Placing the onus on the victim
By Mihret Yirgeta, September 19 2022—
From the time that we are little girls, we are told what to wear, where to go, who to talk to and never to go out late at night. You are told to cover … Read the rest
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Suicide Hotlines: Is Canada ready to take mental health seriously?
By Anabel Selemon, September 16 2022—
Recognizing the legitimacy of mental health concerns have come a long way in recent years and the de-stigmatization of psychological struggles allows for those silently suffering to speak openly and honestly about their difficulties … Read the rest
In feminism we trust? What a TikToker’s story of domestic abuse says about our culture
By Anabel Selemon, September 16 2022—
July 18 saw the tragic death of 29 year old Pakistani-American photographer, Sania Khan, shot dead by her estranged husband, Raheel Ahmad — who promptly took his own life. Both were found unresponsive in … Read the rest
Autumn’s “Dark Academia” returns: The trendy aesthetic rooted in class-based Eurocentrism
By Aymen Sherwani, September 15 2022—
It’s officially September — the return of loafers, sweater vests, hot coffee, romanticizing dreary weather and reading leather-bound classics from the 17th century. It’s not uncommon to see a university student on their way … Read the rest
The stigmatization of monkeypox: Did we not learn from the 80s?
By Ava Zardynezhad, September 12 2022—
In late July 2022, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, with men who have sex with men (MSM) as a high risk population. A few days after, news sources released … Read the rest
When I say “I’m from a rural ‘yeehaw’ village” — I mean it
By Jillian Cung, September 8 2022—
Growing up in the small town of Forestburg, Alberta — population 807 — left me with a perspective that most university students struggle to relate to. I am always in shock if I can … Read the rest
East Asia is more than anime and K-pop
By Jillian Cung, September 2 2022—
Growing up in the 2000s, the prevalence of Asian culture in the West was mild and often geared towards Western audiences. When Asian culture appeared in Western media, it was often watered down for … Read the rest
Do you really need to wear your identity on your sleeve?
By Jillian Cung, September 1 2022—
The popular sound bite — “but you don’t look gay!” — by Evyn Collins sparked a popular TikTok trend of members of the LGBTQ+ showcasing themselves before transforming into visual stereotypes associated with being … Read the rest
White feminism is blind: A case study into the mess that is Bette Milder
By Muryum Muhmoodullah, August 22 2022—
On June 14, 2022, a heart wrenching truth fell upon American society — and by extension, the world — echoing many of the difficult realities faced by women. The overturning of Roe v. Wade … Read the rest
The reality behind America’s shadow on the Hispanic community
By Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz, August 19 2022—
The Hispanic community in the United States has had a complicated presence for decades and has been subjected, in recent years, to increasing waves of mean-spirited attacks and ill-informed comments. This socio-political … Read the rest