Throughout the last couple of years, the North American society has progressed significantly in terms gender equality and LGBTQ rights. Something new that has recently emerged is gender-neutral bathrooms. There are many controversial opinions surrounding this topic as many schools, universities, and even workplaces, are hoping to use these restrooms. {source} A large conflict concerning the…
Does it even make sense to vote again this year? The Progressive Conservative party wins regardless. Maybe we’ll have a minority government? Typical, deficit isn’t even being mentioned…oh wait? Justin Trudeau wants to run a 10 billion dollar deficit in the first year?! Is he insane? That’s crazy. No way. Poll favour is going up…
Peace is defined as “the normal, non-warring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.” [Source Dictionary.com] But is peace normal? Or is it merely and ideal we are destined to strive for but never accomplish? The term utopia was first used in the 14th century in Sir Thomas More’s book Utopia which was…
This picture was taken a year and a half ago when my family went to Europe over Spring Break. It was after midnight, yet our smiles as we stand in front of the Parisian landmark did not falter. It’s difficult to imagine bearing any other expression because the memories we had of Paris were of walking along the…
Who was Matisse and why did he paint on paper cut-outs? What was Picasso’s Blue Period and what made him blue? Can anything be DaDa? If you’ve found yourself musing over such questions or curious to see the arts scene in the city, I’ve compiled a brief, eclectic list of apps perfect for honing your inner…
{Source} To be completely honest, politics has never caught my interest the same way it does others. But what caused me (and you) to check hashtags and read articles regarding this election was the hype. We could never get away from it because promises upon promises were thrown at us everywhere we went. This is not a…
How do you feel when you see a homeless person? Speaking from personal experience, I have to admit that I feel uncomfortable. However, I know that I shouldn’t feel that way. It’s something that I’m continually working to overcome. The first step is identifying how I honestly feel, so that I can figure out what…
Homelessness. My perspective on this social issue continues to change and broaden as time goes on. I feel like for a long time, I’ve been close-minded about it and to some extent, this still holds true today. That’s why I’m writing this post, to better educate myself and to inform readers about the complexities that surround…
Chances are, none of you are big fans of sharks. But maybe you can see through my point-of-view of just how important these beasts are. Sharks are frightening creatures that apparently lurk in shallow waters of the oceans waiting for us to walk right into their territory and take a bite out of our limbs. The…
What Does Privilege Mean To You? As defined by Google, privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.” To me, it means being able to go to school every day, to live in a democratic country with freedom of speech, to have money in…
The most lethal sort of ideological cocktail I’ve seen is the often contrived mixture of a positive attitude with fake optimism, shaken vehemently and rimmed with lime and denial. Not surprisingly, people like danger, and positivity culture is full of these “attitude fanatics” with strict “feel-good” regimens. At its core, positive thinking involves the mindset that…
The above photo was taken by me two days ago at Maligne Lake during a little family adventure. During this trip, I posted many beautiful scenic shots to my Instagram page. Was I trying to brag about the fun I was having? No. Was I trying to paint a perfect picture of my mini vacation?…
It’s a topic that’s been heavily featured in the media recently. In fact, you’ve probably already heard of it from Kylie Jenner’s controversial cornrows (read Emily’s article about that here) and the banning of headdresses at Montreal’s Osheaga music festival. Cultural appropriation is an issue that has come to light recently and it proves to be…
(Original Image) John Green’s third book, and number five on the New York Times bestseller list at debut, Paper Towns, premiered last night at a special event across the globe known as Night On The Towns. Along with the movie premier, a special live stream Q&A session with John Green and cast members was broadcasted…
(Original Image) Feminism. This word can conjure up a whole lot of different emotions for different people. To some, feminism is a revolutionary movement that is propelling gender equality in the 21st century. To others, feminists are crazy man-haters who just want to get special treatment. Maybe you identify with the word in another way altogether.…