Trigger warning: Violence, suicide Trauma porn is a byproduct of the digital milieu’s constant production of perfectionism. The acceleration of mediocre content creators swarmed by unmerited adoration on platforms, like TikTok appears to be a global call for immediate desirability without pedantry, honour and hard work. One might argue
Two days after Hamas’s terror attack on the state of Israel Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Hamilton Centre Sarah Jama called for a ceasefire. 16 days after the attack, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a “humanitarian pause”. 19 days after the
For centuries, women have struggled to make a place for themselves in the medical system. Women go overlooked, ignored and mistrusted. They are told the pain is in their head, that they are exaggerating, or that a simple Tylenol will suffice as treatment. Newsflash — it won’t. Unfortunately, the gender
On a June evening in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the leader of Khalistan Tiger Force, was tragically shot dead by two masked assailants. The Sikh community in Canada and across international borders swiftly took to the streets in
In the age of the internet, the ability to share and post information has never been easier. The internet has allowed us to accumulate and share the largest database of information, both dubious and rigorously reviewed, in human history. Yet the highest quality information, the studies that are most relevant,
Contrary to popular belief, Calgary’s public transit system isn’t that bad. That being said, it is comparatively much worse when looking at the public transit systems across the country, most notably the SkyTrains of Vancouver. Despite being bigger by area and having the third largest population in Canada,
The spooky season is a time for having fun, getting together with friends and enjoying your favourite treats. Yet in a society that’s driven by diet culture, it can also be a time of insecurity, anxiety and fear. I am sure many of us have experienced feelings of guilt
A century after being dubbed the powder keg of Europe, another violent conflict exploded in the Balkans. For the third time in three decades, the tensions between Nagorno-Karabakh, an Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan, and the government in Baku escalated to war — this time, short, decisive and an utter defeat
As the autumn breeze creeps in and the leaves fall, coffee enthusiasts eagerly anticipate one seasonal drink: the pumpkin spice latte. Yet, for those who express their adoration for this beverage, it often comes with a tinge of shame or embarrassment. Cultural stigmas have attached negative connotations to the drink,
Going to university is exciting, but also challenging for everyone. Yes, everyone will have different experiences but I am a firm believer that most, if not all, first-year university students are going to make the same mistakes. While this is nothing to be ashamed of, because university marks such
