Changing Leaves: I left The Medium
I absolutely loved being Managing Editor of The Medium. The journey has been filled with intense emotions but has presented…
Opinion
Racism is a crime against the innocent
I am a victim of racism.
I dance down the tunnel of Toronto’s MetroCentre to “One Last Time” by Ariana Grande. The cold forces many people…
Having a stuffed animal as an adult is okay… sometimes
Stuffed animals can be more than just a cuddle buddy.
Stuffed animals are an integral and popular part of many of our childhoods. Just reading this, you might envision your…
We need to recognize and invest in women’s mental health now
Women’s mental health is a widely unknown, under-researched and under-funded area of study, even though women are prone to more mental health issues than men.
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety…
Editorial: Calling all volunteers!
With the cold weather upon us many rely on volunteer programs for warmth.
Summer is officially behind us. Outside, it’s gray, rainy, cold, and otherwise undesirable. The only silver lining is the momentary…
Controversial protests are not a movement, they are a moment
Performative protests that target van Gogh’s will not solve climate change.
On November 4, 2022, three members of the Ultima Generazione (Last Generation), a climate protest group from Italy, hurled pea…
Cycling in Mississauga is an extreme sport
Mississauga’s love affair with jam-packed traffic leaves no room for cyclists.
When I say that I would love to bicycle throughout the year, people look at me like I am insane….
TikTok is my go-to outlet for climate action news
As mainstream news sources focus solely on the “doom and gloom” aspect of climate change, I turn to social media for my fix of good news.
A lack of compassion from mainstream news sources has pushed Gen Z to gather their good news from TikTok, rather…
The misinformation of climate propaganda
Corporations are aware of the public’s little knowledge on sustainability and use this to push products and propaganda onto us.
“I don’t really know what it means,” my friend said when I told him I was writing an article on…
Electric vehicles are not as eco-friendly as they seem
All that glitter is not gold when it comes to electric vehicles.
For years—from middle school to high school—I had my mind set on buying a Honda Civic. I didn’t crave a…
Achieving sustainability in the food industry through composting
Fast food spots, restaurants, and other eateries should have mandatory composting.
Restaurants and fast-food spots are known to throw out hundreds of servings of leftover food at the end of the…
Fast fashion and its even faster destruction of the environment
The environment is paying the true price tag for fast fashion.
According to a report by Business Wire, the fast-fashion industry is projected to continue to grow rapidly from US$91 billion…
Editorial: Sustainable travel is doable—even internationally
A personal guide to your next eco-friendly adventure.
A few weeks ago, I had a dream that I owned a private jet. It happened shortly after I watched…
Halloween candy kinda sucks…
But we can all agree on one thing: size is king.
In October, every major grocery store greets its customers with a wall of candy. Brands like Nestlé, Hershey’s, Reese’s, and…
The essentials of a good Halloween party
What makes the perfect Halloween party? Is it the theme? The décor? The music? The sweets? This article is the perfect guide for the perfect Halloween party.
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is characterized by trick-or-treating, horror movies, costumes, and of course, parties! You might…