It is now May everyone! With the pandemic still taking place and the increased restrictions, it is not surprising that many do not feel their best. Social interactions are now limited again and we now call our screen our “school”. Things are getting more difficult for businesses with a low amount of demand and the…
1 Alberta’s current history curriculum focuses on many of the wrong things. From kindergarten to grade 12, students miss out on quintessential historical events including but not limited to, the cold war, the rise of China, current politics, and more. It can be argued that the rise of China as a world superpower is the…
We’ve all been there- those playground marriages at recess time- where a friend officiates, another is the proud father- those playful bindings that resulted as the culmination of days, perhaps weeks, of relentless teasing. Later in the week, or perhaps even the same day’s afternoon- a sheet of scrap paper, whereupon closer inspection has revealed…
Trying not to write about Covid-19 during these times can be very difficult, so today I want to talk about something a little more positive! During the first lockdown, many people adopted pets to keep them company, and lots of shelters found homes for all of their animals. While this is amazing, there is a…
Paper cranes are probably the first things that come to mind when you think “origami.” However, the mathematics behind this simple art of folding have actually inspired complex engineering inventions. I personally find it so cool that you can take 2D materials and create intricate 3-D designs without cutting or gluing. For example, the origami…
Cultural pluralism is a term used when smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, and their values and practices are accepted by the wider culture provided they are consistent with the laws and values of the wider society. Over the years, Canada has become more and more open to the idea…
The holidays are now underway, and if you are a student, you might find yourself with a sudden abundance of free time on your hands. Upon opening Youtube, however, you see a similar abundance of red progress bars under the video thumbnails on your home page… Fear not! If you find yourself running out of…
Flaunting supposed moral superiority is an ancient phenomenon. The scriptures speak of Christ’s criticism of the Pharisees who would routinely pray in the streets to show their virtue to the public. The act of praying in the street is strikingly similar to the act of posting a post supporting a righteous cause and acting in…
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ made $70.3 million in the opening weekend. The film, which starred a black cast with Lupita Nyong’o as the lead, scored the highest grossing opening weekend for an original horror. It also scored the second highest opening ever for an original R-rated film; he achieved this as the producer, writer, and director…
There’s a one-in-a-million chance global warming is not caused by humans. The evidence pertaining to manmade global warming has reached the ‘gold standard,’ which is not something take lightly in the scientific community. For example, this ‘gold standard’ was applied in 2012 in the discovery of the subatomic particle, which is a basic building block…
During the twentieth century, Nina Simone was a prominent voice in jazz and activism. Her success as a black woman is a profound example of resilience, overcoming struggle and pushback for the content of her songs and the colour of her skin. She was a revolutionary musician, blending her skills as a classical pianist, with…
The point of this piece isn’t to be divisive or disrespectful. It’s just an explanation of some interesting political science concepts and how they have been applied to America and could be potentially extrapolated to Canada. Political beliefs are valid, and this blog isn’t meant to target issues in a specific political ideology. Instead, the…
Compared to white women, black mothers die at three times the rate during childbirth. Racism in healthcare has consistently failed women of colour. History of inhumane experiments on slaves has institutionalized stereotypes regarding how black people should be cared for. Many doctors still hold the belief that African Americans can handle more pain, leading to…
Both my parents are Chinese: so, I am too. However, I was born in Canada, and have lived here my whole life. My sole connection to the Chinese culture is through my parents, in our celebrations and our customs. Although I have traveled to China many times over the course of my life (mostly to…
By 2035, climate change will reach a point of no return. Unless immediate, monumental action is taken, 2035 will literally be the beginning of the end. These number are optimistic, as science sides with caution. That mean we have 17 or less years of living without food shortage, economic collapse, unliveable environments, and inevitably, extinction. Ice…