Wordfest’s 2023 Imaginarium Festival had all sorts of bestselling authors, international and local attending, and a variety of events to solidify Calgary’s place in the literary scene. With 40 events over the course of five days, there were enough options to keep anyone’s interest, but below are
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines whitewashing as the altering of “(something) in a way that favours, features, or caters to white people”. In essence, to wipe away an identity and rid of cultural experience, to wash it and clean it away of anything that is contrasting to the white. Whatever
Leaves changing and falling down, leaf-crunching walks in the cool and crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, the start of sweater season, bonfires. The Gauntlet Mixtape Vol 19. Autumn Hours is the perfect playlist to enjoy the little moments in autumn — whether it may be soaking in the changing scenery,
In my second year of university, I was attending a lab for a data science course. I grouped myself with a few girls who were also attending the lab. We sat amongst each other and voiced our admiration for the women instructors and professors we had for some of our
And so, as any Muslim woman’s tale begins and ends. In the ever-unfolding journey of the Muslim woman, there is a dichotomy between her perception of self and the external gaze of those who perceive her. Who or what is the authentic Muslim woman? Those who veil and
University isn’t cheap (obviously) but here are some ways to finesse as a baddie on a budget on campus. Textbooks Do not ever pay full price for a textbook. Read what the required texts are for your courses in the syllabus ahead of time and prepare for your hunt.
Perhaps you’ve become aware by now that parking on campus is not feasible. Fret not — use this to guide you through all the parking areas around campus. Plan A Brentwood LRT station Although a little stroll away from campus (approx. 10 mins) there are tricks and maneuvers in this
Brown Boy by Omer Aziz is a memoir that narrates the author's life from growing up in Scarborough to the halls of Yale Law. He is the child of Pakistani immigrants and in his memoir, he intends to showcase how “growing up miles away from white, downtown Toronto&
Somewhere along her explosively successful career, Doja Cat exchanged her typical self-portrayal for an unconventional pop-star identity. She displayed a sharp aversion from the status quo of being America’s darling to what we now see as a rebellious act against the male-categorized sex icon. She no
In the light of the Jonah Hill, Keke Palmer and Tracee Ellis Ross controversies, very heavy politically and religiously charged conversations awoke. Sarah Brady who is Hills’ ex-partner revealed texts to the world where he is berating her for the clothing she wears as a diving instructor (a swim-