The cinema of cutscenes
Before I ever picked up a camera or learned the language of film, I learned storytelling, framing and emotional resonance through a unique medium —…
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Girl’s girls vs. pick mesGirl’s girls vs. pick mes
In recent years, social media has given rise to the terms “girl’s girl” and “pick me.” The first describes a woman who is completely down…
Ms. Rachel teaches that empathy is power
Unfortunately, in this current societal moment, it feels like showing empathy and caring for others simply on the basis of humanity is often perceived as…
Take a stroll around campus
As a neurodivergent, the bustle of one of the largest universities in the country can be overwhelming. The chatter, footsteps and doors opening and closing…
Leave your gargoyle boyfriend at home
As I go through life, it becomes more apparent to me how many men think they’re entitled to not only exerting power over female agency…
The importance of the local music scene in big cities
Music is an integral part of culture, in many cases even helping people define who they are, who they interact with and how they see…
Pop stars boost civic engagement on the concert floor
When pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced that HeadCount, a non-profit organization focused on democratic engagement, would again be present at her Short n’ Sweet tour…
Masks and modern morality
I think every year Halloween transforms the streets into a stage for cultural commentary. Costumes are more than just dress-up — they act as mirrors…
Fitting in nowhere
Why is it so difficult for me to start things? Am I a failure? I have always grappled with these questions, and they haunt me…
Winnipeg’s Kimberly Prost deserves better than our silence
One of our own has been caught in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s assault on the world order. Yet the responses from our administrators…