with the many highs we all had, several lows were also present….
Our entertainment is not worth the reef’s irreversible potential damage
The 2024 Summer Olympics in France are set to endanger both the environment and local communities.
The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening in Paris, France, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Sports that will…
Looking back at 2023, and looking forward to 2024: four students share their reflections
Dry pillowcasesKeira Johannson On the first day of January, I rang in the new year from the comfort of my…
How lights change your perception of life
The way we illuminate our lives impacts our comfort in and enjoyment of a space.
With the variety of lights and lighting technologies at our disposal, we can control not only the atmosphere around us…
Finding comfort in solitude: a guide to spending time alone
Inspirations to do something by yourself, for yourself.
When I was four years old, not a minute went by when my tiny hands weren’t wrapped around the bare…
The brain science of being transgender
How science is an invaluable tool in combating misinformation and transphobia.
Throughout scientific history, both scientists and the public have been curious about the sexually dimorphic brain, otherwise known as the…
The unnecessary and ineffective headache of standardized testing
The most popular forms of testing often don’t prove to measure a student’s mastery of a subject.
Exams and standardized testing are known by many as the end-of-term evaluations of a course’s material. Standardized testing is heavier…
Free Palestine from your silence
Your silence in the age of the internet is an inhumanity.
This article was meant to be published more than six weeks ago, but I fell victim to censorship by The…
Editorial: Taking accountability
Earlier this school year, The Medium’s executive team made a series of problematic lapses in judgement for which we must…
Business Buzz: May-bee it’s not so complicated
Business and entrepreneurship aren’t for the faint of heart. With so many entrepreneurship centres and business programs available, finding the…
Internalized homophobia: a common paradox
Voices and stories from queer people on campus shedding light on the frequently occurring phenomenon of internalized homophobia.
There are many homophobic beliefs and behaviours circulating in our society, ranging from physically violent hate crimes to all the…
The subtle silencing of LGBTQ2S+ literature in school libraries
Censorship of LGBTQ2s+ themes has sparked serious discourse on the profound implications on inclusivity, diversity, and the fundamental principles of education.
The recent decision by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board to restrict library access to books with LGBTQ2S+ themes is…
Editorial: You are you, the one and only
This world is dripping with colours—some the likes of which you’ve never seen before. Everywhere you look, there’s a new…
The difficulties of dating as a gender minority
Dating is hard for everybody. However, the challenges of courtship are exacerbated tenfold for many of the gender minorities in…