Not all passive voice is bad
The first thing they teach you in English classes is: don’t use the passive voice. I strongly believe that not…
Opinion
Editorial: If you can dream it, do it
It’s never too late to make memories.
As the winter semester nears its end, many of us are regretting not being more involved on campus. Even more…
The faces of women
To limit the scope of womanhood is to limit the scope of humanity.
In a land where the sea met the sun and calls of prayer echoed in every corner, Melouka was born….
Love and its discontents: A continuum of passion
How female love functions as a source of energy for male culture.
Love is often explored through philosophical and psychological frameworks. That is to say, we ask, “What is love?” to inquire…
To all the women: This is your story
A letter and reminder to all the women of today to define their own identities.
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women. Whether you are born as one, identify as one, or are transitioning…
My role model is my mom
Young people, particularly females, often face a host of societal pressures and limitations due to gender stereotypes, systemic bias, and…
The Brown girl experience: India vs. Canada
A reflection on the privileges of the Brown girl experience in Canada.
When I entered Canada as a young immigrant, I didn’t know what to expect from the country. A differently accented…
Sara Ahmed and “The Feminist Killjoy”
Calling out anti-feminist behaviour doesn’t make you a b*tch; it just makes you a killjoy. Welcome to feminism!
Have you ever felt shame, guilt, or regret after calling out misogynistic behaviour? Have you ever been made to feel…
“This year, we all aged two years”
A personal story about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This author’s name has been changed to protect their anonymity and for safety. “This year, we all aged two years,”…
Reconciling religion with secularism
There is beauty in listening to all viewpoints.
When I was young, my paternal grandfather passed away from colon cancer. I did not know him well, but he…
Changing Leaves: Slow and steady wins the race
It’s really easy to compare ourselves to others—how they dress, their intelligence, their jobs, their social lives—and find ourselves feeling…
Tia’s declassified goal-setting survival guide
Setting goals can be hard and sticking to them can be even harder. Follow this guide to make reaching your goals easier than ever!
Goals are important in every aspect of life. They help us to be more productive and work towards our bigger…
Editorial: Is this the right program to study?
When it comes to deciding what you’re spending a long period of your life doing, trust your intuition, and believe yourself.
The winter semester’s reading week is over, and just a week later, applications for program of study (PoST) will open….
Four books to warm your frigid heart this Valentine’s Day
From microwave cookery to canned frog’s legs, these books have got something for everyone, no matter how lonely they are.
Listen, let’s just keep it real! Not all of us have a date this coming Valentine’s Day. I mean, I…
Why I strive to be a caterpillar
The effects of toxic relationships on self-love and self-growth, and how we can heal ourselves from breakups by listening to our own emotions and identities.
A noticeable flaw of the human heart is our willingness to love someone who does not deserve it. Just a…