(Original Image) Disclaimer: There is some sensitive language that is used in this post, but it’s solely for the sake of analysis and is not intended to offend anyone. Have you ever been treated unfairly because of your race? If your answer is yes, then it’s proof that racism still exists. Even if you haven’t…
Beauty. It is a noun that pertains to the positive and stunning things in life, yet despite its positive connotation, it has become detrimental to females who are criticized for “not being beautiful”. As a girl who experiences insecurities, I often feel as though I’m not fulfilling the standards society has set for me. Such insecurities have…
{Source} It has been an outstanding year so far for the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) community! With the likes of YouTube beauty guru, Ingrid Nilsen, coming out and former Olympian, Bruce Jenner, transitioning to Caitlyn Jenner, who knows what’s coming next? But if the colors of the rainbow on your social media feeds are any indicator,…
When I first heard about a newly proposed addition to Bill C-24, which received Royal Assent in June of last year, I wasn’t worried. In a country that is one of the world leaders in tackling human rights issues, how would this provision of the existing bill even stand a chance? Perhaps that was too…
This past Sunday, May 24, was a historic day for Alberta. After nearly 44 years under PC rule, we are now led by a majority NDP government. I’m not going to get into what the prospect of this new government is… but I was fortunate enough to be in Edmonton and therefore attended the swearing-in ceremony. By 2 pm…
The day after the elections is always full of altercations about the victorious party. This year was no exception. However, the name that dominated student mingling– the explicit difference between this year and all others — was the New Democratic Party. The phrases that permeated every discussion consisted of uninformed assumptions such as “socialism” and…
I am not talking about the movie, the story, or the concept that Marvel has succeeded in winning over millions of fans with (including myself). The mistakes I am referring to are the disappointing arrays of awkward interviews and verbal hiccups that was showcased by the cast of the highly anticipated The Avengers: Age of Ultron. With some…
If you have been with me for a while now, you might have asked yourself, “Why hasn’t Ailin posted a review of any LUSH products recently?” Well, the answer is because I’m boring and don’t tend to change up my routine too often so I don’t have any new products to review for the most…
A humorous skit during this weekend’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner was a good-natured collaboration with comedian, Keegan Michael Key, portraying the underlying parallelism of President Barack Obama’s so-called “rage.” Yet, as commentators fawn over Obama’s satire of American media, the president of the United States reveals a deeper message through the jokes and laughter. The dialogue…
{Original Image} In the modern phenomenon of introvert vs. extrovert dynamics, the ambivert is mostly overlooked. “What is an ambivert?” you ask? Well, my friends, that is exactly why I am making this post—to speak out for my fellow ambiverts everywhere who are always left out of the conversation. Technically, an ambivert is simply a…
{Original Image} A week ago, the internet exploded when #TheDress appeared on the internet. Science has explained why people see so many different colours (personally, I see white and gold, and have not been able to see any other colours), but the buzz has not simmered down. Nonetheless, no matter what colour you think #TheDress…
All of us know about Lamborghini. They create some of the most luxury cars in the world, but for a high price, starting at around $300,000, and the most expensive being the $5.3 million Lamborghini Veneno Roadster. Many environmentalists raise concerns about these gas-guzzling cars, and in retaliation Lamborghini has released the new Lamborghini Asterion…
{Original Image} When an artist first releases a single, they are forced to operate under the whims of the producer and/or record label in charge. This one song is played over and over again on the radio, in malls, essentially everywhere you go. There comes a point where you would actually rather stick nails in…
After Bianca discovers that she is the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) in her friend group, she sets out on a mission to find herself and and challenge the high school hierarchy. You can watch one of the many trailers above to get a taste of the vibe of the film for yourself. The film…
With the recent announcements that Target, Mexx, Jacob, Smart Set and Sony are all closing up their Canadian stores, it really got me thinking. Despite a primarily American-dominated retail scene, there’s more than one US chain that I really wish would come to Canada or expand their already-existing Canadian operations. I still maintain that we…