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Inclusive celebrations: Making Galentine’s Day a trans-affirming space
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Inclusive celebrations: Making Galentine’s Day a trans-affirming space

For many, February is a month of celebration of love. For some, it is a season that continues to uphold heteronormative ideas and expectations, especially for those who do not necessarily fit the cis-heterosexual mould.  Galentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb. 13, a day before Valentine’s Day,

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Top 10 masturbation myths: Demystifying solo pleasure
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Top 10 masturbation myths: Demystifying solo pleasure

Masturbation: the open secret everyone knows but rarely talks about. Despite being as routine as your morning coffee, countless myths about solo time persist.   Let us dive in, debunk these myths, and finally set the record straight. Welcome to your go-to guide for busting the top myths about masturbation.

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Evolving beyond books: The transformative role of public libraries into community buildings
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Evolving beyond books: The transformative role of public libraries into community buildings

The role of the public library is evolving. While providing free access to a diverse range of books remains a vital mission, in a world where information is available 24/7, libraries are assuming a distinct role in our community – that of a third space community center. Our society lacks

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TLC's sMothered veers into incest porn territory
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TLC's sMothered veers into incest porn territory

Trigger Warning: Incestuous themes TLC's sMothered, which premiered in 2019, has sparked considerable debate for its provocative depiction of mother-daughter relationships that tread a fine line between deep familial love and unsettling sexual undertones. This reality TV series delves into the lives of mothers and daughters whose

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We must prioritize the vulnerable in our community during freezing climates
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We must prioritize the vulnerable in our community during freezing climates

On bitter winter days, the dreaded walks to the bus or the few minutes of waiting for the car to heat up are assured to come to an end, where warmth will be grasped and the dire need for safety is only a mere thought in the back of one’

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Rethinking “doomscrolling”: Why you shouldn’t look away from negative news
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Rethinking “doomscrolling”: Why you shouldn’t look away from negative news

The act of “doomscrolling”— the consumption of media with a negative tone or subject — has been receiving fresh attention in the popular media and even the scholarly literature. It is increasingly noted for its detrimental impacts on the mental health of those who regularly engage in it, and many authorities

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Saving money or endangering lives? The consequences of CBE's bus service cuts
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Saving money or endangering lives? The consequences of CBE's bus service cuts

If you have recently ridden public transit, you might have noticed a concerning trend. Buses and trains have become increasingly crowded with elementary and middle school-aged children. As these vehicles reach their maximum capacity, a large majority of these young students struggle to find available seats. Consequently, they are

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“Parental choice” is a campaign against public education
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“Parental choice” is a campaign against public education

On Sept. 20, protests surged across Canada, with crowds rallying against the inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ education in schools. The organizers, many connected to far-right networks, claim it's not about opposition to diverse sexual orientations or gender identities but a defence of "parental choice" in education.

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Adopt-a-better gift
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Adopt-a-better gift

The holidays are here. A time for cheer, good food, and stressing over what perfect gift to give to the people you love. Joy to the world. Wouldn’t it be so cute if you bought a puppy or kitty or bunny as a gift to someone you love? Not

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Merry Christmas: How “happy holidays” limits inclusivity
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Merry Christmas: How “happy holidays” limits inclusivity

The debate over whether or not to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays'' dawns on the Canadian populace once again. Last year, 70 per cent of Canadians in a survey preferred to say the former. Since there is no offence to be given, or religious attributions to be

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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