The TikTok ban
A few days ago, TikTok was banned in the United States following a unanimous decision made by the Supreme Court. This verdict came as the…
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Chad from Asper is not your soulmate
Have you ever had a partner or significant other who turned out to be downright diabolical? In my opinion, having an evil ex or someone…
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The hidden cost of AI
Lately, anytime ChatGPT or AI (artificial intelligence) is brought up, you hear about the environmental impact. It’s often in undefined terms, “it uses so much…
People-pleasing is ruining your life
I am a chronic people-pleaser. For as long as I can remember I have been relentlessly trying to make people around me like me or…
Politics in the classroom
Growing up in Zimbabwe, public political discussions were rarely authentic. From a young age, I knew that criticizing the government in any way was dangerous,…
The hidden truth about Google Chrome web browser
Let’s face it — Google Chrome is the go-to web browser for many of us when exploring the internet. But how safe is it really?…
Why we try (and fail) at New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time again — the New Year. A fresh calendar, new beginnings and a chance to set lofty goals for the months ahead. It…
OCD isn’t just quirky
There are a lot of misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is commonly shortened to OCD. Just because you like to clean does not necessarily mean…
The truth behind social media addiction
I realized social media was becoming a problem for me when I sat down to watch Instagram Reels for what I thought was a few minutes…