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Ontario Advocates and Protestors Debate New LGBTQ2S+ Education Policies
Transgender students report facing an increase in bullying amidst the recent rise of Ontario demonstrations contesting LGBTQ2S+ education policies.

Jaimini Patel November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

In recent months, as debates over sex education curriculums have gained traction, Canada has witnessed a surge in demonstrations both…

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A four-day truce “is not an end to the genocide”
Social media users and activists are expressing their frustration following the recent announcement of a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip.

May Alsaigh November 27, 2023January 2, 2024

On November 22, after almost seven weeks of war, the Israeli cabinet approved a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip….

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November News Briefs

May Alsaigh November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

Unifor Stands in Solidarity for World Toilet Day 2023 On Sunday, November 19, Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, stood in…

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Turmoil Unfolds at OpenAI: The Altman Saga
OpenAI's recent turmoil, from CEO Sam Altman's ousting to his dramatic reinstatement, unveils deep rifts and power plays in the AI world.

Karine Alhakim November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

On Thursday, November 23, OpenAI, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, experienced a tumultuous period marked by the firing and…

Features

Bridging languages and cultures: the impact of OLP-PLO programs on Canadian youth
As Canada continues to embrace its bilingual heritage, the OLP-PLO programs stand as beacons of linguistic unity and cultural diversity.

Karine Alhakim November 27, 2023December 4, 2023

In the bustling corridors of learning and cultural exchange, the Official Languages Programs (OLP-PLO) stand as a testament to Canada’s…

Features

Question your preconceptions in ISP250: Queer/ing composition
In her upcoming course, Dr. Amanda Paxton encourages students to challenge the invisible rules that they follow.

Madhav Ajayamohan November 27, 2023December 4, 2023

Our language shapes us. The words we hear around us develop our beliefs and values, and the words we speak…

Editorial

Editorial: You are you, the one and only

River Knott November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

This world is dripping with colours—some the likes of which you’ve never seen before. Everywhere you look, there’s a new…

Opinion

Internalized homophobia: a common paradox
Voices and stories from queer people on campus shedding light on the frequently occurring phenomenon of internalized homophobia.

Tia Cummins November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

There are many homophobic beliefs and behaviours circulating in our society, ranging from physically violent hate crimes to all the…

The Knotty Corner

The difficulties of dating as a gender minority

River Knott November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

Dating is hard for everybody. However, the challenges of courtship are exacerbated tenfold for many of the gender minorities in…

Opinion

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.

Makayla Kelly November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

The recent decision by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board to restrict library access to books with LGBTQ2S+ themes is…

Sports

From banned to boundless: How fans and fearless players scored a win against the NHL’s Pride Tape ban
The power of collective advocacy and resilience preserves inclusivity in hockey.

Daanish Alvi November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

On the morning of October 9, 2023, sports reporting website Outsports posted an article to their website titled, “The NHL…

Asking For A Friend

Sweat talk: Managing the awkward moments with grace

Samira Karimova November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

Have you ever had an awkward moment where excessive sweating left noticeable marks on your clothes during an important meeting…

Arts | Theatre Erindale

Through Gender, Space, and Time: Theatre Erindale’s Orlando might polarize
Execution of production may leave some audience members longing for greater emotional and intellectualize proximity to the performances set before them.

Avery McMillan November 27, 2023December 30, 2023

Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel Orlando brings modernist literary tropes on stage. Directed by Tanya Rintoul, Theatre…

Poetry Corner

Jada D’Sa, Madison Ireland and Maryam Uddin November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

The Notes of Your VoiceJada D’Sa Hit my skin as you speak to me With the youth in your timbreThe days…

Between the Lines

The queer narrative in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Valeria Ramirez Osorio November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

I remember the first time I read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe a few years ago….

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