Spring is here feature: Jillian Cung
Men’s mental health is more than just growing out moustaches
Although moustaches are a popular topic during the month of November, aka “Movember” to mark Men’s Mental Health Month, what is even more important than abandoning one’s electric shaver is discussing how toxic masculinity affects men. Men are not made out of steel — they are human beings, and
Disney takes on body inclusivity in its latest short film
Disney’s new short film Reflect reveals the media giant’s first-ever plus-sized heroine in a film about body dysmorphia. The story centers around Bianca, who feels out of place in her ballet class and worries she is lesser than her classmates. Battling her reflection, she channels her
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life than men
The gender bias in medical research is still evident today because young girls are underdiagnosed with conditions that fall into the neurodivergent spectrum such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) due to the research of these conditions being focused on young boys and men. ADHD presents itself differently
Saving and budgeting as a student
You have probably heard all the basics about budgeting, but as university students, many of us are financially vulnerable, making budgeting even more significant in our lives. Saving money as a student has become especially relevant due to tuition increases with the cost of living starting to become more than
Exploring the Canadian Muslim identity for Islamic Heritage Month
October is Islamic Heritage Month, and it is important to uplift voices within the Muslim community when Islamophobia runs rampant in Canada — which hits home especially because Calgarian Muslims deal with the consequences of it. Being a religious minority in Canada can feel isolating — especially considering how Statistics Canada is
Exploring influential figures that define National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people around the world mark their calendars to observe National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month (NHLHM). Who is considered Hispanic and Latino get blurred when these terms are used interchangeably. Note that throughout this article the term “Latnix” will not be used due to
Busting the racist and classist myths about healthy food
Growing up as someone with a Chinese background, I always found it bizarre that non-Chinese people were adamant that Chinese food is inherently unhealthy. As a kid, I felt a lot of shame when it came to eating my own culture’s food in public spaces, I still remember
Navigating MyUofC Portal for dummies
MyUofC portal is one of the first tools you learn to use at the University of Calgary. From registering for classes to paying tuition to looking at your academic requirements — you will be sure to use the portal for your entire U of C experience. Here is a breakdown of