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Technology is a lifeline
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About a week ago, my laptop stopped charging. As a digital notetaker with a job in journalism, I knew I needed it fixed as soon as possible. I went to a place recommended by...
Is neighbourliness a lost art?
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Whenever I tell a story about the apartment buildings I’ve lived in, it usually involves my neighbours. The girl with the three-legged dog, the loud upstairs neighbour with sorrels or Christin and her cat,...
A downtown wish: True revitalization
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I remember going to see a movie at Portage Place with my grandma. Before we left, she handed me a penny to toss into the mall’s iconic fountain. I do not remember what I wished for,...
The hidden cost of thrifting
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Thrifting has always been a cheap, sustainable option for me. I can get nice-looking clothing for half price as compared to full price online or at the mall.
Looking through the racks of clothing with my...
The problem with town halls
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A few weeks ago the U of M’s president’s office sent out an email to notify students of the town hall meeting president and vice-chancellor Michael Benarroch will be holding on Oct. 16. The town...
Breaking boundaries: From the classroom to the photo pit
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Nine months ago, I was halfway through my photography course at Red River College Polytech, working on a final portfolio assignment that felt both exciting and overwhelming. The task was straightforward on paper —...
One month down, three to go
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At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging success in its minor steps. It also highlights how...







