Getting enough sleep is not optional
The world we live in seems busier than ever. Most people feel like there is always so much to do and rarely ever any time…
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Kindness must be radical
When I heard about atrocities happening in the world, I would look around at my community taking wonderful actions and feel proud to be Canadian….
We should incorporate ungrading into more classes
I had never heard of the concept of ungrading until last year. At first, it made me skeptical. I thought, “why am I paying so much…
Re: Journeying into school psychology
I was sincerely engaged by the article “Journeying into school psychology: U of M researcher works to improve the lives of those with autism.” This…
Friendship breakups hurt as much as romance
In our society today, it feels like we have somehow been conditioned to think of heartbreak only as the end result of a romantic relationship…
India-Canada tensions
Since the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023, the deterioration of relations between Canada and India has sparked shock, anger and above all, confusion…
The growing irrelevance of school surveys
Every once in a while, I receive an email encouraging me to take a survey. Whether it is from the faculty of science or of…
A tight budget is not the end of the world
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and had your debit or credit card declined when it was your turn to pay? Your face turns red…
The future of our urban forest
When someone plants a tree, they are not planting it for themselves — they are planting a gift for the future. For many people, trees…
Girlhood is a universal experience
Girlhood is a universal experience unique and personal to each young woman or girl who identifies with the meaning behind womanhood. If you have ever…