Food and friends
By Eda Kamal, April 17 2024—
As Eid draws closer, I find myself less excited than most for the upcoming festivities. My friends delight in their plans to make grand dinners to eat together and get all the fast food … Read the rest
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Feminism in the reminiscence of the Barbie movie
By Eda Kamal, March 6 2024—
I first heard it on TikTok about halfway through last year, but the statement quickly made its way into the real-life vernacular of myself and many of my peers.
“Misogyny? In the year of … Read the rest
Love is all around, in more ways than one
By Eda Kamal, February 12 2024—
As February comes and goes, I’m sensing a lot of unease in my peers related to the time of year. While those who commit to romantic relationships experience the month in softness, I find … Read the rest
This is not what I expected: University edition
By Eda Kamal, January 30 2024—
I am currently in the second semester of my first year of university and it is safe to say my peers are much more diverse than expected. I am in classes with parents, gifted … Read the rest
Four small New Year’s resolutions to ring in 2024
By Eda Kamal, December 23 2023—
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions has been long practised by those looking for an opportunity for self-improvement. However, it is much easier said than done to uphold these habits. Most people I know, … Read the rest
Did they know it meant goodbye? The impacts of surrendering a pet
By Eda Kamal, December 11 2023—
Around six years ago, my family drove to Petland one evening to purchase two budgies — one for me and one for my little brother. That Monday, I printed photos of my new pets … Read the rest
When the holidays are no time to celebrate
By Eda Kamal, November 30 2023—
As the December break draws ever closer and Mariah Carey begins to chart once again, it is evident that the holidays are upon us. No matter how routine or monochrome the rest of life … Read the rest
Reflecting on the nature of “girly” interests
By Eda Kamal, November 24 2023—
A pop culture phenomenon taking the internet by storm lately is the new coupling between NFL star Travis Kelce and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. This situation has seemed to unify the predominantly female fanbase around … Read the rest
How experiencing racism in childhood changed the way I think
By Eda Kamal, November 10 2023—
When I was 12 or 13, my family drove to a mosque in an unfamiliar area. I was paying too much attention to the game on my phone to understand the context of the … Read the rest
Navigating the spectrum of skin and bleaching creams
By Eda Kamal, October 25 2023—
My mother once told me I wasn’t allowed to bleach my skin.
I hadn’t asked her if I could. But as we wandered through the claustrophobic aisles of a Desi shop, she pointed out … Read the rest