Social Media, Short Attention Spans, and Undercooked Opinions
My friend and I were talking generally about life the other day. We shared our opinions, our thoughts and feelings, and …
Opinions
What it Means to be Canadian in the Face of American Imperialism
As United States President Donald Trump levies threats of tariffs and annexation against Canada, Canadian pride is only …
Woodstock ‘69, Political Outrage, and the Weapon of the Future
In August 1969, half a million people gathered on a dairy farm in New York state in a historical event brimming with pea…
Being Gay and Muslim during Ramadan: The Unseen Perspective
To say that Ramadan is an important month for the Muslim community would be an understatement.
The Antidote for Hate: Learning from a Former White Supremacist about Hate in Canada
As Tony McAleer stepped onstage at Metro Hub in Kelowna’s Cultural District on February 10, 2025, I was somewhat underwh…
Actually, You Are Just Like Other Girls
How does a woman decide how to behave in 2025? How does she present herself to the rest of the world in real life? Onlin…
Long Shots, Underdogs, and Beating the Odds: The New Sports Betting Craze
I had not really considered the prevalence of modern-day sports betting until my high school biology teacher told me abo…
Personal Insights on Coping with Hate Speech
Last week, my friend got into a quarrel with her roommate. The roommate and her boyfriend proceeded to verbally abuse he…
The Myth of the New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s Eve found me sitting around the island counter in the house I grew up in with a collection of some of my dear…
The Elephant Awakens: How Does the Trump Victory Affect You?
By now, you are probably sick and tired of hearing about the outcome and aftermath of the 2024 American Presidential Ele…
Breaking Down Writer’s Block and Building Up Inspiration
There is a saying that if you choose a job you enjoy, you will never work a day in your life. This definitely holds some…
Making Friends in University is Hard, and That’s Perfectly Fine
On October 17, I stumbled across an article in the Washington Post by Sergio Peçanha called “What three beautiful randos…